My doctor recommended that I buy the "New whey" brand liquid Protein. One small tube has 42 grams of Protein so you need 2 small tubes a day in most cases and all of your protein is covered. You can mix them with Water if they are too strong tasting for your preference. They are supposed to come in really handy in the first weeks after your surgery when you may be having a hard time consuming enough to get in all your protein.
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Hi,
I'm new this forum. I began my process on January 4th of 2016. After many Dietician visits, Psych. visits, sleep tests and Primary Dr. visits I was finally told that after my next dietary visit I would be green lighted for surgery. I met with my Surgeon this past Friday. He was very nice and answered all mine and my wife's questions. Reality is kind of setting in with me. I know this not a surgery I want to do but need to do for my long term health. Heart disease and Diabetes run in our family so I'm trying to be very proactive with my health now vs waiting down the line to do a procedure.
My main fears are the surgery itself. I HATE DR'S and HOSPITALS! I have had many operations on both my knees due to college football injuries so I kind of know what to expect on the day of surgery as it pertains to pre-op, Anesthesia, Etc.
Can anyone tell me how you felt coming out of surgery?
My surgeon has told me I will be hospitalized for 2 days.
How was pain?
I've had 2 major knee surgeries so I know what real pain feels like. I've seen so many conflicting reports about pain post VSG. I have complete faith that I will be kept as comfortable as possible but am more or less trying to prepare myself for what lies ahead after the surgery.
Protein/Vitamins
Does anybody have recommendations on Protein/Vitamin brands/Flavors?
Thanks for your feedback,
Steve
