surgery is tommorrow

[eversum 12]

I'm almost through the liquid faze,and am preparing myself for the surgery at 2:30 tomorrow.(It was originally set for june 23 but there were hospital coverage problems)...so Im ordering more Protein powders, does anyone know what a good amount would be?,Im purchasing 6-17 scoop cans from Unjury, I had them from the dr office and I thought they were pretty good. I have Isopure Water for my clear liquid faze after surgery,and sugar free Jello and plenty of water and Vitamin water..Is there anything else I should be aware of,I know about gas pains and have gas x strips..I guess what am asking is there anything I should do..thanks for any help,cuz right now my head is racing with what I need to do

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I would purchase some samples rather than bigger cans. 6 cans of Unjury sounds like a lot! If you are going to purchase tubs in advance, maybe limit yourself to one tub of each of your two favorite flavors (for most people I guess that would be chocolate Splendor & chicken Soup). You don't know whether your tastes will change or what you will like or be able to tolerate after surgery. Places to get samples:

https://www.chikenutrition.com/chike-variety-pack.html

http://www.jayrobb.com/protein/whey-protein-samples.asp

http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/protein-powders/protein-powder-samples-1-serving.html

Be aware that gas x strips are generally not that useful for the gas used during surgery - gas-x is meant to clear out intestinal gas in your GI tract, but the gas that will give you pain after surgery is the CO2 type gas that is pumped into your abdominal canity (NOT into your GI tract) during surgery. The thing that is going to help the most with surgical gas is walking and being as upright and active as possible. After your stay in the recovery room, try to be sitting up in a chair or on a couch in your hospital room, not lying in bed. That will help with your recovery and the gas.

Sounds like you are planning everything well - good luck!

[eversum 12]

Thank you so much about the gas issue buffleheads , I did not realize that the gas x strips would not help, I will be walking tho... I didn't think about how my taste buds would change either , you have really been a great help

Paula