4 days post-op

[BryanInStPete 18]

Hi All,

I had my surgery on Thursday, 10/15 - late in the afternoon (2PM). I stayed in recovery until 8PM when I was moved to my room. I was able to do a walk down the hallway and back at 10PM and began drinking Water as soon as I got into my room. I am thrilled to say I have had absolutely no adverse reactions. Sure I would get a little fluttering in my stomach and tad bit of nausea but never came close to feeling like I needed to throw up and the gas pains were minimal - I never exprienced the gas pains in my back or shoulders that others warned about.

I was sipping decafe coffee, chicken broth, and Jello for Breakfast the next day and did two more strolls down the hallway. I was discharged at 4PM the following day and opted to walk out vs. using a wheelchair. I will admit that walking out of the hospital and into my house wore me out and made my legs weak for about 24 hours.

I have continued to follow my doc's orders and diet. I began full liquids on day three - again no problem or reactions other than a little fluttering in my stomach which I took as a sign to stop eating. I've been eating cream of wheat (mixed with unflavored Protein poweder), greek yogurt, protien shakes, and homemade blendered Tomato Soup (with protein powder). I even took a small trip to the grocery store (didn't drive) yesterday. Again it wore me out and I napped for 2 hours afterwards but then had plenty of energy after the nap.

Overall I am extremely pleased with how my body is responding. I am giving a lot of credit to the fact that I am sipping the Isopure bottled clear Protein drinks for my main liquid intake - I even made jello and popsicles out it. I'm taking all my suppliments too.

The only odd side effect I've had is taking my cholestrol meds - I take a lot - 3 different prescriptions but 6 pills in total. The first night I took them I spaced each pill out by 10 min but that didn't seem to be enough time as I was burping up a bad chemical/medicine taste about 30 min after taking the last pill. So now I spread them out throughout the day and have not had that problem.

What about weight you ask? When I got home that next day I got on the scale and I was 5lbs heavier than when I went in for surgery - realizing it was mostly trapped gas and all the IV fluids in me I didn't freak out. As of today I am 5 lbs lighter than the day of surgery.

[ojibway 203]

Thanks for sharing your experiences. My surgery date is 11/18. I have to do a clear liquid diet for 10 days before surgery. and continue with that after surgery, but with Protein Drinks added. Best of luck too you.

[chuck415 89]

Congrats bro thanks for sharing

[The Candidate 3,215]

Congrats on your recent surgery!

[jjod 197]

Keep sharing. It really helps the rest of us.

My date is 10/27.

[LaraB 11]

I had my surgery on the 15th, as well. You are lucky the gas pains have not bothered you! Gas was a nightmare the Friday evening when I returned home from the hospital. It has definitely gotten better since then. I can relate to tiring so easily, but each day gets better. Today, I was extremely irritable, especially to my sweet husband. I could feel the illness , but had a hard time controlling it. Today is a new day with new beginnings. Best of luck to you!

[Dub 10,070]

Well done, sir. A few days out and you are full steam ahead !!!!!

I'm also a member of the same "no gas pains" club and grateful for it.

[ssarduy 5]

congrats! I had surgery October 12th im getting ready to return to work on the 27th. started working out with a personal trainer since im shedding weight quickly. obviously no abdominal workouts till my doctor says so. im glad to have foudn you all we can support each other in this new journey one of my problems is drinking Isopure its the most grossest thing ever!!!! does not sit well in me. makes me want to puke.