Doing it all wrong.

[The Greater Fool 1,953]

16 hours ago, oldandtired said:

Well yes, Ted. I do some stupid things too. Having said that, I shouldn't think we all are in that category that has to be reminded, "Don't Iron clothes on body," or "don't use blow-dryer in the shower," either.

Be safe....

How are our medical teams supposed to know which of us are situationally stupid, generally stupid, or just a rare episode of not seeing the obvious?

For me it's not generally an issue as most folks grasp that I'm smart pretty quickly. In fact, I'm often quickly told that I have a smart arse.

Good luck,

Tek (Not Ted)

Edited January 21, 2022 by The Greater Fool

[lizonaplane 1,605]

On 1/19/2022 at 5:09 AM, GradyCat said:

The only thing I'm going to fuss at you about 😀is the coke. Carbonated beverages aren't a good idea at this stage of the game, especially if you drank it with a straw. Remember . . . no straws. Have you tried premade Protein Shakes? I stomach them a LOT better than the powdered ones. I use GNC Lean shake 25 g Protein Swiss chocolate. I swear by it. Don't worry about calorie counting at this point, but do try to get something down. Bone Broth? sugar-free popsicles? Jello? Something! Take care.

My surgery center has no issues with straws and says that carbonated beverages are fine after 4 weeks. I use straws in my iced coffee and I'm drinking a Diet Dr. Pepper right now (No straw but that's personal preference).

OP needed to get something in their stomach. They accomplished that. Was it ideal? No, but passing out wouldn't have been better.

I agree with your suggestions on pre-made Protein Drinks, Bone Broth, sugar-free popsicles, and Jello. I also got Tom Yum and Hot and Sour Soup and just drank the broth.

Fluid is more important than Protein when you're just starting out