2 Weeks And Counting............

Hi Fellow February Dates Time is drawing near and i am VERY nervous! I try to think positive and how good i will be feeling soon. I have to still take a stress test that is in 2 parts and that test isn't until 3 days before the surgery. After i have that done i will feel alittle better,and try to realx and have confidence in my surgeon. i don't have any chest pain or anything and no family history of heart disease so i think i will be fine. Does anyone know how much protien you need in shakes and bars in addition to the meals after surgery? Any suggestions will be appriciated. Good Luck to Everyone! Jill

Jill Did you go through the Nutrition consult? Mine recommended a total of between 60-80 grams of protein per day. Everyones surgeon/nutritionist may think differently. Best of luck to you. Cindy

Hi Jill, I just had to email you and let you know that I am in the same boat as you. My surgery is also on Feb. 23rd.... I am more anxious to get it over. I have been working on this since Nov. 1st 2003 and researching surgery for over a year. I'm sure it is the same for you too . If you would like someone to talk with, I would be more than happy to! . I will be thinking of you. . Sincerely, Margie Miller

Jill, I am there with you honey. I have surgery on the 23rd and am getting nervous but I can tell you I see the wonderful results walking around my office everyday. Two women who are almost one year post op and are doing wonderful. They would do it again in a heartbeat. My doctor doesn't recommend any shakes he just suggests eating balanced meals and taking your vitimins. Best of luck and I hope to hear from you post op to know how you are doing.