Protein and wound care

I am having a terrible time getting protein in. These supplements are horrible. I have tried several different kinds, but nothing helps. They all have that gross smell, I can't take it! Yet I know I need it so that I will have energy and my hair won't fall out. My other problem is that the incision on the left did not heal right. According to doctor today, it is healing from the inside out, so the fact that I am having a little bleeding from it, and can see the stitches is OK, nothing to worry about. Well, they may be used to this, but I am not! I still have to keep it bandaged, and unless it seems to be infected, my doctors don't want to hear about it. Is anyone else having a problem with one incision? The others are healed and dry.

I hear you about protein supplements. For some reason they make me queasy. I don't get sick, but I don't feel well either. Even tho I am on pureed food for the next 2 weeks, I've decided to buy some low carb protein bars and see if I can tolerate those. Like you, I'm worried about getting enough protein. My open incision also had a small section that healed from the inside, so I drained a little. Everything is fine now. It healed pretty quickly. I think you'll be fine. Dr. Donna

Vicki, Donna again. How did you get your date of surgery next to your town. As you can see I don't have one. Any idea where in the profile I need to go to fix that? Donna

Sorry, don't have a clue. Donna, how long did it take your wound to heal completely? At just about a month post op (Congratualtions!) , how are you feeling overall?

I was leaking quite a bit at night and sometimes during the day for the first two weeks. It has kind of a strange smell too which I was sure was grossing everyone out, but no one commented. About a week later the wound had completely closed and it looks better everyday now. It does itch and I want to scratch but I'm afraid to. I have always healed quickly from surgical wounds and other boo boos. I am feeling really good. My only issue is that I tire easily still, but, I have to remind myself that I wasn't the most energetic person before my surgery either. Of all the benefits of this surgery, I'm looking forward most to having more energy. BTW, I tried a couple of protein bars and they worked fine. No tummy discomfort. I just munch on them in small bits during the day. I honestly never want to drink a protein shake again.

I think when you update your status to post-op on the profile, it puts it there automatically.

I did update my profile with the date and, so, when I post this, we'll see if it works. If you don't see it, it's back to the drawing board.

Hooray, I feel more like a member of the club now!

Hi Donna, I believe that the date will show next to your town if you go back to your profile and change it there. Am not positive but I think that will owrk. Good luck! Roxi M

If you go to "Your Profile" there's a place that says I've Got A Date - I think that's where you put your date.