I am 6 days out and I am also having problems getting all this in. I am full after such a little bit and I just am finding it hard to get all that in expecially if I am not hungry! I am sipping water all the time but even that fills me up. I am not sure what to do either.

Just wanted to thank all of you for chiming in with your advice. As of today I have lost 7 lbs on the diet. I switched to the EAS pre-made shakes and bought some Isopure from GNC- that helped a lot. The hardest part was getting the formula together that allowed me 90-100 grams of protein, 1300 calories and under 100 grams of carbs- that was the hard part b/c I was done 'eating' by 4 or 4:30 every afternoon. I had to skip the cream soups b/c there were too many carbs and not enough protein. So I just do the 3 shakes/day and Isopure in between. I have my SF 60-cal pudding and carb control yougurt for sustinence. I will be soooooo glad when these 2 weeks are over! Thanks again to you all!

The first day and a half were toughest for me, when I couldn't get out of bed without help (and the nurses were so unhelpful at my hospital, which didn't help matters any).  By the end of day 2 I was able to get out of bed by myself and walk around the hospital.  Walking helps a lot, even if you don't want to.  Also, do the breathing practice religiously to build you lungs back up.  I had my surgery 6 days ago and except for fatigue, I feel really good.  Although riding in a car really jiggled my insides too much yesterday (I had to drop off stuff at work).  And don't be surprised if you're depressed the first few days, especially.  I was a crying mess, but am feeling better now.

You'll be fine.  I'm keeping you in my prayers!!  : )

Laura

I have not ventured there but I do know someone recently passed and I saw that on the general forum.  I had a panic attack last night.  I had to take something to sleep because I was so sad for her & her loved ones.  But, I also freaked out because there were no details except she was post op and had a leak and then passed.  Well I am just 4 days post op and I thought I was in the clear now! 

I had to tell myself that I am going to be fine, I knew the risks (which as so minimal) and what she had was extremely rare!!!

You too will do fine, I do not know her doctor, hospital, medical history, or anything.  But, all you can do is stay as positive as you can.  It really helps I swear in the recovery!  Visualize yourself recovering, do everything to the smallest detail that your Dr tells you and pay attention to how you feel.  If you have any questions call the Dr. first and then post your question here if you think you may have any type of problem what so ever!  Do all of this and I really believe you will be fine.  Say a prayer, ask others to pray for you, and if they do not pray ask for their positive thoughts.  I swear it will work!!!

If you were sure about this before you read the Memorials I would press forward because anyone would freak out from reading those, especially days before surgery!

Truly,
Gina

hello
9-29-08 i have to......  we have to be strong ...prayers do help .....i will pray for people sleeved on 9-29-08............................be strong ...keep in touch after surgery. GOD BLESS YOU