Day 4 Post Op Update

Hi everybody! I'm four days out of surgery and just wanted to drop you a quick update and a thanks. First, thanks Scott for dropping in to see me and for calling. My voice has been gone for the last two days but I'll give you a buzz today. Thanks for posting an update for me as well. Well today is the first day I have felt anything even close to normal. The bowel gas has been a major problem for me. It's finally going away and letting me breathe and drink and eat a little. For that I am very thankful. I'm taking lactaid now with anything that has even a hint of dairy in it. I'm still shopping around for a tolerable protein supplement. I had one today that I think I'm going to be able to stand without too much trouble. I have had half of it already today! I'm a little behind on water so I'm going to focus on water today and trying to meet the protein goal. I have yet to get in over 35 grams or so, but i'm better with the water. Usually about 40-60 oz. Thanks all, for thinking of me while I was away! Now I'm really looking forward to teh clothing exchage in April and meeting all of you in person. I should have A TON of men's clothes by then to give away. I'm already starting a box in anticipation. See you soon! Ken

YEAH! Congrats on feeling better and getting through the rough part! I think we are in the same boat. Anything dairy is killing me, but since it is the only way to get protein I am taking Lactaid left and right and still only managing 30 or so grams! What is the supplement you found that you seem to be tollerating? I cannot wait to meet you, and all the other great people here, at the April clothing exchange! Belle

Hi Belle, It's Worldwide pure protein shake at GNC. 2 g carb, 35 g protein in a 12 oz can. I am tolerating the banana right now. It's think, which I like a lot. It's minimally flavored. the problem I have wiht isopure is that artificial nasty cloying flavor. I wish I could just try one without any flavor, just to see if i liked it. If you run across a plain one, let me know! If I don't stay with the one above, I'll probably go to profect as well. I don't want to get too behind on the protein. Ken

Hi Ken, I posted yesterday about what people liked with protein. I got a lot of responses back that said they liked the Body Fortress at Wal-Mart. Also, I went out on bariatriceating.com last night and ordered the sample basket. With shipping, it was $30.00 for 15 different samples. I'll let the group know what is in there and how it is once i get it. Tania

I have two protein supplements that I use from GNC. Both of them are premixed, "Grand Slam 50" and "Body Extreme 50." Both have 50 grams of protein and only 3-4 grams of sugar. I have been able to tolerate both of them and I am able to get the whole can in a day.

Glad to see you home. The first few weeks you wont be able to always get all your protein and fluids in due to a fresh, sore lil pouch. Just do the best you can. I felt so overwhelmed the first few weeks trying to get protein, fluids and vitamins in. It does get easier. Welcome to the losing side of the bench!!!!......DEB

hello, i'm kinda new to the site, and i just wanted to say best wishes to you hope you recover soon. my surgery is next tuesday i'm soooo exited!! i'm kinda scared of course. but i can do it. well get well!! clynn