help getting through pre-op diet

I say the pre-op was worse than anything post op. I didn't really have a lot of pain. In the hospital I took the pain mess they offered but once home I just took Extra Strength Tylenol for about 3 days and then I took nothing. I didn't fill the prescription for T3's as I knew I wouldn't need them very little pain. I had surgery 40 years ago as a kid and I have a foot long incision but this surgery is not painful at all. I was up the afternoon of my surgery and walking the halls. Went home the next morning.

On e home I too started with just liquids and worried about getting liquids down first. I still struggle to get 7 glasses of water down a day. Coffe bothers my to match but tea is okay right now so I drink that. I am able to get my 60-80 grams of protein down me away with Greek yogurts and foods but no protein powder. I don't really like the taste of it.

I have been walking outside since 4 weeks post op and yesterday began riding my bike for exercise. I feel this combination will be good cardio. I do the strength exercises that Amy gave me about 3 times a week. S far and God willing and Me working things will work to my benefit.

Talk to you later. Out to ride the lawn mower.

thanks for the info goneforgood....i have laporoscopic gall bladder surgery but dr vergis told me it would be more painful.....wasnt sure how to gauge it but it sounds very close so YAY!!...glad to hear you're doing so well....i only hope i will be as lucky....good luck and keep going....ill be right behind you

Hi there my name is Dena.   I am in my 5th day of post op...  The pre op didn't bother me but now I guess I am just sick of liquids.  I would really like different ideas on how to get my protein.   Are there any suggestions out there that you would like to share.

thanks all

Dena

Greek yogurt is my best friend! Absolutely love it but I water it down to make it less thick. I also use milk to "water" it down.

i'm on  day 8 of my pre op diet and am feeling much better....thanks muchly for all the support and recipes....am in love with the pumpkin spice and chai tea smoothies....this is an awesome idea for people like me with no local support....you guys are great!!!!