I'm home!

How true is the saying there is no place like home. My surgery went well Friday, had laproscopic by-pass and gall bladder removal was on table for about 4 hours. I have to be honest and say it is worse than I thought. I had a low grade fever which kept me in the hospital an extra day. I have intense back pain to go along with stomach tenderness. I will have the drain in my stomach until next Wednesday, UGH!!! I have cried several times, and am focusing on the long term. Thank goodness I have kept down broth, jello, diluted apple juice and water. I started my chewable vitamins and calcium when I got home, kept them down as well. Sent my husband to GNC for a new liquid protein they have (was told about it from nurse at Good Sam) tasted like childrens cough syrup but kept it down and found in more palable then powder at this stage. I know I will feel better each day. Good luck to all whose surjery is in near future. Beth

hello and i havent had it done YET waiting ti hear but im glad you wrote this so im not nieve about afterwords....im sure you will be ok and you said it just look to the future!!!! julie k

Beth Congratulations & Welcome Home. Sorry about the complications but your home now and can concentrate on recuperating. My drain comes out tomorrow and I can't wait. I'm sure we will feel better after that. Rest, Rest and more rest has been the key for me (1 week out) Good Luck, keep us posted Tina

Tina, I am resting, did go out for a short walk this am. Have alot of gas pains. Cant wait to get the tube out. Let us know how your visit went. Beth

Hey there Beth! Welcome to the losing side I am so glad evverything went well for you! I am also sorry you have the pain you are having But remember in time it will all be just a memory. Beth can you please tell me the name of the liquid Protien you are taking I would like to try it. I will be 7 monts post-op on Thanksgiving and I am trying to get in all the protien I can and as easy as possible too. Thank you and have a great day! Feel better soon. Evelyn {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}} 247/151/147

Evelyn, I purchased a product called liquid protein. It is available at GNC or Walgreens. 1 serving is 3 tablespoons, the taste isn't great but it has only 90 calories and 18 grams of protein. I actually took it right from the spoon, followed by a small sip of water. Give it a try, and thanks for the encouragement. Beth

Thank you so much Beth! I have two more question for you (Sorry) What is the price range for this and how many times a day do you take it? Thank you so much! Evelyn {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}} 247/151/147

Evelyn, The bottle, it is large cost 29.99. I am taking 2x daily since i am on clear liquids only. Once I move on, will probably go to the powdered protein in Carnation Instant Breakfast or skim milk. Beth