I want to share this with our pre-ops and new-ops!! Lots of info inside!(LONG!)

Did you put all this on your profile, so we can refer people back to it?

Sure did.  I'll link it in my siggy line to direct people to it.  Do you think it looks okay?  Would you add anything?  Ooh, maybe I can add a link to your classic questions at the end of my post so that people can get more great info!  Would that be okay with you???

The information there is very good--if I had had the time and patience to do it myself I would have added something about exercise, but if you refer people to my profile, you KNOW I have exercise there--and Flagyl instructions, etc.

WELL .... after this fabulous post, I'm going to be hard put to think of many more questions to ask ! Thanks Lori... I know I will be reading this many more times in the months to come.

Hey Lori, Been so bloody sick, had another relapse and haven't got the protein down at all.  I am concentrating on getting better to get home on Monday.... I need to do it I know but I am afraid of not tolerating the whey at the moment...  I figured, I have all the stuff I need when I get home and then when I feel a lot better, really work this DS into the ground... My energy is down etc, and I know it's from a lack of protein etc.....  My pants I came to San Fran with me are now loose and I can pull the waistband  down below the "apron" so as not to harm my healing scars...  This whole thing is being a nightmare... I know it's going to change, because I love eating protein etc, so I know later when I am better it's not going to be an issue.. I am barely tolerating my 2 oz Jello, broth and water, which is what I am living on at the moment....  I hope I get better really fast.  I got up crying this morning due to sheer exhaustion and frustration.....  I want to go home so badly...... Mia

Mia, I'm sorry that times are tough right now.  You're going to get better, believe it!!!!  Do the best you can right now and try to do a little more each day.  Your energy is down not only b/c of a lack of protein but because this takes a real toll on us all.  Be patient with yourself, you're gonna do great....even if it doesn't feel that way right now! We're here for you sweetie!! Hugs, Lori

Hehe!  You're so funny!  You ask any question you need to anytime!  I'll be updating this as I find more FAQ's along the way!  Glad this helps!!! Lori

Thank you so much.  It'll help me tremendously. 

I'm glad!  I'm sure I've missed lots of things, but I'll be updating the blog as needed when I see more issues come up along the way!   Best of luck to you! Lori

Lori for you I am driking my protein shake with water and it's disgusting... Thanks for your support.... Mia