When did you all start on the GU or gel?

How far post op did you wait to use the GU or gel? I am almost 8 wks post op and was wondering? I can sip powerade, but have not tried any of the bars yet. I thought the goopy stuff might be a great alternative for the time being...thank you for your words of wisdom....bmah

I didn't start using that stuff until I was up to about 10 miles running.  Before that I didn't need it.  I don't use it much anymore.  Now I just drink the powerade and that keeps me going.

Scott, Thank you for the Gu insight. I am nowhere near running 10 miles, I starting  walk/running from just walking. I am set on the Disneyland Half Marathon in late Aug so I will be ready by then....bmah

I've never used either, and I've run many 10k's and 2 half marathons.   I'm also running a marathon in a week, and haven't used it on any of my long training runs, either.

That is great...you inspire me. I am just 8 wks post op and still finding my way with food and fluids. I will check the gu out much later...Thank you...bmah