New Around Here, Surgery Monday

I used the isopure fruit drinks after surgery.  I had two a day which accounted for 40g protein and 40 0z H2o.  It helped me get both.  I would also bring an old crappy pair of shorts to wear after surgery.  Although, the nurses would be impressed with what I was packing, I did not want to show everyone!   Lastly, good luck.  Your life will change forever. Scott

Hey Scott!  I've heard of the isopure drinks, I was planning on picking a couple up this weekend.  Can't beat the amount of protein in them!  I hear ya, I'm planning on packing some shorts, especially if any co-workers show up to visit, I don't want them to have any blackmail material! Thanks! Steve

welcome aboard Steve!  Hope and pray your surgery is uneventfuly! shorts, nah, let 'er hang, give the nurses a gasp.  I like those fancy gowns they give you.  If you have a cute nurse, put it on backwards like a regular robe, then she'll have to 'adjust it for you.'  A word of warning, if you still have your foley in - ignore the above because you don't want to 'cut wood' with the foley, can you say,  Aaaarrrrgggghhhhh x 100.  NotDave taught us not to do this with his stories. Again, Good luck dude! Bob M.

Thanks Bob!  Too funny!  I'll stick with my shorts I think!  I'm hoping the foley will come out ASAP!  Thanks man,

Steve

Steve,  Welcome to the Men's Board!  This is a great resource.  There is a lot of knowledge here.   Walk as often as you can and build your distance every day.  It will make a big difference to you as you get stronger.  You will be surprised with how much your energy will increase. Also, make sure you get all of your water in every day. The first few weeks suck.  But you'll bounce back very quickly. Good luck with your upcoming surgery.

Hi Jim,  Thanks, I'm learning what a great resource this is already and what a great group of guys.  I'm thinking to try and walk a mile each day to start with and go from there, we'll see how I do.  I think I'll do Ok with the water, I love me some H2O!  Thanks, Steve

Hi guys!  New around here also, and I'm going in for surgery on Thursday, June 28. Alot of good advice here! BTW... what's this talk about a foley tube??  Nobody told me about that!