2 days post-op

Do not look for that ' full feeling' when you get home weigh and measure. You no longer will be able to go by the ' I feel full' feeling. If I 'feel full ' I have eaten wayyyy too much. The measuring is so important because it's impossible to eye ball a portion. Congrats on surgery and way to go on the walking !!!

Shakes in the hospital? That's new to me.

An hour for a shake was my early pace.

Take an extra gulp if you wanna feel some restriction! (Bad advice warning)

Yup. I don't want to feel restriction thank you very much, I'm good! It's just that I was a little scared of drinking anything and by taking it slow it didn't hurt.

drinking an Ensure high protein shake the night before and morning of was required for discharge.

You'll probably feel it eventually. I still toss my cookies every now and then if I eat too quick/too much/don't chew enough/ etc and frankly even soft foods can trip me up.

I highly recommend the Premier Protein shakes. They're 30 grams protein with only 160 cals. Started with chocolate but now use vanilla. I still drink one almost daily and I'm almost 6 months out. I use it in coffee/ smoothies/oatmeal

anyway congrats on a successful surgery and don't let these first couple of weeks get you down. They can be tough but there's definitely a light at the end of the tunnel.

Thanks! I did get an awful feeling this morning when I only took 45 minutes to drink my 8 oz. protein shake. Holy pressure! And, it was delayed until after I finished so I get how you just have to pace yourself. Now I know! I also like the premier protein shakes. I did try an unjury with milk this morning. Not too bad. Funny, I am enjoying the sweet flavors and normally I'm a salty savory gal... I LOVE THIS FORUM!!! If you have a question, the answer is here!! :)

Congrats on your surgery! Remember to walk, walk, walk. It will help the recovery.