Minus 48 Hours and counting.......

Hey All, I wanted to say hi & thanks for all the support. This board rocks wicked hardcore.... I have been plagued with crazy dreams and insomnia.... I know I shouldn't worry but having my tonsils out was bad enough.... lol.. Can anyone tell me what it felt like when you woke up from the surgery? I know everyone reacts differently, but it would be interesting to hear different responses. I have stocked up on some of the essentials - Anyone have a favorite protein drink?? I think that is all I will bother you with for now.... Have fun!

When I woke up after surgery, I was totally out of it! I dont remember anything from the first day. It wasnt that bad overall. Good luck with your surgery, let us know when you get home. Ellen

Good luck! I had my surgery last Tuesday, the 26th. When I woke up I was uncomfortable and a bit confused, but not in terrible pain. Of course, I am allergic to Morphine so I think I coulda scored better on pain killers otherwise. As long as I stayed on top of the pain meds, I was fine. It was when I felt over-confident that I got uncomfortable. Yeah, silly me, I was trying to lower my doses on the first day to try to avoid needing them. DUH - that is why they are there, once I remembered that healing while being comfy was more productive, I was better at realizing it was fine to stay on schedule. I slept a lot, but I wasn't all that out of it. My surgeon makes us sit in a chair and even walk within hours of waking up - so, I couldn't quite float off to lala land! By the time I left the hospital, Thursday, I no longer needed any type of help in and out of bed or chairs. I can tell you the difference in those 2 days was amazing. I suddenly felt on that last day that I should not be in the hospital, it was such a dramatic improvement. Now, a week later I am amazed at the whole experience, it seems surreal. I have a couple of sore moments, but I am not taking pain killers now. I do take 1 to go to sleep just so I don't wake myself up from the soreness. Otherwise, I feel like something is wrong cause it should hurt more. Anyway, I am babbling on here. So, that was my recent experience. In terms of protein drinks....I am still on clear liquids...my surgeon is having me focus more on getting hydrated and getting in at least 600 calories. I am not drinking protein drinks yet. I tasted one that is soooooooo sweet that I will have to wait till I am off of juices I think. Too much sweet for now! I don't know if this helped, but it is my 2 cents. Good luck, Angela

I haven't had surgery yet so can't help you there, but I am on my liquid diet and I drink unjury protein drinks. Out of the hundreds I've sampled this one taste the best to me. Hope this helps some. Tina