Did I really just have major surgery?
I had surgery on 8/27 and I am really amazed at how quickly I bounced back. I thought I would be out of pocket for at least a week or more. After the initial gas pains wore off I didn't have much discomfort at all. I'm still struggling to get in all of the fluids/protein but I'm sure that comes with time. I thought Isopure was a win to get in protein and fluids but I can not tolerate most of the flavors I bought.
I had my surgery on 8/20. It was a revision and had some damage I had to have fixed. I so far can get all of my protein and fluids which is scary for me because I though they told me it would be more difficult. Toda is the first day I feel almost human. JP gets pulled tomorrow. I have been back to work for a week as I am not a good at home person. These 2 weeks of clear liquids with protein shakes is almost over though
Almost everyone goes through the phase where they think they were in a placebo group that didn't actually have the surgery. Until the day where they eat a little too much, or too fast, or don't chew well enough. Then you'll be sure. Don't ask me how I know this.
Protein you can wait a little while on, but try harder on the fluids. More people have issues from low fluid intake than any other reason.
Isopure tasted like sweat to me. Yuck.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
Congratulations! I hope I am similar! I'm still battling the tail end of a nasty 5 month case of walking pneumonia, so fingers crossed that doesn't flare up again post-op!
Reading the boards, Unjury seems to be a favorite for protein. Good luck!
Highest Weight: 412 | Day of Surgery: 385 | Current: 341
Surgery Date: 1/6/2015
