James, Dont worry, i'm sure you will be glad you did it in day or two. I am just one day behind you, however, i'm not nervious just anxious. I'm going to bed now and will pray for you. Judy

I was having the same problem. I know how important protein is so I got some isopure powder from a the vitamin store. I bought the chocolate flavor and mix one scoop with a cup of milk. I seem to being well with this. Two scoops are 50 grams of protein. If I'm not able to meet my protein after most of the day, I make another protein drink. You could also mix it with sugar free ice cream and make a shake with a blender and put a little ice in it. Hope this works. Good Luck

Well my surgery is just 10 1/2 hours away. I can't believe what a chicken a grown man can be. I have had a few surgerys and never was this nervous.

Had my surgery on the 14th and everything went lovely. My hospital stay was as pleasant as a hospital stay could be. Walking around for days with those jp drains in was the pits, but having them removed went smoothly. I'm eating softened foods at the moment; a lot of refried beans, low fat low sugar yogurt, seem to be managing cheese and crackers pretty well, and had my first bowl of cheddar grits tonight. Still waiting to see how that turns out, but so far so good. My main problem is getting my protein in. I can't find a protein drink that doesn't taste all icky poo yucky. I have some adkins advantage freezing in ice tray at the moment to see if having them frozen will make any difference. If not, I have no idea what I'm going to do. I may try ordering some BeneProtein from Walgreens and try that out. My energy level is pretty gosh darn low at the moment, but my doc said my iron count is very very low and that we need iron for energy. I'm going to start an iron supplement tomorrow and hopefully that'll fix the fatigue issue. I was supposed to be out of work all week this coming up week, but I miss work, I hate being stuck at home. I'm a school teacher and I miss my kids desperately. I'm going to go back in wednesday, pray for the best; and if it's too soon i'll ask the sub to come back in thursday and friday. anyway, just wanted to make a quick update for everyone. (hugs)

Just logged on to see how others are doing. I had surgery last Wednesday (four days ago). I feel good overall. Still recovering of course. My mom came yesterday and made some really thin mashed potatos. Yummy. The protein shakes stink (literally and figuratively) but I'm determined to get them down for my own good. Glad to hear others are napping a lot too. I knew I'd be weak and sore but I didn't expect to be so doggone tired. I'm trying to switch from the narcotics today to just regular tylenol (Almost puked on the pills though ). Hopefully that will help decrease the drowsiness. Good luck everyone.