Ditto your previous reply. Just get rest. Follow the instructions from your surgeon. It gets better.

Yes if you can find the Vitalady routine, start with that. It is a lifesaver.


I've had a decade of really good labs (except about a year ago i needed an iron infusion....I hate taking oral iron...and I could have just done oral iron but that was easier.

Scott

Thank you so much, that does help!!

Congrats. You're having major surgery so just follow your surgeon's instructions. The main focus for the first 30 days is staying hydrated and starting to understand the DS. Protein goals are 30 grams per day by 30 days post-op, 60 grams per day by 60 days post-op, and 90 grams by 90 days. You get the picture. It's a learning process. For me, my goal was to get protein from food only as soon as I could because I simply hated the shakes. But back then (16+ years ago) the shakes sucked. There are much better options now.

Vitamins are also a slow and gradual approach. You'll be cutting large vitamins in half, opening capsules, etc. It's a learning process.

I got the clearance to exercise about 3 months post-op. I took 4 weeks off work (because I could) and it was great. By the 4th week I was almost back to normal. I also went back to work part-time for two weeks (again because I could). It really helped because I didn't realize how exhausting it was just getting up, showered and dressed, driving to work, etc. You're also still learning how to eat to accommodate your new insides. You're learning how to snack (IMHO the DS requires constant snacking - but on the DS-friendly snacks - mostly protein).

Hope this helps.

I would suggest taking VSL#3DS, it is the best probiotic I have used. as DSers we have dybiosis, too many anarobes, it has made a day and night difference. I have been on it for many years, it has 900 Billion CFU.