Ice chips are life...

[rjbj]

I will always remember the nurse who brought me ice chips this morning. I hadn't had anything at all since 4:30 yesterday morning.

My new arrangement has not been tested yet, but no nausea or uncontrollable pain. Sore. That's all.

 

[Roni]

Yes ice is your friend in more ways than one.

 

[Kcuster83]

I was thinking about you this morning, remembering you had your surgery yesterday. This is kind of a slow forum, so the ones who do actually engage catch my attention. It is great to know you are doing well, best of luck with your ongoing recovery.

 

[3momchaos]

Sounds like things are going well!! Congratulations!

 

[KayB]

Glad to hear the good news that you're on the other side. Best wishes for speedy healing!

 

[rjbj]

Made it home. Made it up the stairs. Heading to bed. I think it went as well as could be hoped for.

 

[JudyNY]

Made it home. Made it up the stairs. Heading to bed. I think it went as well as could be hoped for.

Congrats! Speedy recovery!

 

[suzannethemom]

Hooray! This is the beginning of a new YOU!

 

[MsPhD]

Made it home. Made it up the stairs. Heading to bed. I think it went as well as could be hoped for.

So happy for you! Be encouraged!

 

[RuthieD]

You are going to recover quicker than you would expect!

 

[missyinacage]

Glad to hear you are feeling well. Congrats on reaching the other side. I made protein ice pops for my husband using isopure tropical protein powder and pina colada drink mix. This might be an option for you if you're finding ice to be soothing for your throat/stomach. OR warm water with a bit of jello powder is also very soothing.

Keep us posted!

 

[rjbj]

Currently, I am spiking my PowerAde with protein powder. I'm looking forward to trying some fuller liquids tomorrow, since there will be lots more choices about how to get the protein into me. This morning, before noon, I got down 28 oz of PowerAde with about 25g of protein. With the vitamins I'm taking, I should be hitting all the marks the dietitians set for me. Even though I'm still sore, I got good sleep last night and this morning. I don't know what I expected, like there would be a huge change in my insides or something, but everything seems to be working as before. I haven't been sick, I've kept it all down. I think that, so far, this is as good as one could hope for.

 

[rjbj]

Moved on to fuller liquids this morning. Had a chocolate protein pudding pop (yum!) which is about 5g of protein. Then an Ensure plant protein chocolate shake. 20g protein. It will be much easier to get the protein in now, I think. But, boy, am I gurgling this morning! I will try a 30g protein shake for lunch, and that will be milk-based. We'll see how I handle that. Baby steps.

 

[KarenWV]

Wow you sound like you are progressing well after your surgery. Congrats & thanks for keeping us posted.

 

[Kcuster83]

Moved on to fuller liquids this morning. Had a chocolate protein pudding pop (yum!) which is about 5g of protein. Then an Ensure plant protein chocolate shake. 20g protein. It will be much easier to get the protein in now, I think. But, boy, am I gurgling this morning! I will try a 30g protein shake for lunch, and that will be milk-based. We'll see how I handle that. Baby steps.

Moving along nicely! keep it up