Well, I'm four days out from surgery, and I am doing, okay for the most part.
Most of the pain is centered around the largest of the five incisions. According to the surgeon, that is where they do most of the "digging around" so its normal that it should be the most tender. All of the incisions are closed with titanium staples, and then covered with thin plastic bandages. I can shower normally, and the incisions stay dry. The doctor will remove them at my appointment on Thursday.
Right now, I am pretty limited in my activity. My mom and I went for a walk this morning for about 15 minutes, and it really wiped me out. I'm trying really hard to get at least 30 minutes of walking in each day. So far, so good.
Now, getting 60 grams of protein in is another matter. I didn't think it possible, but the clear protein drink (isopure) actually tastes worse than the chocolate. But I'm choking it down, just not all of it. From what I've read, that's pretty normal right after surgery.
I have had quite a bit of stomach discomfort and gas; mostly from the CO2 that they pumped intomy abdomen during surgery. It takes quite a while for it to work its way out. The Gas-X strips help some but its pretty uncomfortable.
So, back to the comfy chair, sipping on water. I will try to go for a walk later; that definitely helps the CO2 rise to the surface, if you know what I mean.
More later...
a tip with the isopure... the best way I can handle it is to follow a take a swig of water after every few sips of isopure. If you drink too much at once it tastes like a laboratory exploded in your mouth.
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