Some helpful things I've learned...
1. The BEST protein shakes, hands down, are GNC amplify 60 mixed with skim milk. Delicious!!! No chalkiness or awkward after taste!
2. Walking relieves the pain! So does having someone rub your back. During surgery they pump you full of gas and postop you'll have loads of gas pockets. Having someone rub them up helps you push them out!
3. It's best to drink only 3 to 4 ounces at a time, if even that much! If the first few days you can't quite get all your water and shakes in don't panic. You'll get there!!
4. Your taste buds WILL change. Suddenly Ozarka water tastes sweet and the usually awesome store brand spring water tastes like it has been filtered at the local dump. Everything changes!
5. Be ready for some loud bowels and odd bowel movements. I thought I was dying. Turns out this is a normal course for par for up to 3 weeks post op.
6. During the full liquids phase it's okay to drink water at any time. No worrying about it being 30 minutes before or after your meal!
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