Regarding my surgery on June 20th - misc. stuff...

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Thanks so much for all the replies, it really helps calm my fears

and answer my questions about what I'll be going through in a week.

This group is an awesome resource! I'm nervous yes, but not

terribly 'worried' about getting through it. I think I've been

through worse surgeries than this probably, but I'll know more about

that once I am through this one.

I'm going to avoid the Ensure since everyone seems to agree that

stuff is horrid. I'm going to stock up on soup or broth, pineapple

juice, etc. Has anyone has V-8 juice, or is that a no-no for some

reason? I love V-8 but haven't heard anyone mention it. If I could

drink that I'd be relatively happy. What about Yogurt drinks like

the newer Nouriche types? Or is that wishful thinking on my part? I

realize it's going to be hard to get nutrients in there, but I guess

I'm unsure of just 'how hard' it will be, so looking for help there.

Has anyone 'graduated' from strict liquids the first week or two to

softer baby type foods after that?

Has anyone used Arnica Montana and or Bromelein (homeopathic

swelling and healing remedies) before and after surgery?

I know I'm still coming at everyone with more questions, I am just

trying to prepare so I hope it's ok to ask all this stuff.

Thanks!

Judy