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Thanks everyone for your replies. My Dr had to postpone my scope due to emergencies so I go in on 5/24. I'm taking in a lot of protein, about 45% of my calories, and a little extra fat for my body to hopefully heal better. (I've read that a little fat is necessary for protein synthesis.) I'm...

Not Cathe but I just injured my knee 3 weeks ago too. It didn't feel like anything tore but hurt anyway. I know from experience that if left unattended knee injuries can turn into slowly degenerative joints. So I went to the Dr & found out that I had 2 loose pieces of bone floating around in...

Thanks for the reply, spyrosmom. Unfortunately I also have to stop eating at midnight, drinking at 6 am, then I check in for surgery at 12:30 pm. I'll be missing 3 meals by the time I come out of it and I lose weight at the drop of a hat. I'll be a good 5 pounds lighter after the IV fluids...

Cathe, I noticed you have had surgery on your knees. I'm facing arthroscopic surgery on my knee and I would like to know if and how you adjusted your diet beforehand to compensate for pre-op fasting. I don't want to lose the lean muscle mass I've worked so hard to gain. Thanks!

I've found that Gold's Gym has some really yummy Whey protein powder. The brand is American Sports Nutrition and it's called American Whey. You don't have to be a member to purchase it. My favorite flavors are Creamy Vanilla Extreme and Double Dutch Chocolate Supreme. A 3 lb. container is...