T minus 15 days until surgery......suggestions needed

My surgery is oly 15 days away and I am getting more and more anxious!  I'm worried about what I can eat and drink, how I will get my vitamins down, how to get the protein in and when I will be able to go back to work.  Any suggestions or helpful tips would be greatly appreciated!  Thanks!!!

Try to relax!  Everything will be ok.  You will be able to get your protein and vitamins in - it's hard at first, but you will be able to do it.  I stayed out of work 2 weeks and worked at home 2 more weeks.  In the beginning I ate broth, protein shakes and stuff like that.  Once I could do mushies I added oatmeal and canned chicken mushed with a fork with lf mayo.

You will do great!  Just remember the newbie mantra - sip, walk, rest, repeat!

I had surgery on Tuesday and could have gone back to work on Friday. Everyone is different I suppose but I would have been fine.  I am a dentist so my job is not physically demanding.  The night of surgery and the next day I was in a lot of pain.  Don't be afraid to take your pain meds.  It was hard trying to get my liquids in but have managed.  Don't take a lot of stuff with you to the hospital.................you want need anything and won't feel like doing anything anyway.  Good luck and don't worry................I spent a lot of time worrying for nothing.

I agree, try to relax for now.  It's difficult to get all your protein, food and liquids in, but it's such a change that it's not going to happen over night.  Take it easy and relax and make sure you stay hydrated.