Which protein product are you using for recovery out of curiosity? I'm currently experimenting with mine for a little bit trying to find one that works the best for me. Using Endurox at the moment and I'm rather fond of it, drinkable and seems to work pretty well, the morning last week when I forgot to take some to the gym with me and went straight to class was right unpleasant, I had appropriate food with me but the uptake speed just doesn't seem to be as good.
Nice to hear that you don't want to die this morning though.