Day after the surgery...

I woke up so early (7am) cuz I couldn't sleep well :confused: I was sleeping on the sofa's recliner cuz I can't sleep flat on my back or stomach, or it'll hurt. Bleh! I'm having pains in my stomach this morning - I guess because the painkillers from the hospital is worn off. I do have rx for painkillers but its not as strong as the hospital's. So I'm hanging in there.

Not hungry at ALL. I have no appetite right now. I haven't eaten in 2 days, so today hopefully chicken broth will go down with no problem. I've had one Popsicle and some jello so far. I can only sip a little at once because the dr said my stomach is still swollen- it shld get better in 2 days. Whenever I sip something, its weird because I can feel it going through my stomach. I can tell its tight but I'm able to hold my liquids down.

For the next 1-2 weeks my food intake will be liquids only, then after that, it's the puree stage for 1 week and then soft food for a week, then finally slowly to normal foods.

I can't shower within 48 hours of surgery. So thank god for my detachable shower head. John helped me wash my hair and everything else except the stomach area. I feel so much better now that I'm half clean. Took a short nap this afternoon, wasn't a great one but I'm getting there. Pain mostly in the stitches and my stomach.

John (my hubby) is taking goooood care of me. He will go in work this afternoon then Ian (my best friend/roommate) will take over and be my nurse :redface:

I've lost 14 lbs all together since I started the pre-op diet.

Ill keep you updated! :confused:

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Sending warm wishes and positive thoughts your way. Feel better.

You're doing great! You will be back to normal in no time. Best wishes.

Sounds like you're right on track - hopefully, each day will just keep getting better. By the way, I absolutely LOVE your profile pic - everytime I see it, I smile. : ) So adorable.

I have surgery scheduled for 12/9. Any pre op diet tips for me? Hope you are doing better. I bet you are. You sound positive.

miswhitzel: congratulations on your surgery. I am so happy for you. How was the actual surgery? Much pain? would you do it again? I'm beginning to get serious about doing it and need help? thanks cat lady

miswhitzel: congratulations on your surgery. I am so happy for you. How was the actual surgery? Much pain? would you do it again? I'm beginning to get serious about doing it and need help? thanks cat lady

The actual surgery was nerve-wrecking! But I had great nurses and my hubby next to me the whole time. So that helped. After I woke up, I was not in pain- just groggy and sleepy! I told myself I wouldn't do it again but at the same time, I would! It will change my life tremendously! :biggrin:

I decided to do it because I'm young and I have always been overweight and I want to live a long healthy life.

good luck with your decision! you can PM me anytime and I'll be here to help you with any questions, etc! :biggrin:

I have surgery scheduled for 12/9. Any pre op diet tips for me? Hope you are doing better. I bet you are. You sound positive.

Tips? hmm, depends on what pre-op diet your Doctor has you on? Mine was protein and low-carb. I always ate turkey, chicken, pork with veggies. No additional's like butter or oil. I had slim-fast (Low-carb) for breakfast. I also had veg soups.

Good luck on your journey! :biggrin: it's not far from now... bet you're nervous! I know I was a nervous wreck! ha but it's so worth it.

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Sounds like you're right on track - hopefully, each day will just keep getting better. By the way, I absolutely LOVE your profile pic - everytime I see it, I smile. : ) So adorable.

Haha thanks!! i love this picture too!!! but I really hate my body in this one- i feel like a linebacker next to him! :biggrin: lol!

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