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Day 7 Post Op

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Healthiernewme

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I'm feeling pretty good. My shoulder started causing a little discomfort last night (gas pain) after driving for a bit. I guess I just need to take it a little easier. I'm actually feeling better now. I'm now on full liquids.

 

I'm trying to get back on my liquid vitamins - so I'm slowly sipping the 2 oz. portion. I don't want to get reflux. Hate that. Actually, I haven't had any acidity issues. I wonder what will happen once I run out of my antacid meds (taking only 1 a day, instead of the prescribed 2). I guess we'll see.

 

Getting the protein in is always a challenge. I'm resorting to forcing down 1 Isopure (8oz.) and 2 unflavored scoops of Unjury to supplement my protein intake. I usually add the unflavored protein to my skim milk and then add my own flavoring. Tastes less chemical to me that way.

 

Had some creamy soup today... yummy. I slowly got down 3-4 oz of it. It was really good. I'm going to get one of those mini-blenders/choppers and start making my own soups.

 

My wounds seem to be healing nicely. Only have some slight soreness. The surgical tape is still on and only slightly peeling. I went off of the pain meds after Day 3 and really haven't needed them.

 

As far as weightloss, I'm down a total of 13 lbs. from before pre-op diet; 8 lbs. from surgery date (5/9) to now. I haven't lost anything in the last 2 days. Wonder if it's a water thing - where my body is holding on to water that it will release later. I say this because I haven't been using the bathroom too much. Usually when I'm drinking this much liquids, I can't stay out of the bathroom. Anyways, my emphasis now is just trying to get down liquids that go down easy and getting my protein in so my stomach can heal.

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congrats on the full liquid stage. I too am on the full liquid stage, but having issues with everything still being really swollen. They had to give me a steriod shot to help with the inflamation. I woke up feeling great, but as soon as i sipped my protein shake I had really really bad cramps and got sick. I am having a very hard time getting my protein in. Nothing wants to go down correctly cause Im still swollen. Soup, water, crystal light, everything just seems to sit in my chest. its frustrating, but I am super glad everything is going great for you!! Keep up the great work!

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Hi Ramos252006: Are you sipping too fast? Remember, the space in your sleeve is only about 1 ounce since everything is still swollen. You should sip, wait a minute, then sip. It's an all day affair -- really time consuming. If you feel pressure in your chest, then you're sipping too fast. Good luck to you! It will get better soon.

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