Shemy-away

Thanks everyone!! I cannot wait for this next month and a half to be over!!!

Thanks Liberated!! I get pains near my incisions every now and then, but I'm pretty much back to normal!! How are you doing??

Overall, I feel good. I have a lot of energy, I'm healing well, and I'm still feeling restriction. Scars I've been using Scarguard MD, but it's only been a few days so I can't tell you if it works. However the reviews have been good so we will see how it goes Food My doc advanced me to mushies. I've pretty much been eating exactly how I was eating before surgery but in smaller portions sans carbs, breads, veggies, fruits. I chew until liquid like I'm supposed to and I haven't had any trouble. My tummy tells me when I've eaten too much or when I've eaten something she doesn't like anymore. The biggest change has been lactose intolerance. I switched to GNC Lean Shakes and I haven't had a problem since. The biggest obstacle has been head hunger. I'm physically full but mentally I'm starving Weight loss I've hit the infamous stall. I've been stuck at 246 for a week now. I was mentally prepared but it doesn't make it any easier. Taking it a day at a time and hoping it will break soon. I've been super busy with school. I'm in my last semester of nursing schoola and we have a big comprehensive test this week. Wish me luck!

I'm so happy you had this resolved! It sounds like a frightening experience. also, I think what Wheetsin was trying to convey, is that this is like a medical mystery and very intriguing for those of us who are medically inclined. I had some of the same questions and I hope it doesn't come off the wrong way by us asking. It's just an amazing story! Did the doctor's ever give you the name of the condition? That way I can go research it and not pick your brain over the details

Good idea. Thanks!

Yes I take nexium every morning. I have increased my Protein, and that has helped a bit.

Wow so close now!! I wish you a great surgery and a speedy recovery! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Congratulations!!! Welcome to the other side! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Congratulations!!! Welcome to the other side. I wish you a speedy recovery! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Congratulations!! Welcome to the other side! Sent from my iPhone using VST

I was hoping you had a specific scientific study or peer-reviewed journal article from a science source that you could reference.

^^^ Please, enlighten us.

Good to hear! it gets easier everyday! Just take it a day at a time

Thats good advice. We weren't told that and I was about to color my hair!!!

Which shake are you drinking??

Holy moly!! This is my New goal, to complete this! It sounds crucial!

I can't stomach these anymore

What you are going through is totally normal!! I'm 2 weeks post op today so its still fresh in my mind. Just 2 days ago I was able to sleep on my side again and I still have a little bit of incisional pain. The weird sensation in your chest is from the swelling in your stomach. Take it easy and give the fluids at leas a minute to get through the opening before sipping again. This will go away as the swelling in your stomach subsides. I'm much better now at getting fluids in, although I have to remember to go slow. Congratulations by the way!!

Good ideas. Thanks for replying!

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I didn't have those pains, but maybe it's from your lungs reexpanding after the anesthesia. It could also be from the swelling in your core. It may have prevented your lungs from being able to fully expand. I hope its nothing serious. Hopefully someone knows exactly what it is.

Wow that's great news!! Congratulations!!!

What does your daily schedule look like to get in 1000 calories? Do you eat every 2 hours? or do you eat really high calorie protein options?

I noticed after surgery I couldn't handle plain water either. I've been using propel.