~winecountrygirl~

I'm doing great but I'm just starting to feel lightheaded when I get up. Likely from lack of calories. I am still on full liquids and will be until September 1. I'm trying to think of higher calorie drinks to help me feel better. Hot chocolate was so rich and creamy. My friend made me some creamed tofu and tomato soup and soybean and mint soup...I'm lucky to have a friend who is a chef!! I have lost 10 lbs as of today, exactly 1 week from surgery, in addition to losing the 11 lbs I gained in the hospital! Today will be my first time driving, I'm taking my daughter to an appointment. I haven't taken pain meds since Saturday and have been totally fine. I am able to comfortably sleep on my side and have been able to since right after surgery so I'm able to get good rest.

I have this too...I also have an interrupted stream of urine when I do urinate. It's weird, it's like I'm practicing my Kegal exercises...but i'm not. Anyone else experience this?

That doesn't really explain what i'm feeling but it's good information. Yes, I'm on 1 Protonix 40mg every morning.

It's so good to hear from you...I keep checking in to see if you have posted!! Congrats!!

What about the "no sugar added" 100% juice ones? Are those still bad?

OMG that's crazy! Now you need to get a Harley!!

I am still on full liquids, just started them yesterday so I'm having 1/4c 3 times a day plus my fluid. I am VERY hungry, not head hunger, actual stomach growling making lots of noise I feel like I'm starving hunger. Is that just because my food is sliding right through my stomach? There is no retention of the food to make me feel full? I will stay full for about 1 hour after eating but that's it. What advice do you all have? Should I have 1/4c of full liquids more than 3 times a day? One of my servings is no more than 25-40 calories depending what I have so it's not like it will be a weight gain issue. Please help.

I never got the nerves...and you are right, your tummy is so tiny you don't care what you have to eat...you barely care to eat at all. You will do awesome.

I can't wait to hear all the details of your procedures and recoveries!! You guys will rock it, I was prepared for the worst and so pleasantly surprised by the BEST!!

There's no need to crush them up, just swallow them whole!

That is SOOOOO exciting!!!!!!

Day 4 after surgery and still no BM, but lots of gas!!

I haven't experienced any pain or vomiting after or during eating but every time I eat or drink, I burp! And it last for a while too. I can't wait for this to pass, If I wasn't at home it would be so embarrassing!! Lots of noises coming up from my tummy and out of my mouth too. it's a vocal little sleeve. I love it.

I can't wait to sign up for the next challenge! What will it be? A Halloween challenge? Thanksgiving?

Today is my first day off clear liquids so for breakfast I had a 1/4c of tomato and roasted red pepper soup with a small dollop of sour cream top...YUMMY!! No problems going down and it was pure heaven!

That's a huge NSV! Congrats!!

Girl, everything is going to be awesome. I wish I could go with you! I know the support of my husband right before and after during recovery was priceless. That's the part I fear for you the most, being alone. I'm 4 days out and feel like a different person already! It's the best thing I have EVER done. I'll be there with you in prayer.

My post op binder says that the gas can last up to 2 months.

I've had 1 sugar free Popsicle, 2 ounces of sugar free orange jello, a frozen apple juice box and water.

I've had 1 sugar free Popsicle, 2 ounces of sugar free orange jello, a frozen apple juice box and water.

I had my surgery on Wednesday and I have not had a BM yet but I do have gas, both from the attic and the basement. I don't figure there will be much coming out when I do have BM as I'm still on clear liquids.