Good luck to you!! I am two weeks post op and I will give you some advice as to what could help you through the first week (which I thought was the hardest). My actual surgery was GREAT! I had the best Doctor in North Carolina!! Day One: your voice is gone, your tongue is probably white and you feel like you have swallowed a bag of cotton balls. Drink your little 2oz an hour and to be honest, freeze the 2oz when you get home because it lasts longer. I also did gatorade to help with flavor. Take the highest dose of your pain med every time you can for the first three days just to stay as comfortable as possible, don't be a superman! Once you are past that it's pretty easy. Have people help you up off the couch, chair, etc because using your belly muscles can be painful. I hope you have strong thighs! Walk as much as you possibly can. My mom and I went shopping and walked the dogs everyday just to make sure I wasn't laying around too much. Once you are tired though, make sure you sleep. Rest is very important to healing. Worst case scenario for the first two week is WATER AND WALKING. If you can't do protein it's okay, but water/clear liquids are important. One last thing, if you feel like you have gas bubble traveling up and down your chest then watch your temperatures. Too hot or too cold can cause stomach spasms and THEY HURT, that is the only thing I cried tears over through the entire process (besides surgery being my first anesthesia experience). I hope this helps a bit and if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask! I am sure someone on here has a cure. Good luck tomorrow and I will be praying for you. It's the beginning of your new life and you'll feel great!
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Good luck to you!! I am two weeks post op and I will give you some advice as to what could help you through the first week (which I thought was the hardest). My actual surgery was GREAT! I had the best Doctor in North Carolina!! Day One: your voice is gone, your tongue is probably white and you feel like you have swallowed a bag of cotton balls. Drink your little 2oz an hour and to be honest, freeze the 2oz when you get home because it lasts longer. I also did gatorade to help with flavor. Take the highest dose of your pain med every time you can for the first three days just to stay as comfortable as possible, don't be a superman! Once you are past that it's pretty easy. Have people help you up off the couch, chair, etc because using your belly muscles can be painful. I hope you have strong thighs! Walk as much as you possibly can. My mom and I went shopping and walked the dogs everyday just to make sure I wasn't laying around too much. Once you are tired though, make sure you sleep. Rest is very important to healing. Worst case scenario for the first two week is WATER AND WALKING. If you can't do protein it's okay, but water/clear liquids are important. One last thing, if you feel like you have gas bubble traveling up and down your chest then watch your temperatures. Too hot or too cold can cause stomach spasms and THEY HURT, that is the only thing I cried tears over through the entire process (besides surgery being my first anesthesia experience). I hope this helps a bit and if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask! I am sure someone on here has a cure. Good luck tomorrow and I will be praying for you. It's the beginning of your new life and you'll feel great!
Amy