tmorgan813

I had my surgery one week ago and I wish I had been told not to stress of protein, that getting my liquids in would be VERY hard, and most importantly, I would have to sleep on my back for awhile. I also wish someone would have told me just how little (1 to 3oz) I can get in at a time. The one thing I did learn and do and I know works is walking. I walk 3-5 miles a day since surgery. Usually after drinking or eating pureed food. My husband goes with me and we do .5 to 1.0 miles at a time. It is the ONLY thing that has helped with the gas pain and I noticed that I healed much faster because of it. I am sure there will be other things I will find that I "wish I knew" but as of know, it's gone really well.

Please don't feel this way. I know it's hard but you have to remember that you are more than likely still swollen and still have gasses in you. Talk to your surgeon about this. As long as you do what they say, you should be fine. You never know, in a couple of days you could get on the scale and see a huge drop. The bigger issue is inches. As overweight people, it's hard for us not to think the scale is the way to go but trust me, you may surprise yourself. Also, you could be getting ready to start your monthly which causes weight gain too. I know it's frustrating, but try to keep your head up. I will be praying for you. The reason for this site seems to be so that we can all support each other....so, I suggest reading posts and asking questions. The only thing I would say is to make sure you walk...the more you walk the more you feel better. It's not easy going through this, but as long as you know you're not alone, you should be able to find some strength. And STAY away from the scale right now!!!!! It has been my downfall many times before this surgery and I am sure it will let me down again....take photos so you can see the changes and take measurments so you can see the inches dropped. Hope you cheer up. I will be thinking about you.

The amount you ate is VERY normal. I can barely get 2 oz in of any "real food" The nurse I spoke with said this was VERY normal.

I had mine done on the 12th. I have just started being able to get in liquids like I should. Protein is very hard for me as it's hard for me to get any real food in me still. I did find a smoothine w/o Protein powder that I really like and it has around 18 grams of protien in it...you have to sip it all day as it's 16oz though. It's as follows. 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 1/2 cup plain greek yogart 1 cup vanilla Silk (soy milk) 4-5 ice cubes 2 packets of splenda...you can do this to your tastes. I found this is soooo good and I can't taste the protein in it like I could when I used I my protein powder. As for the gas pains, I still get some, but I found that if I walk after I drink or eat, it gets much better. The past few days it seems like all I did was walk. LOL Good luck and keep us posted on how you're doing.

I just wanted to share a recipie with you all that I tried today and I LOVED...and it has Protein. I had my surgery six days ago, and I found I have become very sensitive to protein. I couldn't seem to get any of it in. So, today I tried something new. I also found it's a great way to hide my meds (and I have a lot of them). Below is the reciepie. Enjoy. 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 1/2 cup plain greek yogart 1 cup vanilla Silk (soy milk) 4-5 ice cubes Splenda to taste (I used 2 packets) This made about 16oz and I sipped on all day. The total protien for the whole thing is 18 grams of protein....plus it's considered liquids so you get two in one. If anyone else has any great reciepies they would like to share, I would love to hear about them.

I had a last meal before I did my pre-op diet as well. My husband and some friends went to Olive Garden and I got my Chicken Alfredo...which I LOVE. I even topped it off with a slice of the lemon cake. I knew it was the last time I would have all that and I made sure I enjoyed it...lol. I don't see anything wrong with having a "last meal" as long as you are emotionaly ready for the journey ahead. My surgery was four days ago....and every day gets easier but it's not easy. The good thing is I don't miss foods yet as eatting anything or drinking anything is difficult. I watched my husband down a box of donuts and didn't even think about wanting one. That was pretty cool. I do miss flavors but I am sure by the end of the week I will get more foods in me that aren't just smoothies. Good luck with your surgery. I'm only four days out of mine and the thought of regret only came in once....when i was waking up from it all...only because the pain was really bad at first....since that thought in post-op...I haven't had one regret!!!

Thank you all so much for your responces. One last queston. I have a lot of meds and I've been putting them in apple sauce. It's SUCKS. Any other ideas to hide the pill taste?

Hello everyone. Please help if you can. I had my surgery on April 12, 2012, three days ago. I knew it wouldn't be easy, but I do have some questions for you with things that I found "strange" 1. Did anyone else have A LOT of suliva? I feel like I have so much I can't swallow it all. 2. When does the gas pains go away? I do walk a lot and did in the hospital as well, but everytime I take a sip, I feel gas pains...is this normal? 3. Am I strange that I can't get the protein in I am supposed to? I can't eat much right now and I feel like all I do is drink and try to eat (not at the same time). Any thoughts would help. Thanks

My surgery was on April 12, 1012...that's right three days ago. I can tell you what it was like for me waking up. I actually remember them taking out the breathing tube. That wasn't fun at all. Then I remember saying how much pain I was in durring post op. It wasn't until I got to my room that the nurse saw the meds they had me on wouldn't work due to my chric pain issues. The fist night is painful but not unbearable. My second day was my worst as I had a lOT of nusea. Once they fixed that with a patch, I got better quickly. I have been home for around six hours already and the pain reminds me of really bad craps. The wost part is trying to get all the food and liquids down. I have been focusing on my liquids today and tomorrow will try to get more food in me. I have to keep telling myself that this pain is only temporary and I will begin to look and feel much better very soon. Good luck with your surgery!!!