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My surgeon spoke with my Rheumy. He wanted to make sure the autoimmune wasn't an issue with my organs. The hesitance you may feel from the surgeon may be stereotyping that Fibro gets sometimes. Don't be discouraged or take it personally people that don't walk your path may never understand. Best of luck!

You look fantastic!

Had immediate leg swelling, increased pain, and the Mylar rash pretty bad but post surgery I haven't noticed it anymore. I will go back to Rheumy before restarting it. This was my first time to come off it since she started me on it almost a year ago. Have you been on it a while?

Yes I did. I started weaning myself 2 weeks out and was completely off 1 week pre-op. I haven't restarted it yet.

I also have Fibro with auto immune. I was on Plaquenil prior to surgery (6/29). I haven't noticed a "flare" but I do think that the pain is more for those of us with these conditions. I was not able to get up and walk the same day but made myself the next day so I could get out of the hospital. Everyday has gotten better and better. I think we all have our things we have to walk through with this journey. I had the pain but haven't had any problems getting my fluids and protein in. I am glad I had the surgery though I wouldn't want to be where I was last week again. I guess that was one of the hardest parts for me while in the hospital was I expected to be up and walking immediately but my body just didn't do that. Do you have a surgery date yet?

Thank you both for the encouragement. I am sticking to program and haven't had a problem with getting the liquids in or the protein. I was worried about what protein shakes I would be able to handle so I got some of the Bariwise and Protidiet from Bariatric Choice. They are like Crystal light but with protein. I also have been using the Nectar. Thanks for pointing out the obvious. I forget what the inside of my body must look like and the toll the surgery has taken on it. Onward I go. Thanks again!!

I am 9 days post op and although I said I wouldn't get on the scale I did. AND of course no weight loss. I have gone from clear liquids (day 1-6) to full liquids until next weekend. I still have my drain which will be removed tomorrow. I feel I'm doing well I am up and around. I am walking several times a day and am almost off all pain meds except at night. I know about the swelling and I do still feel like my stomach looks swollen especially around the incision spots (7 including drain spot) which seems more than some others. I don't know why I am so upset because my doctor told me that I would lose slower BUT I am still bummed I guess I thought I would see something. Has anyone else's journey started like this? My starting weight was 219, day of surgery 211, today 210. Thanks for your help. Pam

I think the pain of course varies by each person. I had my buyer's remorse in the thick of pain. My husband said my surgeon said it all went well but for me the pain and nausea kept me grounded. Hindsight I think the pain med caused the nausea. Every time I tried to get up I got sick. The day after my surgery they changed my pain med to oral instead of IV and I was a new woman. Got to go home a little while later. I have improved every day since. I just want to encourage any one who does have more pain to hang in there because it does get better fast. Best wishes!

How far out from surgery are you and did you strain the soup? On full liquids this week which does include strained cream soups and wondered if this would work for a treat

I had my surgery 6/29 and did have problems with pain. Everyday gets better and better. I still have my drain in which will come out Monday. I have slept in a recliner and still plan to do so until the drain is removed. It is just more comfortable for me. I am concentrating on sipping, walking, and resting. When I first got home I was watching the clock for pain meds. That passed though so just keep pressing on. Good luck!!

I have tried the Chocolate Muscle Milk Light. I like it. It has the consistency of chocolate milk.