Msdropinoff

they used glue on me too! I wonder if that is something to do with it. I took off my bandages and the scabs are dry and starting to come away though so I i think that might be part of it too. I"m just doing everything not to itch them :-)

Surgery went well!!! I'm eating ice chips a little discomfort, still sleepy.

Also, seems silly but it's huge deal to me, last night I noticed that my nails are all a little farther than my fingertips and they're strong, not brittle! So exciting! Lol. I've had crappy fingernails for a long time! I take my Vitamins religiously now since I started my journey and this, to me, is a huge success! Now come oooon skinny!
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I'm from Phg but I live in Tampa now

I don't think I really drank all eight bottles of Water like my doc said. I just drank as much as I could...and each day I was able to increase. Lots of Popsicles. Bought myself a Ninja Pulse at target. Now everything can be a liquid. I'm on day 16 and must stay on liquids till Nov2.

I liked the Isuopure grape and that was the only flavor I liked and yes they are clear like kool-aid and packed with protein!

Ensure clear also has Protein in it.

for lunch today I microwaved left over pork that had been baked and it made it too dry, needless to say I got stuck, not a bad episode but did PB several times. I took tiny bites and chewed well but I could tell it was too dry and I shouldn't have eaten it, dang it I knew better, when will I learn!

Hi everyone!
Laying up here in my hospital pumped full of drugs and I feel goooood!
Really the surgery wasn't as bad as I imagined and I can't wait for the journey on this side. YEAH!!!!
Thanks for all the good thoughts & prayers!

<----- Giving you a big hug
Its going to be okay, you acknowledged what you did right? Now, acknowledge why you did it? Mistakes are for us to learn, right? shake it off, tomorrow is a brand new day.
Keep smiling

We all get a do-over each day. Next time you get weak, and we all do, just think about the fact that your Doctor wants you on mushies to help you heal correctly...not punish you.
Don't be so hard on yourself, just dust yourself off and look forward.

i wouldnt banish you from my kingdom or criticize you. why would i? why would anyone?
i wouldnt want that to happen to me.
i feel for you as i know how we treat ourselves.
we are our own worst enemies. ok, so whats done is done. its over now. but please get right back on the journey and follow your dr's orders. they are in place for a reason esp after post op so you can heal.
is it what it is
so make it happen.
dry your eyes
put on them high heels and carry on

Go out and buy yourself Gatorade G2 - I lived on Water, gatorade, and chicken broth. You need to stay hydrated, the gatorade will actually help with replenishing any electrolites you lose during this process, including potassium. Drink all day long I did both every day for a while until my body was completely healed.
Also, you may want to buy 'unflavored' Protein powder and add that to your chicken broth, it will help tremendously with getting some nutrients in your body until you are able to 'eat'.
Best of luck!

Good for you, and maybe tomorrow make a coffee date with a friend. Just something to look forward to and to get away from the television and out of the house.

Another RN here. Surgery 10/8. Back at work 10/16. I haven't been positioning too many patients and I keep bumping my port incision against the bed rails because I'm short. Otherwise I feel great!!!!

5 days post op you should be able to get out and about. I was already off meds by then so I visited my gramma, walked laps of Walmart, went out walking on the trails, met a girlfriend for tea...........there is no reason unless you are in severe pain that you have to be stuck and bored at home. Get out of the house.

don't feel alone, we are all here for you. No, I'm not from PA, KY actually. I had my mom taking care of me while I was recuperating and of course my Dachshund keeping me company. I do hope you have family support or friends you can count on to help you. I did lots of walking around the house to get rid of gas pains and of course to keep from getting blood clots but on the otherhand I rested too. I'm 4 mos post op and it's the best thing I've ever done for myself, wish I had done it yrs ago. Best of luck to you.

My surgery was last year Oct 25th! Don't let the nakedness bother you! It's all part of the game, plus that is a small price to pay for such a great opportunity. Focus focus focus. Meditate on what's to come after surgery. Great things ahead of you:)

Congrats and welcome to the club! Gt rest and walk, walk, walk!