NCsleever63

Being tired and weak is normal after having major surgery, it takes time, but you should be taking your temperature at least 2 times a day, if you have a fever call your surgeon, you do not want to get an infection.

You are both, but it is so worth it that your excitement will take over very quickly. Good luck and prayers your way, keep us posted!.

You will do great!. Many prayers sent to you and keep us posted.

I totally agree, it is not worth a leak and it does take time for the stomach to heal. Take your time, you will feel better about it in the long run

Ok, I have a question. I am one week post op....I have not "gone" since before the surgery, is this normal? should I be worried? I mean I know nothing is going in so I guess there is nothing to come out. Just wondering.

Thank you, makes me feel better to know Im not alone. It is a strange feeling I have never experienced before.

I am 5 days post op and feeling great. You will be fine. Congratulaions on your new beginning!. Prayers are with you.

So I am now 5 days post op. I have to say the for the most part physically I feel pretty good, except for the gas. I do keep getting these overwhelming feelings of panic and sadness even though I'm not sure why. Has anyone else experienced this?

Hi Everyone, So I am 3 days post op and all went well. Both Wed and Thursday I had a lot of pain, but today it seems to be getting better. I did tell him I cheated, he was ok, but told me for the post op diet liquids onl and no cheating the staples and stomach need to heal. So I worred and worked my self up for nothing, Thanks for all your support

I am on day 3 post op and I said the same thing, feels like I did 1000 situps. I believe everyone when they say it gets better! Thanks so much

Tomorrow is the day, 10:30 AM, I need to be there at 8:30. I am so excited yet so scared. I am ready though. Thanks to all of you for your words of encouragement and knowledge. I will keep you posted.

I cheated today to. My surgery is Wednesday. How did your surgeon respond.

I had been doing so well, not even hungry. Saturday, I ate a cheeseburger. Sunday, 2 bites of a slice of pizza, today so scrambled eggs. I dont even know why. My surgery is Wednesday. Tomorrow I do all clear and will make sure I stick to it, but should I tell my surgeon about my slips? I know its more about the liver than the stomach, I just feel so guilty!

Does your company not have short term disability? Than you can keep your vacation days.

I have surgery on the 15th too. I bought Yasso smoothie packs at costco. They have bananna/strawberry with little frozen pieces of greek yogurt. With 1 scoup of vanilla protien, 1 cup nonfat milk or vanilla soy and 1/2 a package of the Yasso in the blender, its really filling and tastes really good. Not a commercial for