FLdragonfly

I am three months post op and definitely went through that. One day almost a month after surgery I had a HUGE meltdown. I was sobbing and screaming and everything. Questioning why did I do this and the fear of my regret was huge!! I was questioning how I was going to live like this after all, I was just frustrated! Everything went uphill from there. IT WILL GET BETTER!!! Once you are on a steady diet of solid food, you will feel better too. I didn't want my surgery too close to the holidays because I expected to feel like you do. Thanksgiving was 2 months out and Christmas was 3. I was able to eat, just very small amounts. I have found that having a "taste" of something is far better that not having it at all. I had a small teaspoon of mashed potatoes and stuffing. Didn't need any more than that, couldn't finish it all. I was a Coke drinker too, I tried a sip the other day, hated it! I was astonished at that. Always remember to eat your Protein first and you'll do great. I'm down 60 pounds and 4 pant sizes in 3 months, I may not be losing it the fastest but I am so happy I did this!!! I hope that you find that you will be happy with your decision too!!! Does your doctor offer a support group? I havent' gone to mine, I haven't felt the need to but I am glad I have that option should I find that I need it down the road. Good Luck!!!

I had a hysterectomy 14 years ago, so I'm lucky that at 42 I don't have to deal with that. I'm sure that adds to your not feeling well. Just try to take sips all day long. I did a shake first thing, then Jello and Popsicle. broth at noon, shake around 3, more broth for dinner around 6, then shake at 9pm. Takes maybe an hour for me to drink a 10oz shake. Sip liquids the rest of the day and I'm sure you'll do great. Just keep trying to increase a an ounce to 2 a day and you'll be there in no time. Remember, if you are keeping track that a Popsicle counts for 2 oz of Fluid, jello is 4 oz, broth counts too. I would try to sip 4-6 oz at a time. Hope this helps some.

What do your doctors say? I wasn't allowed to leave the hospital until I could take 30 oz of Fluid. Which took ALL DAY to accomplish. By day 4 I was over 60 oz. And we were only allowed Protein shakes, clear broth (no creamy), Water, Crystal Light, Decaf Tea, sugar free Jello and popsicles during week 1. Week 2 purée items and week 3 start introducing regular food. I would go by how you are feeling. Are you dizzy or light headed? Could signal dehydration. Going to the bathroom regularly, etc? Let those answers guide you.