pretttybird

I skipped the puréed stage. For the first two weeks I lived off of water protein shakes apple sauce and sugar free chocolate. One day I woke up and ate scrambled eggs, and I've been on a normal diet ever since. Today I had about four bites of a Hardee's lo carb breakfast cup, four grilled chicken nuggets from chick fil a, a small handful of cashews, and a ton of water. I feel like a normal human being again.

So I just woke up an hour ago. My family is still helping so I can sleep as late as I want, and with four kids that is like a vacation all by itself lol. As suspected, I feel even better today than I did yesterday. My biggest problem is number two. I haven't pooped since before surgery! But I'm working on it :-) The pain is bearable. I'm really just using the pain killers for my butt hole :-s The cravings suck. But I'm making it work. Last night I grilled imitation crab meat and bacon and put a little cream cheese and peach preserves on it and ate it deservingly like a fat woman pregnant with twins. I was able to eat about three oz. joy. You guys will make it. So will I. We are gonna be some skinny sexy healthy b*****s.

I haven't had anything but water since before I went to the hospital on Friday.

So after that long night in the hospital I would havehoped they fixed me. I feel like crap! I've thrown up twice since I've been home. I can't even hold down a couple swigs of water. This sucks! I feel so dried out, and I haven't put any nutrients in my body in days. Any advice?

Thanks for everyone's good wishes!! I JUST left the hospital. I'm so tired. But I'm fine! They did a bunch of tests and I was definitely dehydrated but I'm ok. Good night!! xoxo

I've been throwing up since 3 am. On my way to the emergency room. Wish me luck :-(

I'm so confused--- drain? Please tell me what you're taking about! I had a cotton ball taped over my belly button, it was a little wet when I took it off before a shower a few days ago. I clean my belly button with a tissue every day, and I don't think I got anything out of it today, but the two days I did it was kinda pink. Now, the glue is coming off around the incision just above my belly button and every time I clean it it pulls it a little. All sounds gross, I know, but what do you guys think??

Welcome Brandy!

I LOVE the premier protein shakes! Sooo good. At SAMs club or Costco.

I LOVE strained light progresso chicken noodle. Nice and hot, I let it cool in my mouth before swallowing and it really does help. I feel like I need variety, and just the temperature satisfies me. I suck on sugar free fruit duo mints too. Well not really suck on, I only like the white side so I just lick it lol! Also, you might try putting your protein shake in a blender (I use my magic bullet) with some ice. The texture helps me. Just make sure to let all the ice melt before you swallow!

Yeah Jennifer, all of us!!

Good morning fellow sleevers!! I really feel better this morning. Yesterday I had two protein shakes and two bottles of water and I walked more than I have since I've been home. Honest to god, I swear, the back and neck pain is worse than the surgical pains. You guys are great! I'm so glad we have each other! Xoxo PB

Thanks Scott, good advice! In doing better about fluids today. I really really need to walk more.

The food I can't wait to eat is a double bacon extra pickle cheeseburger with no bun. NO BUN! My brain is making the necessary changes. Go brain!