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What is the thought behind crushing medications up during the post op? The pills are small and easily could be swallowed. Does it have to do with absorption? Tolerance?

I did the same thing

Gas??

I had surgery on Thursday and came home today. I have a large elastic wrap kinda thing. Fits like a girdle. I forgot to ask how long I have to wear it. Has anyone else had one of these?

I'm in east Dallas -so Sharon we are neighbors! I am scheduled at 1:30 today at southwestern. Sharon are you already sleeved? I am NPO and dying for water!!! Need to quit thinking about it.

I scheduled today. Had a late massage last night. Was afraid it would be a while not to mention I needed to calm my anxiety.

I go Thursday too. My sweet little Italian mother has made me homemade chicken and beef broth. It has been a life saver. Also to add a little spice I have Knorrs Calde de Tomatoe. It is a great tomato bouillon with a little kick. High in sodium but I'm not drinking it everyday.

All the rest of this aside I think the OP was out of line and quite judgmental. I am not weighing the validity of their opinion but to initiate a post which basically called out the majority of people struggling with this process is a bit high and mighty to the rest of us - when the reality is - if the OP would be honest and come clean they probably have struggled w similar issues. Otherwise they wouldn't be here. A little compassion and empathy goes much further than judging and degrading. IMO

Sugar free Popsicles are good to substitute for pure liquid. When I got really hungry I ate a piece of string cheese.

I'm May 9th but I've been on this road since January. Now that its getting close I am getting a little freaked by it but no turning back

I quit two months before the procedure - it's been hard but I am praying to not pick it up again....the money savings alone makes it worth it. The only time I struggled with it were the first three days of my pre-op diet

I'm day 7. I have lost 8 pounds. I have stuck to the diet religiously but this morning I woke up hungry. Fought it all day. Had my protein and veggies for dinner and I admit I had a little cheat. I so desperately craved salad and realized it would be months. So I ate half of a diviner salad. I have to believe that with all the variations one small salad will not be the end for me. Tomorrow back to the religion. (As a side note, in the last three months I quit smoking. Gave up sugar, carbs, caffeine and carbonation. I'm not going to beat myself over a salad. At least it wasn't a sundae!!!

I am on day 5 of pre-op and it really does get better - the first three days are the worst - the sf popsicles and broth were my saving graces. you will do great

Hi Melle - I am May 9th too. Haven't spent much time focused on the surgery but pre diet has been rough. This is day three for me and I pray it's easier than yesterday. I recently quit smoking so not eating is making me obsess on smoking. I am taking this weekend to try and get my life ready for this. Cleaned the frig out yesterday. Organizing samples of Protein Drinks etc. Keep me posted on your progress. I am right there w you.

Damn girl - you look amazing!

This is the start of my second day pre-op - and it is tough! I am trying to stay busy and praying that by day 4 it gets easier like everyone says.....and I thought quitting smoking was tough.......

I'm May 9th. Exactly 3 weeks from tomorrow. One week from tomorrow starts the dreaded two week pre op

Netrition.com had a great and varied sample pack for 17.99. Drinks bars etc

I'm in Texas too and learned my lesson the hard way!

Great job!

I have tried it and it was horrendous. They locked us in and the smell was nauseating. I asked a physician about it and they warned against it. That level of heat is not good for you for that long. There's actually a reason why you aren't suppose to spend a lot of time in a jot tub. Same thing in a room 120+ degrees

Mine will be in Dallas 5/9 w Dr Michael Lee at St Paul University hospital.