MrsMurky721

How far are you post-op? I'm three days out. I set a timer on my phone to go off every two minutes so I remember to take a sip. It's slow but the only way I can get myself to drink anything. I found New Whey Liquid Protien. It's 42 gm of protein in 4oz. Not delicious but oh well. I also bought Genepro online. It's a flavorless protein powder that can be mixed into anything. So along with my protein shots I'm sipping on lemonade with genepro to get in my water and extra protein.

Oh my gosh this post is not good for me! I'm three days post op and it hurts so much to laugh but this post is just hilarious!!! On another note, I havent been able to find gasx. Where are you buying it? No trouble getting small burps from the top, but nothing's passing below lol Thanks for the laugh!

From being wheeled to the operating room, through surgery, through recovery to getting in my own room was a little more than four hours. Pre-op not included. I also had a hiatal hernia repair so that added time to the surgery.

Thank you everybody!

Thank you everybody! @@Elode I tried the abdominal binder when I got home but I think it was too small. Still had to hold my belly up as I walked and it was hurting my incisions so I took it off. but it was a great idea! Anybody else have to hold up your belly to avoid that painful stretching feeling? I got home yesterday. Pain is mostly controled with loratb. Of course having trouble getting enough fluids. I think it maY have to do with my hiatal hernia repair bc it hurts somewhere between my breasts when I swallow. I'm walking often. No nausea. I knew I would be in a lot of pain. I knew I would have trouble with fluids. I knew it would suck a lot. But knowing it will happen and experiencing it are two different things lol each day does seem better than the last though.

No draining tube. Not getting enough protein sui staying another night. In a lot of pain but can't have more meds for an hour. Still hurts to get laid protein down. This sucks.

I asked avid the abdominal binder and we actually have one at home so woohoo. Did the contrast and drinking made the pain worse. Small fever as well. Not sure if I'm ready to go.thanks guys!

Laying In bed right now. I now it's late but just woke up again. Writing this in small sections because I keep drifting off. On morphine 4 mgs. Woke in from surgery in so much pain and freezing but doing a bit better. Not much nausea so yaaay! Still hurts my belly to walk but it feels so good for the gas pains. It seesm to feel a bit better if I hold my belly up as I walk. Gas pains in my shoulders and chest. Incentive spirometer hurts to use but I've been doing it every time I wake up. I have those little calf squeezy things on. They actually feel really nice, like a massage, or a blood pressure cuff but on your legs. I was able to request a private room and got one! Woohoo! So my husband is staying the night. The first thought I remember having after surgery besides "AAAAAAAH OW" (which was taken care of as soon as they could) was "I want to seee my mom" LOL Only allowed ice chips right now and only peed once and the nurse is a bit worried about that. I've been able to lay down at only a small incline which the nurse is very impressed by. That's all I can think of right now, just trying ro be as discriptive as possible to help others who are nervous or want more info.

Hi! I'm looking for buddies too! My surgery is tomorrow! I'm a bundle of nerves but trying to kwep myself busy today. Let's keep in touch!

I hope to get whatever pain meds she was on! LOLOL ! But it seems like you're doing well from what I gathered, so that's great!

Oh my gosh tell me about it! It really does suck! And I work as a manager/cook in an Italian joint. The smell of pizza as your brush garlic butter on the crust.. heavenly D: This is my 12th day of pre-op dieting (surgery is in 2 days!!! AHHHH!!!!) and it has gotten easier but I was tempted soooo bad when I opened the fridge to get milk for my Protein shake last night and there were meatloaf and brownies hanging out. Just calling my name. But I was a good girl and had my protein. One of the only ways I've been able to stay on track is by thinking about how awful it would be to wake up and the surgery not be done because my liver was too big.

If that is your surgeon's death rate and you're that concerned maybe you can look into going to a different surgeon? My surgeon's death rate is 1 in 3,000.. Dont worry. If having this surgery were causing people to drop left and right it wouldn't be allowed! You'll be fine Something I did to help me look past surgery and stop worrying if I'll make it out on the other side is I ordered my favorite movie from amazon and it's supposed to get to me the day after surgery. Now I have two things to look foward to! Well it helped me at least.

Red leather skinny jeans (yes, I know, very obnoxious but I can't wait to look smoking hot in them!) and anything Black Milk. Oh my gosh I need Black Milk in my life!! But, really, it will be great to be able to wear anything I want, whether it be my goal outfit, a little black dress, or a random funny shirt I find online or in Walmart. I'm so excited!

How are you doing now @@GenaW828 ? My husband is doing a lot better. I only had actually SAY once that I was irritated bc he was eating unhealthy food in front of me. After that he got the message and has been super supportive. My doc is pretty lenient with the pre op diet and I think that was my problem. So I made it more strict for myself, only allowing Protein shakes, certain Soups, and one piece of chicken a day. Since putting that limit on myself I've done a lot better!

@@Elode Bahahahaha! I'll try my best not to kill anyone. I LOVE that channel @@Miss Mac I'll have to try to think of food that way.. right now I'm just seeing it as food I dont get to eat which is bad! @@scstxrn ahaha that's great! I'll try that tonight @@VSGAnn2014 I'm thinking that I need to restrict mtself to shakes and Soup for this preop diet. My doc gave us a lot of leniency and that makes it hard for me to stay on track for anything! Here's hoping it's better today. And yeah it SUCKSSSSSSS but I cant wait to be smaller and healthier and run around that kitchen like a mad woman. And everyone will be like "DAAAAMN!" LOL!

So I'm on the third day of my pre-op diet. I work as a kitchen manager in a fast food Italian joint so I'm around unhealthy food ALLLLL day. chocolate cake, Pasta, cheesecake, Cookies, soda, pasta, Italian doughnuts, breadsticks, pizza, pasta pasta AHHHH It's driving me crazy! But I was a good girl and had plain chicken with salami and a salad for lunch while at work. Had a Protein shake for dinner. Then my husband comes home and the first thing he does after kissing me is complain about how hungry he is! HA! So he goes to make a quick dinner and comes to our room, sits down on the bed right in front of me and what is he shoving his face with? PASTA -________- I got so mad!! I feel so stupid and petty to be this unreasonably aggravated with him. I shouldn't expect him to change his diet or his eating habits for me. He's never had a weight problem his entire life. But damn it a little understanding on his part would go a long way. I guess he got the message after I clammed up and kept staring at his food He left the room to finish it Anyway, I'm so annoyed and wondering how the hell I'm going to get through the next 11 days staring at unhealthy food all day at work and home. But I know I can do it! Just needed to vent, and now I'm feeling a bit better. Thanks!

This is one I picked up a few weeks ago from somewhere on this site. I knew I would need it again!

OH. MY. GOSH. WHAT!! This makes me so excited!!!!!!!!!!!! No added sugars AND only 2 carbs a serving! I'm buying this ASAP! Thank you so much!

Hi!! My surgery is December 11th! WAAH! I'm so excited! It almost doesn't seem real though. But I've made a list based on what I've been reading on this website over the past year. Packing - 1. Toothbrush/toothpaste 2. Change of comfy loose clothes 3. Phone charger/ phone 4. Nook / Nook charger 5. A good book! 6. Slip-on shoes 7. Body soap, hand lotion 8. Pillow from home 9. Gasx 10. iPod or earplugs To do list for home before surgery- 1. Clean clean clean! 2. Have comfy clothes clean and easily accessible 3. Change / clean sheets and blankets 4. Get rid of unhealthy food or get it out of sight. Shopping list (This is for my first stage diet after surgery) 1. broth (chicken, beef, etc) 2. sugar-free popsicles 3. Sugar-free Jello 4. Protein shake stuff, flavorless Protein powder 5. Crystal Light Good luck! Feel free to keep in touch if you want to.

Since childhood I've had a love affair with condiments. Ketchup, honey mustard, ranch dressing mixed with hot sauce, soy sauce, Polynesian sauce, and especially barbecue sauce. I can and have eaten BBQ on anything and everything. Giving up my barbecue sauce has been so hard! I can't find any without any high fructose corn syrup which is a big no-no for my doc. But I'm still alive!

WOOOOO FREE SAMPLES

Sending you positive thoughts and prayers!

Oh my gosh! That's brilliant!! I've been looking for a new crafty project! I should do a sleeved theme. Thanks for the inspiration

I'm thankful for my husband and everything he has given up and fought against to be with me. I'm thankful for his humor, his support, his kind heart and never ending patience with me. He makes me better. I love him with everything I am. I'm thankful for my best friend of 8 years who has been the most supportive of me. She understands me more than anybody else in this entire world. She has been with me for most of my struggles in life and will continue to be. She's never afraid to tell me I'm wrong, or being lazy, or crazy. She knows exactly what I need to hear to get my butt in gear or cheer me up. She is my personal hero.