DaddyMarie

I have been at a stall for the past 4 days though ;(

Cannot even believe it's already been 10 days!! I was so freaked out about doing this and had so many buddies back out at the last minute and I just kept telling myself, I CAN DO THIS! I DESERVE THIS!

I will tell you that I had problems waking up from surgery. I was not taking deep enough breaths to get enough oxygen. I got combative with nurses and it took 3 people to restrain me. (Don't remember any of this)

I was up and walking 2 hours after I got into my room. I had manageable pain, and little problems drinking fluids. My biggest complaint was the large incision pain and the gas. I felt like my ribs were cracked or something. The tissue surrounding that area is still sore. After I got home I slept in my recliner for 3 nights cause my induction pain was too irritating. It was hard and still is hard to get all fluids and Protein in.

I started puréed foods yesterday and had no issues. I had a soft scrambled egg and it was amazing! I had puréed tuna with mayo today and it was divine. I do have what feels like gas resistance. when food hits my stomach. It's like pain, grumbling and gurgling. I was told it's just gas resistance and to take my daily acid pill and it will get better.

All in all it's been pretty amazing! I feel really good I look good and I'm down 21 lbs in 3 weeks!!

I hope this good experience continues. Just thought I would share.

Wow I thought me and my girls were the only chicks who said that. We call it FUPA - Fat Upper Pussy Area lol!

At one week I was up to walking a mile, grocery shopping and getting my hair done with my friends. You will be fine sitting in a chair for an awards ceremony.

What's C Diff?

I had a tubal and this matter was never even addressed.

<p>A diuretic effect has nothing to do with the bowels-has to do with Fluid level in your body, and if you google Protein and diuretic together you will see that a high Protein diet does have a diuretic effect. The high protein content of the drink probably off sets the water/milk you add to some degree so some Dr. choose to not count that toward your Fluid goal. The point I was making in my previous post was just that everyone shouldn't assume that their fluids mixed with protein count toward their fluid goal, not all Dr/NUT do it that way, and people should follow their dr's instructions.</p>

AHAHAHAHAHA!!! Your so right about the diuretic thing of course and that's what I get for doing too many things at ion e. I know what a diuretic is lmfao!!!

My surgeon considers Protein shakes a liquid that counts toward your fluid intake. Why? Because they are mostly liquid. Of course go by what your own doc says. :-)

I started puréed food today and was able to eat one soft egg (scrambled and creamy) for Breakfast. It took me a good 20 min to eat it but it was wonderful! I just had a tablespoon of hummus and a tablespoon of cottage cheese and it was awesome!!

If you gays don't have nausea meds take em!

If Protein had diuretic properties no one would be constipated. They are liquids because of all the milk/almond milk/water you put in it.

Yes Protein Shakes also count as you liquids so if they want you to get in 64 oz of water; shakes count!

Damn! That's awesome chick! Congrats to you!

Oh no!! What happened?! I will send positive love and warmth and healing your way.. Prayers for a speedy recovery and a bright outcome.

Who hoo! That's awesome!!! I am 8 days post op and down 12 lbs!

I hear ya sister! I had my surgery on the 7th and yesterday was my first BM. I thought I was going to die and when it was all said and done I was seeing stars and exhausted and sore. Lol!!!! TMI in know.

I called my doc and he said Milk Of Magnesia. I

have been drinking like 40-50 oz of Water a day so I get enough Water. And like you I am used to going 2-3 times a day.

Congrats Ladies! Just remember everything worth obtaining is hard, if it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. It's the hard that makes it rewarding. You gals got this!!

I'm right there with you! Am I hungry or is my stomach just being a bitch?

I slept in my recliner for the first 4 days. Many day 5 I was able to sleep In bed. On my back or partial side with 4 pillows holding me in.

The recovery unit I was in consisted of a large circle with 22 rooms. There was a nurses station at not sides of the circle. I was up and walking circles 2 hours after surgery. I walked about 5 circles about 3 times a day.

Now at home I walk around the house every 30 min or so. I also take 2 walks around the park 2 e a day for 15 min at a time.

I eat out of shot glasses! Lol!

I'm on FULL liquids until Friday. Then I go to purée.. So for right now I can only have protien shakes, pudding, Jello, applesauce and low fat BLENDED soups..

Friday I can have Puréed or VERY MUSHY foods for 2 weeks; cottage cheese, poached or soft scrambled egg, oatmeal, blended meats, no fats,

I'd kill for refried beans!!! I don't even get to go to soft foods till week 5!!!

I'm feeling head hunger big time!!! Everytime the Popeyes commercial comes on I salivate... I want a turkey bacon avocado from subway in the worst way!! And for some reason a hot meatball with cheese sounds amazing!!!

Hello everyone!

I am 6 days Post Op and feeling pretty good. No nausea, manageable discomfort, gas pain gone; overall it's been a pretty good experience. I was just wondering what everyone's post op diets were like and what stage you were on.

Tomorrow marks the first day of my puréed diet.

My diet goes like this:

Day 1-2 Clear Liquids

Day 3-7 Full liquids

Weeks 2-4 puréed

Weeks 5-6 soft

Weeks 6-8 regular soft

Does anyone have any recipes or tips?

I'd love to hear where everyone is at!

Hope everyone is feeling well!

How does everyone's large incision feel? Mine is a ton better but it still hits to use muscles in that spot.

I was sleeved Wednesday the 7th and feel pretty good. I walk and garden and do light housekeeping. I'm really tired though. My large incision hurts like a mutha! My stomach bubbles a lot. I'm taking 6 weeks just cause I can.

I was sleeved on the 7th and I haven't even gone yet!!

Are you getting your liquids in?