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I can relate to everything your feeling except for the fever. I'm 54 years old and have always bounced back from surgeries except for this one.
I felt miserable for the first 15 days. Although the pain was minimal, I didn't feel like myself and had some regrets. However, on day 17, things began to change. I have more energy and am now taking 20 min walks. I realize that 20 min. isn't a lot based on what others are doing, but each step for me matters because 5 days before I was depleted.
It seems that many of us during the early stages don't have the perfect recovery and our pre-op excitement was replaced with some a level of regret. Know that it does get better with time, and as we recover and begin to feel and look great this experience will help us keep on track w our new healthy lifestyles.
I wish you a speedy recovery

I can relate to everything your feeling except for the fever. I'm 54 years old and have always bounced back from surgeries except for this one.
I felt miserable for the first 15 days. Although the pain was minimal, I didn't feel like myself and had some regrets. However, on day 17, things began to change. I have more energy and am now taking 20 min walks. I realize that 20 min. isn't a lot based on what others are doing, but each step for me matters because 5 days before I was depleted.
It seems that many of us during the early stages don't have the perfect recovery and our pre-op excitement was replaced with some a level of regret. Know that it does get better with time, and as we recover and begin to feel and look great this experience will help us keep on track w our new healthy lifestyles.
I wish you a speedy recovery

I'm on liquids for 3 weeks before I can start the stage 2 diet. Based on the different responses , it looks like you have the shortest number of days on the liquid diet.
I hope you feel better

Hi,
I'm day 12 post op, and it gets better.
Stay strong and busy yourself when you start thinking about comfort food.

You'll be given a meal plan that list the liquids. and Vitamins that you can have. If are not handed one, you may want to ask for one.

Gummy Vitamins are not taken until stage 2 of my diet. I think at that time, it should be ok.