Luvin_Life125

I also slept in my recliner for the first week home. Laying flat felt like it pulled my stitches inside and the recliner gave me just enough support and the rift angle to not pull anything. Now after 2 weeks I sleep in bed and wake up in every position imaginable. I bought a new recliner a few weeks before surgery because I figured I would be spending some quality time in it.

My first week sucked! I was sore, couldn't drink much, dehydrated, sleeping in the recliner , and not the least bit thrilled with my decision to have surgery. Every day was better than the last and by 8 days after surgery I felt like a new person. Just remember if it starts out rough, it does get better. I am just over 2 weeks out and you would never know I had surgery that recently. I hope you have an easy and quick recovery and good luck on your surgery!

I buy mine at Walgreens and I have also seen it at WalMart. It is located in the medication area and is on the shelf with miralax, dulcocet, and the other laxatives and stool softeners. A box is under $5 and it works great for constipation relief as an occasional help.

I used to run/speed walk 3-5 miles a day before my back gave out. I am very picky about walking shoes and have tried many brands. My #1 favorites are Brooks but they are about $110+ a pair. My second favorites are Asics because they tend to have a wider toe box (for the front of your foot) than any other brand I have tried and they also have good arch support. The thing to watch out for with Asics is they make them at different price points. The ones that have a suggested retail of over $70 tend to have more cushion & support IMO. I always watch for the pricey models to go on clearance and grab them when they get to $50 or less. They come out with updated models regularly so as long as you don't mind last seasons colors you can get a great pair of shoes for a very reasonable price. I like 6pm.com for great sales on good shoes. Let us know if you find any great shoes too! I am always looking for new ones to try as my everyday shoes.

My prayers are with you. I hope they are able to find what is wrong and fix it quickly so you can be on the road to recovery soon.

Very interesting topic!

I use the smooth move tea to help combat the effects of the narcotics I take daily. It is effective and gentle. I never would have believed it if I hadn't tried it for myself.

I absolutely can see the great work you have done so far! Keep up the great work! I think it is some kind of mental block where we can't see it in ourselves no matter how much we lose. Keep tracking your progress and taking pictures!

I love to cook from scratch and that probably won't change. I enjoy new recipes and trying to make new things. I have already found myself looking for healthier substitutions and new things to try once I am able to move beyond liquids. My love of cooking is evolving, but I am sure it won't go away.

I am hosting dinner at my house and I am still on full liquids only. I also cook everything from scratch because my son has multiple life threatening food allergies. For everyone but me I am making: turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, rolls, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and apple pie. For myself I am making a low fat high protein butternut squash soup. Everyone gets some great home cooked comfort food and I stick to my food requirements. My hubby doesn't mind being my taster this year. I plan on freezing left over white meat in 3 oz portions with just enough gravy to keep it moist for when I get to move on with my food intake.

Pre period bloating could be a culprit definitely. I also find my belly looks more distended when I am constipated, maybe that could he adding to the bloat?

Good luck and prayers for a speedy recovery!

I am almost 2 weeks post op and I am also still trying to learn my body's signals. From what I have read and understand, the nerves in our stomachs are also traumatized from surgery and aren't reliable yet. Your best bet is to only eat the amounts your surgeons office says to ( ie 1/8 cup) until you learn your body and your body becomes reliable. It is a learning process. Congrats on your surgery and keep up the good work!

I am so happy to hear I am not the only one getting tired of full liquids! I am on full liquids until at least 12/1 and I just want to chew something. Other than being tired of my food choices I am doing surprisingly well. Tomorrow is 2 weeks since surgery and I can get all of my fluids in and have no problems drinking. It is still a struggle to get enough protein everyday, but I keep trying to improve my protein intake every day. I am scheduled for an upper GI on Wednesday because I when I lay down the acid backs all the way up my esophagus and it feels like there is nothing stopping it. I am talking pain like I have never felt in my life. The pain was so bad I was sweating, pale, and on the verge of passing out from it. I had to convince my husband not to call an ambulance and that I wasn't dying. So I have yet to sleep in my bed because I do not want to ever have a repeat performance of that acid burn. I like my recliner and it is comfortable, but I just want my bed back! Keep up the good work everyone! I am so proud of you all!

Great job! Keep it up!

8 months is a short window to work with. I also would push it along and make sure you get everything done ASAP. Getting ready for the procedure can take some time. If it helps any, I was always weighed fully dressed, even when I was wearing my winter boots.

I am now 12 days post op and still wearing mine. It makes a huge difference in supporting my abdomen and incisions. Without the binder on it feels like the weight of my stomach pulling down really pulls on the incisions. It is a tremendous help to support my belly when I am asleep too! I will keep wearing it as long as I need and as long as my incisions hurt with movement and pulling.

The odor you are experiencing is most likely your body metabolizing the anesthesia. Anesthesia stinks and it takes a while for your body to get rid of it all. Usually by 5 days post op you should notice it getting significantly better. COngrats on your surgery and good luck!

Amen! I am post op day 12 and still on full liquids and will be until 12/2. I can't wait to be able to eat actual food and I will be frustrated when I spend all day cooking Thanksgiving dinner and I can't have any of it. I know the full liquids are for the best and I didn't take surgery lightly. I just keep plugging along every day and finding ways to make my liquids a bit more interesting while sticking to my guidelines. Food will be part of my life again eventually. This is just a very small part of the journey and we can do it! Keep sticking to the plan and working towards goal!

Hang in there it does get better day by day! Congratulations on your surgery!

Oooh I never realized how much I will miss food while I journey through the liquid stage. I understand the temptation and how good it sounds . However, you have to be strong and resist the temptation. Find a way to talk yourself through it and keep telling yourself this is for your health and the well being of your stomach . Hang in there! Pizza will eventually be allowed again after we heal! Stay strong!

I have been on 40mg of omeprazole daily for over 4 months and I am now 8 days post op. I haven't had heart burn since it was started. Tonight I finally felt well enough to try sleeping in bed instead of my recliner . I laid in bed for about an hour when I had to get up because my chest and throat are burning like nothing I have ever felt before. My body is in a full out sweat and I am close to vomiting because the heartburn is that bad. I am currently chewing tums down like mad trying to get this burning at least slowed down enough to at least stop sweating. Is there more my doc can do for this ? Any tips to help me get through the night? I already am sitting upright and planning to spend another night in the recliner .

Day 8 and I am feeling amazingly better than when I started this post. I am slowly getting closer to my protein and water goals. I am still sleeping in the recliner because laying flat is still really uncomfortable. I am counting the days until I can be back in my bed, with my pillows, my hubby, and my pooch. I am past the regret and wondering if I did the right thing. I am down 20#'s from my starting weight, 13#'s from my surgical date.

I have codes for your 1st and 5th Graze box free if anyone wants to give it a try pm me. You can cancel after the 1st box if you don't want anymore and you will not be charged anything. It also allows you to specify if you are looking for high protein, low fat, low calorie, low carb, sweets, and whatever else your fancy may be. Give it a try and if you like it great, if not, you are aren't out anything.

My throat hurt and swallowing was difficult for about 4 days after surgery and it has gotten better each day since then. Take it slow and keep working and to meet your fluid goals and work toward your protein goals. Hang in there!