seahay

Had surgery 9/29. Was successful. That's the important thing. The hospital experience itself was bureaucratic and indifferent. Hurry up and wait. I would have crawled away on my belly rather than spend another night. Lots of gas day one and two post-op. I thought my bellybutton would pop out - seriously. Had five incisions, four minor and one large. Only the large one was sensitive - not painful, but irritated by clothing. No appetite, survived on Protein Ice. Days 3&4 post-op were better. Still clear liquid diet, but added chix broth to menu - along with all the vitamins and crushed-up medications. Stopped the liquid painkiller. Day 5 was back to feeling good, normal good. Walked alot, even briskly. Chix broth, approved yogurt, whey drink(have to work on that), water. I will see my surgeon in 5 days. After that will start eating mushy stuff. Not as of yet suffering hunger. I can even enjoy the smell of food without craving. No regrets. Things looking good(knock on wood).

Hang in there Aisha - only 5 more days. Deep breaths and nice, long walks.

Nice to see all the encouragement. My surgery is on 9/29, pre-op diet starts 9/15. Trying not to go hogwild before that. Surgery in North Mississippi.