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Still in Hospital. I may go home today. We will see. Still in a lot of pain. I can only go about 3 hours between pain meds. One good news though... I passed gas today! Never thought I would be so excited! Just typing this wears me out. Going to rest now. I will check in later.

I probably over did it. I had two gowns (more like long night shirts) and used both. I used the underwear and I am so thankful that I took sports bras! I used my own toiletries. I also took some skid resistant house shoes. They came in handy for my many walks. Surprisingly I only used my phone, I didn't use my iPad.

@@Beni me too. 10 days out with no problems. Getting all the Water, Protein, and Vitamins in. Walking some. No pain meds in 5 days. After hearing all the problems and issues, I too am waiting for the other shoe to drop but I'm praying it doesn't. Praying for you too. And praying for everyone else who had this surgery. I hope everyone ends up fine and healthy!

Update:
-Had quick trip to ER for leg pain - muscle relaxers for sciatica
-Surgery was amazing. No gas pains, very little pain otherwise.
-not done much walking bcs of sciatica (worst it has ever been)
-my incisions are healing
-as of 7 days post op 16 pounds down (still have Fluid from surgery)
Looking forward to so much, as are we all! We are going to rock this bcs we are all here for each other! October rules: we're gonna ROAR!

Trying to get liquids down is a full time job. I can get maybe 8-16 ounces a day. Haven't had my vits for a few days. I have to get back on track. I have no idea how I will go back to work in 10 days.

I talked to my doc, area is still sore, they think it is just muscle healing pulling, as I am passing gas, pooping and drinking eating fine. I think my increased activity caused it.
worked 8 hours, spent three more with my son, now showering and off to boyfriends. Happy day!
Hope everyone else is continuing to heal well, and if you are struggling, hopefully you will feel better soon.

Hey all, been off for a few days. Yesterday was my first day on soft solids which is pretty much our life long diet besides waiting a few more weeks until we could introduce raw veggies and more meat. Hamburger didn't go down well for me, it could have been a bit too dry so I will have to try that again later. I had 1/2 C of chicken chewed really well with 1/4C of mashed potatoes yesterday. That went down so well and was heavenly! I broke my stall and have gone down 3 lbs so far, will weigh again next Friday. I start work on Monday (CNA and heavy lifting). Today I'm taking my kids trick or treating so I will be walking quite a bit. Congrats to the folks who made it o I t of Surgery this last week, may healing be speedy and uneventful. Today is the last day of October surgeries! We all did it! Blessings going out to Layknee and Bronxmerci that they have a very, Very uneventful November and future as they have been struggling.

No gas pains at all. No pain meds either. My surgery seems so different from most, I am kind of waiting for the other shoe to drop. There must be a catch and I have just not gotten to it. For right now I am counting my blessings.

Home safe and sound. Resting in my little room. Had Breakfast already. 2 oz lactaid and a scoop of unjury vanilla. It was delicious and I ate about 1/2 of it. Will continue to work on it. I have been up since 5 AM and I have managed 5 ounces of liquids.
Boy, do I burp all the time. It's ridiculous. I hope this passes or I will not be able to eat in front of another person ever.
I feel good but a little weak. Will stay in bed most of the day, I'm sure.

We are very close! ! I'm still on liquids until Monday. Then I go to pureed foods. I'm so excited!!!! I've been on a liquid diet since Oct. 6th.

This was my first week back to work and I'm exhausted. I went into the office two days and worked from home two days. It was hard to remember to get my Protein and Water while working. I need to do better with that. Taking tomorrow off because I think my body needs it.

Hi guys! Finally getting to check in. Surgery went good slept all day yesterday afterwards. Today i was able to walk a.little farther than to the bathroom and back but due to vomiting and dizziness thanks diludid.. haven been able to much but sleep. Held down 3 sips of beef broth and a little cranberry juice so im feeling better. Good luck to all who are scheduled tomorrow and today!

Oh my @@AuriP are you ready for that? Sounds like a lot of weight even 4 weeks out.

@@GFord889 Congrats for doing so well!! If you have the option and can afford to stay home for at least a full week do it.
I've known folks 6 days out who suddenly have an issue maybe it pain maybe it's trouble getting the liquid in. Just give yourself the time it was major surgery............ And if you decide & when you go back have a plan to get your liquids & Protein in no matter what. Ok! All the Best!

Having broth with Protein right now at the hospital. I feel good and the nurse said of all the patients this week I did the best. I am so used to doing the worst when it comes to medical issues this was the most wonderful complement I could have received. Of course there still a lot of recovery ahead of me but I had a good start. I going home sometime this afternoon. Hurray!

Old habits die hard. In my effort to take in as much Fluid as I can, so that I don't go through dehydration again. I went into the gas station and bought a 44 ounce Slurpie. I can't drink that much. I don't even know why I bought it. I could I had a baby size and I'd've been fine. fortunately my body doesn't care how much sugar I take in yet. But there's no way I'm getting down this whole Slurpie. They put me on phase three diet yesterday, soft foods and gave me more pain meds a whole other bottle. If I didn't have this pain in my lower left abdomen and lost my ability to drink copious amounts of Water, I wouldn't even be able to tell if I had surgery.

I had my surgery Monday, Oct. 27th and other than pulling my IV out the second day, everything has gone as smoothly as it possibly could! I feel VERY Blessed that I've had NO nausea, am able to get my fluids in and was able to go home yesterday. I feel almost perfectly normal except for the annoying drain that I keep having to change the bandaging on but that's normal they say and should stop soon. I'm even contemplating going back to work Monday. I have a job where I can do some light duty stuff until I'm ready to return to my regular job. I pray everyone is having as smooth a transition as I am...BUT...the doc told me to not get 'too comfortable'....I DID just have major surgery and things can crop up days later (like some minor pain or nausea). I'm just grateful to be doing so well Thanks for all the well wishes!! I've actually gained 3 pounds but I think it's from all the fluids in the hospital. I can't wait til things settle in and I can see where I really am

Hi everyone. I have slept through my entire recovery. It turns out Oxycodone puts me to sleep. No gas pain. I am to go home today at the end of the day. Until then I am going to relax. Go on my walks and sip my fluids. And make endless trips to bathroom. My kidneys have been very busy with this IV. I feel good.

@Smiley922Well yesterday was Day1 Puréed. I finally took the first bite around 2pm tuna, low fat mayo & cottage cheese all good & no problem drinking 30 mins before & after. It was the dinner that I regretted I made Fish Tilapia with ricotta cheese , potato creme spinach. I cut the fish into small bites before cooking and added broth I must have eaten about 1/4 cup but I didn't measure maybe it was a 1/2 cup it went down ok I chewed it well but as soon as I took a couple bites of spinach Whoa. A feeling of having food stuck, a flush discomfort my new pouch didn't like it at all. I never brought it back but I was walking around standing rubbing my chest for a good hour before I could even try a few sips of crystal light.
I think that was a mild reaction- I don't want a bad reaction and I'm glad I was at home. 3 hours later I had some pudding & Greek yogurt much better. I'm going back to Protein shakes Soup & tuna today. So much for worrying I will over eat. ????

I made it! The surgeon was able to do laparoscopic at the top of my stomach but also ended up having to open me up from my belly button down where I had my hysterectomy because of scar tissue. I think I remember them telling me last night that they cleaned up the scar tissue. I am in a bit of pain and coughing hurts like hell. My stomach feels like I did a million sit-ups. I'm supposed to get my cath out by 6am so I can start walking. I will check in again later...just pushed my happy button so getting sleepy.

About to leave for the hospital. Surgery is scheduled for 7. If it wasn't real before, it is now.

Hello Everyone,
Today I went for my one week post op appointment. I am so happy to have the drain out! Yes it hurt, felt weird and it still seems very strange. Good news since starting the pre op diet I am down 30 pounds. I'm Happy about that progress!!

Hello Everyone,
Today I went for my one week post op appointment. I am so happy to have the drain out! Yes it hurt, felt weird and it still seems very strange. Good news since starting the pre op diet I am down 30 pounds. I'm Happy about that progress!!

Hi guys! I'm one week post-op today. Surgery October 22, 2014. I think I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Can't say yet that I'm glad I did it but I'm not regretting it so much. I'm still in a lot of pain, especially at night and first thing in the morning. I don't know if that is from laying flat all night or what. I'm stil taking my pain meds, was going to try and be tough and not do it but then when the pain hits, I change my mind.
I still wake up sometimes and think, did I really do this? And was it stupid? So I'm waiting for the "I'm so glad I did it and wish I would have done it sooner" thinking kicks in!
I got to start eating "real food" today. Yay! It tasted so awesome. For lunch I had 2 oz of refried Beans and 1 oz of 2% shredded cheese. For supper I had 3 oz of egg beaters with 1 oz cheese. Then I've had to have a couple of Protein drinks in between to make sure I get my Protein in.
I came across a blog that called this first week hell week, I tend to agree with that. The timing of the Water, the slowness of drinking the water! It does not hurt me to drink fast but I know I'm not supposed to because of my pouch. I'm supposed to make 8 oz last one hour! I drank a lot of Water pre surgery so this is slowing me down. I'm staying on top of it though because my niece ended up in the hospital with dehydration.
I'm on oxygen 24/7 for at least two weeks. For some reason after surgery my oxygen level was low. I wasn't breathing well and they'd have to give me breathing treatments, plus I have that little thing you suck on to expand your lung capacity.
My surgery went well and I was supposed to get out the next day but because of my oxygen level, they did a cat scan on me and the next day a x-ray of my chest. I also was running a fever, so I guess better safe than sorry.
I'm at the point now, that I need to plan my meals. The food that was introduced to me today, I will be on 3 weeks. I thought I'd shopped and bought plenty but turns out I haven't!
I'm sure I'll have questions as this goes along. I have had no nausea which is great!
I'm walking for about 10 mintues outside a couple of times a day. I would like to start lifting light weights (5 #) soon, I can already see my arms sagging!
They told me not to weigh yet because they pumped me so full of water. I go for my 2 week surgeon checkup next Tuesday. I think I will use my home scales for my tickler since that is what I will use the most.
Best of luck to all of you!

@@Beni YAY!!!! So happy everything is going well. Keep it up and you'll be home healing in no time.