Mellwit16

I don't have a drain either

@@BLERDgirl thanks for sharing! So helpful. Were you on blood thinners? I have pre-filled needles to inject myself once a day. My hospital stay is just overnight. My dr did mention the possibility of a drain. What is that for? Do they send you home with it?

@@Dad I just had my surgery on 1/2/15. I was in pain when I first woke up, and put in a pump. I want able to keep anything down the first night, but the next day I got some broth down and half a Protein shake.

I am giving myself a shot of lovanox (blood thinner) once a day as protocol from my doc For everyone that has had this surgery. I can't even feel the needle, it isn't bad! Also since this has become protocol 2 years ago no one has had any blood clots..do it is just preventative!

Day by day I am doing better, my pain is dwindling! My stomach is just sore. I am able to get between 45-60 grams of Protein, not too much Water, about a cup of broth, and I had a sugarfree Popsicle yesterday and a sugarfree pudding today.

I was ready to run the other way the day of surgery when I found out I lost 12 pounds in two and a Half weeks, but again can I live on a liquid diet the Rest of my life, no!! So hold your head up, beat of luck!

Thank you ladies!

Already getting nasty comments from my brother in law saying I didn't need the surgery I was just being lazy! Feeling really upset!

Best of luck I had mine on Friday and was sent home Saturday afternoon!

Scranton here, just sleeved yesterday (1/2/15)