Auntiex3

I have been wanting to drink from a straw, but have been scared to. I don't think it would bother me, but they stressed not to do it so much that I worry about it. Plus I read on some chat one day, that it would stretch your stomach. Have any of you heard that before, bc I don't see how it could

yes absolutely!!!! i'm two months out, and I try to do everything that I'm suppose to, but I am so scared, that I will fall back into my old habits. 88 lbs so far is AWESOME!!!! Congratulations, and don't worry, we got this!

This sounds horrible but I can't figure out how to start a new topic. Done it before a couple times, but don't see it now, lol. Anyhow, can anyone give suggestions on gummy Vitamins? I'm wanting to switch from the pills to gummies, but i'm not sure which route I should go. Thanks!

OMG!!!!! I'm so glad you posted this! I wake up and my breath makes me sick!

I was ok up until about three days before. They had told me my heart was enlarged and wanted a ct done. the ct came back fine, but I was still a nervous wreck. I actually had tears coming down my face while I was in the pre-op room. Then they gave me something for my nerves. Take a deep breath and try to relax. Good luck on your surgery tomorrow, keep us posted!

My dr said 48 hours after last dose of pain meds...

I'm 11 days post op, and I struggle with my Protein daily! I used the EAS chocolate before, and never had a problem with it. Now it makes me feel nauseous. I also bought some off Amazon that is "unflavored", it stinks so bad I can't even attempt to taste it for fear of gagging. I also bought some vanilla protein and it does the same as the chocolate. If ou run across something that works, let me know please, bc I'm averaging about 40 g of protein a day.

I had my surgery on the 18th as well. I have been hungry once or twice, but it's not something that happens daily. I am having problems getting all my fluids and Protein in though. Not much longer and we can go to puree foods....Hang in there

my drainage tube came out under my right breast. I had to empty it and record the mL. I'm not pushing the working out right now, but I also don't want to put if off. I asked yesterday at my apt, and they said, whatever I'm comfortable with.

sounds good! great job! im waiting for next tues so I can have cottage cheese!!!!! lol

So I had surgery last tues, and went yesterday for my one week appointment. They took the drainage tube out & said everything looked good! I've also lost 19 lbs!!!! I'm still struggling to get all fluids & Proteins in, but I'm doing better than I was a few days ago with that. I feel very exhausted and tired all the time though. I've told myself all day that I was gonna work out, but it hasn't happened yet. I just don't seem to have the energy. It still hurts a little when I bend over but nothing major. I'm looking forward to cottage cheese next week!!!!!

they put the drainage tube in the day they did the surgery. I keep it for a week and then they take it out.

My legs are also very swollen still, I'm assuming its where I received so much Fluid while in the hospital. Did anyone else have this problem?

I had surgery on the 18th. My incision for my drainage is really sore. That's were my "problem" is. I also have zero appetite. Today I've had 4 oz of chicken broth, and 4 oz of pudding. Getting ready to make myself eat 4 more oz of broth. I know I'm not getting in the Protein I need, but if I eat more, I'm worried I'll hurt my new pouch.

thanks Elode, for some reason I was seeing post-op and not pre-op, lol! Yeah, the drain is my main issue. Its tolerable, but I just worry about catching it on something or whatever. Thanks