Finding myself again

Oh my goodness, YES!!! I am 2 weeks post op and have always struggled on that left side Tried to get off the pain med as I was walking every day, not a lot but a little. Eventually decided I still needed pain med. a day before my first follow up, a new pain developed where it hurt to breathe and sit. Also to laugh. Bought a binder for tummy and this helped. My doc appointment was rough. I cried the whole way through. I had kind of an emotional breakdown of sorts. Anyhow, they increased pain med strength and I now have a better hold on it. Wear binder all of the time pretty much. Back to walking. I am so glad this topic was posted because I for sure thought there was something really wrong w me????????.

Hey! Surgery was last Friday. Got home Sunday afternoon. Been doing ok with liquids. I just started a post on drinking too fast or too much at a time. Left side feels pretty awful. But at least we're through it!! I walked outside too yesterday. Hold on weather a little longer!!

Hello all. Need some input. I have found myself at times drinking a little much at a time or too quickly. My tummy is making all sorts of strange noises. Any input on this?

Hi Anxious to be me! My name is Kim. We had our procedures very close together. Please keep in touch as I am struggling with a lot of the same!

Thank you guys! Appreciate the support ????

Hello all. Just had my surgery on Friday All went well and just got home yesterday from hospital. Very excited it is done. Excited to start my new life.

Thank you guys!!

7 months ago, I remember thinking how will I make it 6 more months. It's going to go so slow. I am so uncomfortable and life, unfortunately, has become a chore at times. Well my day is tomorrow. The day that I have chosen to live by becoming healthier, happier, and loving life again. The journey starts, the truly hard work begins, BRING IT ON!!!!!!

Nov 6th here!! Getting excited!!

Good luck Sammie! Can't wait to hear how you are. I will be following you on Friday!!

You can do it!! I am 3 days away from surgery and it hasn't been easy. Just keep reminding yourself of how far you have come to get to this place! Good luck!

Hi everyone! My surgery is on Nov 6! Went for pre op on Tuesday and went well. Didn't think this day would ever get here. Ready to start day 3 of liquids. Getting a tiny bit easier????. I am from Kansas. Would love to keep in touch with as many of you as possible for support! I recently started some on line journaling which has been very therapeutic for me. Good luck all!!

Thank you Cassie! You as well

Hi Cassie! How is pre op diet going?

Hello all. So tomorrow is my pre op--yay!!! This is also when my 10 day diet starts. I decided to be ambitious and do a "trial run" today. Yikes. I work with small children, have been struggling with illness, and felt like I was going to crawl out of my skin by mid day. I know if I put my mind to it I will do it. But man, does your body begin to get used to it after a couple of days? Any tips? I got all my fluids in, just struggled with fuzzy thinking, no energy, etc... This too will pass????

Ok. Understand completely. Sent fr. Maybe we can communicate by email, writing, etc... Whatever works. My email is khander@cox.net. My name is Kim!

Yes me too! How do we go about that? Fb friends?

Thank you both of you! Woke up today and nasty cough has subsided a bit!!

Yes November 6!! Anyone want to be a surgery buddy with me?

Hello all! My insurance approved my surgery, which will be November 6!!! I am almost there????????. Will be looking for a lot of support, words of wisdom, or any input you can offer! My pre op is this coming Tuesday. I work with children, and, of course have come down with a sinus infection/severe allergies. Anyways, lifting up prayers that I will be healthy as the next two weeks approach. What's the worse that can happen? Delayed surgery, oh well!! Keep on swimming, keep on swimming--right?! Just want to be healthy and have stamina for when surgery is over. Would love a surgery buddy!!

Ok. Thank you for your response.

Hi all! Surgery date is November 6. Pre op appointment is Oct 27. Of course, I have a sinus infection and have been on antibiotics plus allergy meds. Question: cough still sounding pretty bad. Have been on prednisone in the past. Wondering if I should just let my body fight it off or try to start some prednisone

Gotcha! Thanks

Thank you all!! What are these crush packets---do you mean orange crush as in the pop?

Hi everyone!! Does anyone have any suggestions on water enhancers, like crystal lite, mio, etc to help get all water in for someone who has struggled for years to love water?????