KellyinCali

I had my surgery on May 31st (one week ago) and feel like everything is progressing well. My biggest lingering complaint is sleeping. No matter what I do I cannot sleep on either side or flat on my back. The only option where I can get any relief is to prop my upper body up on about 5 pillows and sleep this way. If I try to sleep any other way I experience nausea or gas pains in my chest.
Anyone else encounter this issue? I have tried using pillows to prop up my belly on my sides, nothing seems to help. Any advice?
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You are both absolutely right, I know that I keep forgetting that I just had major surgery. I guess I am just frustrated being still 2 weeks away from being about to eat pureed food. I feel like I should be dropping weight like crazy since I am killing myself eating the same two things everyday. Protein shake, Soup, Protein Shake, soup.... over and over. I just want a scrambled egg or some tuna fish so bad... still two more weeks. Sorry to whine Im just feeling a bit discouraged.
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You are both absolutely right, I know that I keep forgetting that I just had major surgery. I guess I am just frustrated being still 2 weeks away from being about to eat pureed food. I feel like I should be dropping weight like crazy since I am killing myself eating the same two things everyday. Protein shake, Soup, Protein Shake, soup.... over and over. I just want a scrambled egg or some tuna fish so bad... still two more weeks. Sorry to whine Im just feeling a bit discouraged.
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Whew, the first four weeks are now behind me! I've been doing quite a bit of reflecting on my experience so far, and here are some of my thoughts:
1. I've lost 27 pounds! I'm so excited by the numbers on the scale. Still wearing the same clothes though. I have a box in my bedroom already labeled "too big", and I can't wait to start filling it with clothes to give away!
2. The first few days sucked way more than I expected (too much vomit!), but after that it's actually been a pretty easy recovery. I'm meeting and often exceeding my Fluid and Protein goals.
3. I'm surprised that I don't miss junk food. I don't mind when my kids eat ice cream in front of me, or when we order a pizza. I'm mostly content with my tuna, or scrambled egg, or hummus, or cheese. However, I am starting to tire of the soft foods I've been eating and am looking forward to getting the docs okay to start trying a greater variety of foods.
4. I really want to take a bubble bath. I'm thinking I probably could at this point, but I'm such a stickler for the rules that I'm not going to do it until doc says ok. Since I was self pay, I really want to avoid any possible complications that will cost even more money!
5. Before surgery, I didn't really want to tell anyone. Now I'm so excited about my new, healthier lifestyle, that I want to shout it from the rooftops to anyone who will listen. I have not had any negative reactions from the people I've told. If they had negative opinions about it, they've kept it to themselves, so that's good.
6. I think I may be lactose intolerant now. Ive switched to soy milk, but yogurt and cheese don't seem to bother me. Not sure if things will stay this way, or if it's just part of my healing process and it will go away with time.
7. I've started a small garden, I've been walking every day, and I have TWO vacations planned in the next 4 months - Mexico with the kids, and New England fall colors with the husband.
Life feels great right now and I haven't regretted the surgery once! Thanks for reading. This site has been very helpful for me so far, and I plan to stay connected here as part of my commitment to a new lifestyle.
Christi
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Im 7 days post op and it does get better. I am struggling with everything tasting really gross to me and intake is difficult especially of the Protein. Just do the best you can. Cant expect more than that. By day 3 I was barely taking in 8oz of Water...now on day 7 im up to about 32 oz. It will get better with time for both of us.
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