patty0715

I have a strong craving for mashed potatoes!!! Nothing else...it's so strong today

Yes I did read it. I'm only on clear liquids until Wednesday so I think if I could have protein shakes I would be ok it I can't yet. Maybe more broth and sf jello and popsicles to "fill" me up.

I think I feel hungry today....I'm not sure how to tell but I've had broth, jello and some liquids and I still "feel" hungry....is it in my head?

Yes I get cold and it's like 90 degrees in NYC and I'm cold.

Today was a much better day for me...was able to get down chicken broth and sf jello in addition to water so really happy about that. I do have sinus pain today so the headache is bad but other than that I fee pretty good!

That's about how much I have been able to get down about 2-3 ounces over 2 hours so that's good to hear I'm not alone.

Thanks! Been home and having a hard time getting liquids down just called the dr to get some nausea meds. How much liquid is everyone getting down. I'm at bout 2 ozs so far and attempted to drink more and it all came back up. [emoji17]

So I am home and resting now. Not to much gas pain tons of acid reflux though. I am struggling to get down the 4ozs per hour but am going to keep trying. Walking definitely helps the pain but so does the pain meds lol I will say this when I woke up from surgery yes it felt like I was hit by something because that pain was like no other I have felt before. I am so thankful for all the well wishes and am looking forward to sharing my progress!

I'm doing ok....not in a lot of physical pain actually. I am able to get up and walk...just really sleepy. I did my leak test this morning and everything is fine now trying to drink 1 oz of apple juice and wow it is like the hardest thing ever! It's insane and to think a couple of hours ago I would have gulped this down!

I have to be at the hospital by 12:30 today for surgery. I'm excited but not yet nervous. I have read everything I can about what I will feel like post op and feel ready for this next step in my journey! I pray everything goes well!

Thanks!!! Keeping my fingers crossed for u that u get your approval soon!

Yes I will!!! No eating from midnight on Sunday! I'm on liquids and I'm thinking that's going to be harder than being on this liquid diet for 14 days!

Surgery time is 12:30!!!! So exciting!

Thank u so much! Mine were too!

Thank u!

Thank u God the doctor is going to clear me!!! My second showed my White Cell Count had decreased. I have such a sense of relief....the past few days have been anxiety filled!

Thank u...I don't really know why he didn't just give me antibiotics and I was so upset it didn't even cross my mind. I will definitely ask for them on Monday to get the my clearence.

He did another blood test to see if it comes down. On Monday I will get something because I have worked to hard for this to be a set back

So after 7 long months I went for my final clearance today from my PCP and he wouldn't clear me because my white cell count was high....I feel fine...I don't have a cold, no sore throat nothing. He re did the blood test and now to wait until Monday for results. I am so upset. My surgery is scheduled for May 15 and I've done everything I just feel defeated right now.

I am on Day 5 and am down 5lbs not to bad!

I haven't bought the shakes. I actually am drinking the premier shakes that were recommended by the Nutritionist and they taste pretty good and have 30g of protein. I like the vanilla and caramel flavors it's like a milkshake or at least that's what I'm telling myself. Let me know how the soups are I am having a hard time finding one that tastes good and are low in sodium.

He gives you a diet that you have to follow...basically water (with Crystal Light), 5-6 protein shakes, broth etc u can have some veggies but it's only a specific list that are acceptable.

The endoscopy was fine I did test positive for the H.Pylori thing so I was on medication for about two weeks but it went away after that.

You would have to do one every month so if you went 4/4 then the next one should be around 5/4 or later. Yes it takes about 2 months to get through all the doctors. You need to get referrals to all of them? I had to so that took a bit.

I started my monthly weigh ins the week after I saw Dr. Merola so that helped not extend it a month