Katherella

I did not know how bad my acid stomach was before the surgery. Whenever I felt that gnawing in my gut I ate to stop it, even if I wasn't too hungry. After surgery I had the same feeling and it scared me. I thought I went through all of this and It didn't work !!!! My doctor put me on an anti acid 20 Mg twice a day and it stopped. I know longer feel that horrible feeling and I do not feel hunger at all. I eat by the clock so I can try to make protein goals.

I did not know how bad my acid stomach was before the surgery. Whenever I felt that gnawing in my gut I ate to stop it, even if I wasn't too hungry. After surgery I had the same feeling and it scared me. I thought I went through all of this and It didn't work !!!! My doctor put me on an anti acid 20 Mg twice a day and it stopped. I know longer feel that horrible feeling and I do not feel hunger at all. I eat by the clock so I can try to make my protein goals.

I have heard that you need to have enough protein to be able to burn fat. How is your protein intake ?

Same with me.... had mine the 17th and no go yet ....talked with the nutritionists today and they said use miralax and Benefiber ?

I seem to have a heightened sense of smell and taste since the surgery. Some things I can not stand to smell or eat anymore.

I have struggled with that since the 3rd day of the pre surgery diet I had my surgery October 17th and hardly have eaten anything since. A little broth, some jello and water. I have lost 21 pounds but not the healthy way. My skin looks aged and dimpled I do not like any milk or milky type products. No yogurt I have texture issues as well. Today I decided to try some things that were not on my list. First, oatmeal with unflavored protein powder. Got a few bites of that down. Will work on it again tomorrow. Instead of eating plain broth I made my own in the crockpot. Put some meat and veggies and cooked them until falling apart. Put it in the blender and pulverized it. I put protein powder in with it and had success eating it. Maybe 5 baby spoon bites. What a difference in my energy level !!!

Developing a sore lump on my left from side shoulder / arm area 5 day post op. Getting progressively more sore as the day goes on. Haven't lifted anything. Anyone ever heard of this after surgery ?

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Nystatin is an anti fungal. Sometimes if you have to take antibiotics you can get thrush in your mouth so that maybe why

Good luck to you ALM !

Good luck to you. My surgery is at the same time. I have to be there at 5:15 am to be prepped. And 7:30 my life will change for the better ...I hope and [emoji120]

I am struggling a bit. I have not been eating much at all except jello and pudding. Everything else turns my stomach. I had major belly cramps last night and barely made it to the bathroom. I wasn't sure if it was because of my diet or that I was exposed earlier this week to a stomach virus. I came into brief contact with someone I later found out they had a 24 hour type of stomach virus. I do not want to postpone my surgery and have to do this liquid diet over again. I am hoping all will be ok by the morning tomorrow. I have to be there 5:15 am. I am nervous about the cutting part. I had four kids without medication but I never had surgery before. Good Luck nod Blessing for your surgery tomorrow [emoji120]

My husbands incisions were really red when he was leaving the hospital. I asked them to double check them. They did and said that it was normal especially the one were they pulled the specimen ( stomach) out. They also said if it got worse, except for possible bruising causing it, to call them. They healed a little each day until no more red.

I haven't tried it yet but I was told peanut butter protein powder mixed with either skim milk or water and crushed ice is good. I don't like milk or dairy products so I will try the water. I am struggling with finding something to take away the hunger [emoji850]

Weight 254 Height 5'6 Age 59

I was scheduled for the 18th of October. Today they called today to ask if I wanted to change it to the 17th. I said YES. Now the anxiety is kicking in. I know it is the right thing for me to do but I hate the thought of having to be cut. I have always been squeamish about that kind of thing. What are your fears ?

Good Luck tomorrow ! I am right behind you on the 17th !

My surgery is on October 18th. I will be starting my pre surgery liver shrink diet on the 11th. Any suggestions about how to make smoothies or anything I can eat without milk, yogurt or eggs ?

October 18th for me