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I have a timer from Bartastics sent for ever 15 minutes reminding me to drink. I have silly sayings like “Must drink coffee”, “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere “ , “It’s wine o’clock “, “Tequila because Water is boring “, & “Must go pee” as reminders.

Don’t give up! The 1st few days can be pretty bad. I remember thinking the same thing. That was 5 years ago.
Just do what you can. Always have a Protein Drink, Water or even tea next to you. Take a little sip every 5 minutes. All of those count as Fluid right now.
You will feel better once you get to puréed & then solids. It just takes time.
Try Cortaid or an anti itch cream on your incisions if you need it.

Don’t give up! The 1st few days can be pretty bad. I remember thinking the same thing. That was 5 years ago.
Just do what you can. Always have a Protein Drink, Water or even tea next to you. Take a little sip every 5 minutes. All of those count as Fluid right now.
You will feel better once you get to puréed & then solids. It just takes time.
Try Cortaid or an anti itch cream on your incisions if you need it.

Don’t give up! The 1st few days can be pretty bad. I remember thinking the same thing. That was 5 years ago.
Just do what you can. Always have a Protein Drink, Water or even tea next to you. Take a little sip every 5 minutes. All of those count as Fluid right now.
You will feel better once you get to puréed & then solids. It just takes time.
Try Cortaid or an anti itch cream on your incisions if you need it.

Don’t give up! The 1st few days can be pretty bad. I remember thinking the same thing. That was 5 years ago.
Just do what you can. Always have a Protein Drink, Water or even tea next to you. Take a little sip every 5 minutes. All of those count as Fluid right now.
You will feel better once you get to puréed & then solids. It just takes time.
Try Cortaid or an anti itch cream on your incisions if you need it.

I have nothing to offer but a hug. Try to take a short walk in the sunshine.

Wow! That’s crazy! Good luck on your stent surgery!

Wow! That’s crazy! Good luck on your stent surgery!

It will get better. I remember thinking “What the hell did I just do to myself?” We have just put our body and mind through a lot it’s gotta get used to everything.

It will get better. I remember thinking “What the hell did I just do to myself?” We have just put our body and mind through a lot it’s gotta get used to everything.

Your insurance might not require a waiting period but they might have several of things you have to do before surgery. A psych eval, meeting with the dietitian so many times and meeting with your doctor several times before they will approve surgery.

You’ll probably have to have another sleep test since yours was over a decade ago. But sometimes they are done at home. You wear a monitor for 1 to 2 nights at home. From that they determine if you have sleep apnea.

Welcome Melba!
The tiredness will get better as you are able to add more solid foods. Try to eat 5 small meals that are high in Protein a day. That should really help.
Good luck returning to work.

Your insurance might not require a waiting period but they might have several of things you have to do before surgery. A psych eval, meeting with the dietitian so many times and meeting with your doctor several times before they will approve surgery.

You’ll probably have to have another sleep test since yours was over a decade ago. But sometimes they are done at home. You wear a monitor for 1 to 2 nights at home. From that they determine if you have sleep apnea.

Your body has just been through major trauma & is still healing & adjusting to your new normal! It’s gonna take a couple of weeks. Listen to your body & don’t do too much too soon!

Your body has just been through major trauma & is still healing & adjusting to your new normal! It’s gonna take a couple of weeks. Listen to your body & don’t do too much too soon!

Your body has just been through major trauma & is still healing & adjusting to your new normal! It’s gonna take a couple of weeks. Listen to your body & don’t do too much too soon!

I’m confused. When did you have surgery? March 29th was yesterday.

That sounds awful! Your poor tiny tummy. It’s probably your tummy being worried that is gonna come back up too. Take small “bites” of pudding slowly & a couple of minutes apart & see if that helps.
I hope you feel better soon!

It might just take more time. Try again in a few days.
For the 1st year my daughter couldn’t eat chicken without it upsetting her tummy. Now she has no problems eating anything! She is 4.5 years out. The only problem I have is getting sick when I eat too much! I am 5 years out.

It might just take more time. Try again in a few days.
For the 1st year my daughter couldn’t eat chicken without it upsetting her tummy. Now she has no problems eating anything! She is 4.5 years out. The only problem I have is getting sick when I eat too much! I am 5 years out.

My surgeon said to not eat more than 3.5oz of food so I always weigh my food when I’m at home.
If I do eat too much I’m miserable & have the through up sometimes.
I’m almost 5 years out.

I had a bypass & use the patch Vitamins. I am almost 5 years out & haven’t had any problems with blood work.
I take enough meds/supplements as it is & don’t want to add another thing to swallow.
I know they are expensive but totally worth it to me.

I had a bypass & use the patch Vitamins. I am almost 5 years out & haven’t had any problems with blood work.
I take enough meds/supplements as it is & don’t want to add another thing to swallow.
I know they are expensive but totally worth it to me.

So happy for you! We will be here for you as you prepare & after the surgery too!

I’m almost 5 years out. Sometimes I have to remind myself to eat slower because my 3.5 oz of food can be gone too quickly. Sitting down (not standing up at the counter) & putting my fork down between bites helps a lot. We eat at the couch a lot (it’s just me & my husband) so I cut all my meet up before we sit down. I really have to remind myself to slow down then!
When I’m done eating I will swish some Water in my mouth & swallow. It helps to get the taste of the food out of my mouth & any little partials that may be hiding in my teeth out.
BTW: I still weight my food when I’m at home. I don’t go over 3.5 oz. I know if I eat more then that I will be uncomfortably full & have to lay down!