Freiabr

Sleeved on 10/30

5’ 6”

SW 268

CW 245

GW 150

Two-week postop tomorrow, even though I had surgery on 10/30 🤷‍♀️ I can’t wait for the ok to eat soft foods since my bday is on Saturday the 10th...fingers crossed 🤞
My surgery went pretty well, I mean since I’ve been home I didn’t need to use the pain killers and nausea meds they prescribed but unfortunately I got asthmatic bronchitis right after surgery and am also on steroids and antibiotics which delays the healing process but besides that I am doing great!
What were the first soft foods you guys tried that wasn’t too heavy?

@recreating_courtney I too loved the premier shakes and when I tried them at the hospital I almost threw up. I think it was the lactose or maybe too much Protein 🤔 I am now drinking the Unjury ones and loved them with almond milk

I am on the liquid stage and although the doctor told me to drink 4oz per hour I can actually do 6-8oz and when I asked him if it was ok this morning he said “if it doesn’t hurt or give you nausea, you’re fine”. So I’m drinking 6-8oz of Water or Protein Shakes per hour and am fine, no pain or nausea.

11 minutes ago, KayKels said:

3 hours ago, Freiabr said:

This is the one I used pre surgery and loved it!

https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/shellys-baked-ricotta-324036

They have some really yummy recipes for each stage.

Thank you!! Just made it and it’s delicious

Very good right? I am thinking that for Thanksgiving since everyone would love it! I can't wait for next stage food and be able to eat eggs and cottage cheese though

1 hour ago, julesmiele said:

I’m trying to get enough Protein and Water in but if I over sip I get a sharp pain. Is that happening to you too?

I do get a sharp pain right around the diaphragm and beginning of stomach every time I take big sips. It feels like a knot but it goes away fairly quickly.

I usually get 4-8 oz of Water every hour or so and also drink 3 Protein Shakes which equals the 60 grams of Protein I need. I end up with 64-80 oz of fluids everyday and that's good for me. Whenever I feel eating a little something, I have a sugar free 15-calorie popsicle or Jello and it does the trick.

12 minutes ago, Yvonne47 said:

I've been hearing about these ricotta bakes I would the recipe from some one to try it out myself.

This is the one I used pre surgery and loved it!

https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/shellys-baked-ricotta-324036

They have some really yummy recipes for each stage.

So yesterday I tried a fat free sugar free vanilla pudding and in a matter of 10 minutes I had the worst BM ever! I was glad because I hadn't had a BM for 7 days but till this morning I still had bad diarrhea and am wondering if any of you had the same issue with puddings or Jello.

3 hours ago, Chrissy C said:

They took my drain out the day of discharge on 10/29. I was told not to put ointments on it. They said to just let it dry out. I did wash and pat dry. I was told I didn't have to cover it back up after I took their bandages off. My drain incision is completely closed with a scab now and its only been a few days

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Thanks. I wasn't sure if I should put the ointment or not but didn't put it. The hole is almost completely shut so I guess I'm ok.

8 minutes ago, Yvonne47 said:

I'm actually having cravings is this normal I can't wait until get cleared for puree soft foods because I'm so over these liquids for 2 weeks smh. I see my Dr on Tuesday I pray he clears me I want a egg so bad

I haven't had crazy cravings but would love to have some more variety in my menu. Like some salty stuff. I am going to make a Ricota bake as soon as my doctor gives the ok hahaha.

9 minutes ago, julesmiele said:

I was sleeved on October 30 2018, 6 days ago from today. The sounds my stomach is making woke me up from a deep sleep this morning and I actually felt hungry! I ran downstairs and grabbed a plain Greek yogurt. I took 2 small spoonfuls and my belly went silent. Is this going to happen everyday? The sounds are scary!

I too was sleeved on 10/30 and went to bed last night at the sounds of my stomach hahaha. I had a Protein Shake this morning and now I am feeling hungry. I think the sounds should stop once we reach the puree or solid food stage where we can eat more.

1 hour ago, Alpaca55 said:

Welcome home! What were the complications? How does it feel to be home? They gave me some additional dressings for when I shower - mine are Water proof but they might need changing... not sure about the ointment...

My surgery went well, but I started coughing on the 1st day and by the afternoon my oxygen level was down to 79% and my lungs had a lot of wheezing. I stayed 3 days on oxygen, doing nebulization every 4 hours and my Oxygen was at 83% they were very concerned I had pneumonia or something worse, I got 5 x-rays negative for that so the pulmonologist thinks I have asthma that was never diagnosed. They discharged me with the condition of seeing me Monday to check my oxygen level and do some more tests to figure it out what's going on. I didn't have nausea or much pain, I didn't even use painkillers there and was walking 5 times a day totally independent if it weren't for the respiratory issue. Much better being at home with hubby and kids and although I still having a lot of wheezing I am doing way better.

1 hour ago, Georgetown said:

Hi Freiabr. Glad you’re home! I had my surgery on 10/16. I had a drain they took out before I was discharged. I didn’t put any ointment on the incision. I did take the bandage off before I showered and then put a clean one on. My doctor said he didn’t want a wet bandage on the incision. Had the staples taken out a week later and you can barely tell there’s a scar there!

Best of luck to you!

Thanks! This is exactly what I am doing although there was very little like a drop of discharge on the bandage this morning kind of light yellow that's why I got worried.

Got my surgery done on 10/30, had some complications but was discharged yesterday 11/02.

Do you guys put some antibacterial ointment on the drain incision? Also, do you take off the bandage before showering and put it a new one after?