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I’m having the same issue, but it’s slowly getting better. I’m looking forward to it being less of an issue. The first couple of days I felt like I was going to barf when the gas was coming up, but thankfully I didn’t.

I have IBS-D, so I’m used to having a leaky faucet down there... lol but at the same time I had friends tell me “oh you’ll be constipaited,” and I thought for once... Nay? Is this regularity!? Lol

I have a small blister near one of my steri-strips, and the closest I can figure online is that I might be having an allergic reaction to the adhesive. Anyone know anything about that? I have a follow up with my surgeon on Wednesday, so it’s just a couple of days. Thankfully it doesn’t hurt any more than the incision site does. My abdomen still itches quite a bit, I told myself “that means it’s healing!” ...and now I have this blister. I’ve dropped 7 pounds since surgery, and it’s blowing my mind!

@RTL1234 yep! That’s me on IG! Feel free to follow me if you’d like! If not it’s all good! My pain is minimal today, really. Getting up from sitting or sitting down is actually not too bad at all. I had to brace myself hard for that and now I can hop up pretty quickly. I’m having some diarrhea, but that’s to be expected on a liquid only diet, right? I’m staying pretty well hydrated. My throat feels a little tender sometimes but I think it’s just the intubation catching up to me, but my phlegm is almost gone. I’m trying to walk more today than I did the last two days, but we will see.

If it were me, I’d probably just make a new account and start over (or see if you can contact them and reset your algorithm). Websites can be frustrating.

Doing ok over here! Down 2.2lb since operation day! Still having some minor gas pains, and some pain where they biopsied my liver. Doing well on my liquid diet. I have my first post-op on 1/6, she will likely clear me to full liquids.

My husband will likely chisel down our freezer, but we generally only tried to buy groceries for up to 2 weeks at a time. I’m still on clear liquids right now, so we don’t have a ton of stuff around... but we will likely just give stuff away/donate if we can’t use it.

I am a vegetarian. I had my surgery on 12/30, so the jury is still out on whether or not I’’m lactose intolerant now... but regardless, if I stumble upon some dairy free protein sources that are awesome I’ll let you know. I already had issues drinking straight milk before my surgery. I could eat cheese, yogurt, and ice cream (on occasion) with little difficulty though. I think their processing makes it easier on my stomach. Anyway, like I said I’ll keep you posted if I find something awesome!

My nutritionist said the first week I didn’t have to worry about getting protein so much, if my body doesn’t tolerate it, it’s ok. She said I can try drinking protein waters and bone broth (I’m a vegetarian, but I found a vegan protein vegetable broth), but the first week is just to rehabilitate, and keep it easy on the stomach.

On a similar vein, I found a vegan high protein broth made with tofu/soy. I haven’t had any yet, but I got it at Walmart.

Hi friend! They sent me home 29 hours after my arrival, so it wasn’t same day! I’m doing pretty good! I just get some nausea when I try to consume anything that isn’t straight water. So the last 2 times I ate, I needed anti nausea pills. Other than that, pain is being controlled by Tylenol.

I’m home! So One major thing I found, is that I brought a lot of stuff with me that I didn’t even use. I brought my Nintendo Switch, journals, an adult coloring book...they all stayed in my tote. After the surgery I was out until about 5:30pm. At that time I was in and out of sleep until almost midnight. Finally I came to enough to be aware of the shoulder pain, left side. Then they gave me that tube you blow in. Which the right shoulder pain made it impossible to do. I can do it now but I still have a bit of abdominal pains. If you have long hair, braid it so it’s easier to stick into the cap for the OR. Don’t take anything more than a phone charger with a long cord if you will only be in for 24 or so hours (I was released after 29 hours of being there (from arrival before the appointment until I got discharged). My hospital had a lot of good movies on their TV program, and they also have cable television. The little time I did spend in my room, I put it on a movie or TV program while I “ate” and then once I was done eating I’d go for a walk around the floor. Anyway, I took a lot of stuff and I didn’t even use it. Not even my chapstick or nail clippers. If you take meds that the hospital won’t have for your stay, take the prescription bottle filled with only the amount of pills you will need that day. Since my hospital was a heart and surgical hospital, they weren’t going to have my OCD meds, so I brought the bottle with two pills in each only. If I think of anything else useful, I’ll let you guys know! Just don’t take a ton of stuff, because you’ll have to carry it back out with you. If it’s not essential, just don’t bring it. And someone recommended a pillow for the car ride—smart recommendation! We live across town from where the hospital is, and hit a lot of bumps in the road on the way home. So I had to hug that pillow tight. Ask for an extra pillow in your room, too! You might hug it when you have to cough, sneeze, etc. it will help! I didn’t have a sore throat from being intubated but I did get the excessive phlegm.

I’m awake! Alive! I’ve peed a ton. The breathing tube test thing is my mortal enemy because the excess gas won’t let me breathe! So much burping! I’ll update more when I get home!

Surgery day! I’m 288.4 this morning! I can’t wait! I report in about 2 hours!

Thanks friend! I just got the confirmation call, my surgery is at 10am, arrival time at 8am (Pacific)! I’ll keep you guys updated as I can!

I was told to go as low sugar as possible, but that most protein drinks were ok!

December 29th, surgery tomorrow!! Yay! I’m so ready! I’m down 18 pounds from my highest weight! COVID test came back negative! I hope all of my other testing is in line with surgery! I’ll probably hear something today if it’s not. Haha. I discovered through blood testing I’m iron deficiency anemic, but they also had me quit all of my supplements almost 10 days ago. I’m wondering if the iron in my blood can take a beating that quickly. Anyone know?

Welcome to the forums! I’m 2 days from surgery, so we’re close in our surgery dates! Congratulations on your surgery!

Just finished my pre-admission testing! Two days until surgery (12/30)!

My surgery is coming up on 12/30, and I haven’t hit any of the fears or concerns that I thought I would yet. I’ve had two c-sections and I also broke my nose and had a rhinoplasty to correct a deviated septum. I’ve done well with anesthesia and even my c-section recoveries weren’t miserable. I’m quite optimistic that everything will go well. I wish I could rub some of my optimism off on you! If you need to chat, I’m always around, please send me a message! We’re practically surgery twins!

Great job!! Congratulations!!

Heh, I might be a special case because I kept advocating hard for myself all along, but from submission to approval was about 3 days for me. Originally one of the people I spoke with said it could take 7-10 business days for my insurance to respond, but I guess it depends on your insurance. The person I spoke with also said at the end of the year insurances tend to respond quickly.

That’s so awesome! Congratulations! The only medications I take with respect to physical health are omeprazole and lisniopril. I’m looking forward to cutting the lisniopril (blood pressure!), but I know I’ll be on the omeprazole for 3 months after surgery (protocol for my surgeon’s office). I’m wondering if my mental health meds will change, too. (I have moderate OCD.)

Thanks friend, you’re so right. And I’m prone to depression this time of year (Seasonal Depression due to the darkness, we’re in sunny California, so it’s common!). I have been sticking to the diet since Christmas Eve (when I indulged a little), and I feel better with regards to the guilt. I’ve forgiven myself. It’s ok to make mistakes as long as you learn from them and move on. Much love to you as well.

My hospital is a heart and surgical hospital dedicated to surgeries and care related to the heart. They don’t have Covid patients there, which is why I’m relieved to have my surgery there. I will be tested for Covid on 12/28 (Monday), and will be quarantined until surgery on 12/30 (Wednesday). Then I will be quarantined at home for 2 weeks post-op to ward off any chance of catching Covid. That’s the protocol the hospital told me.