chad2rad

No doubt thank you

Thinking of you.

Just wanted to encourage you. Today is day 5 since surgery. I am feeling rested, full and more at peace with decision than before. Had a long walk today, surprised by the energy level. The discomfort has gotten better each day do far. Best of luck... Octosleevers!

Just wanted to encourage you. Today is day 5 since surgery. I am feeling rested, full and more at peace with decision than before. Had a long walk today, surprised by the energy level. The discomfort has gotten better each day do far. Best of luck... Octosleevers!

Funny... Nope we are def shrinking around here. And my babies are teens.

You guy are great, followed your advice and had some cream of chicken soup. Grateful it was not chocolate or citrus.

Now that I can have some warm creamed soups and all. Just wanted to ask... Is it best just to microwave say a few ounces at a time? So far post op I have been sticking to cold stuff. Thanks!

I put warm compresses over my jawbone last pm, for a while. Feels less tight and aches less as well today. Will continue today and see what happens and will work on some massage, too. Thank you my friend.

What techniques did u use?

My jaw was sore but okay until this pm. Have not called, yet.

Tomorrow get to start full liquids in the morning! Yes! I had a dream about eating grilled fish, too. Who dreams about fish? LOL

I had surgery Monday and my jaw has been sore since. Caught myself clinching my teeth, as well. Used to but had stopped. Well today, my mouth will not open fully. I researched online and have been using a heating pad on my jawbone to relax the muscles tonight. May need to get a brace to prevent grinding. Did anyone else get tmj after intubation? Thx

Not weird

This is my second day at home after surgery on Monday. The gas pains yesterday were terrible, but I took two 45 min or so walks outside as well as some inside and I feel much, much better today. The bloated feeling is down. I have started drinking in 3 oz plastic mouthwash cups which helps me remember to slow down with sips. Harder than I thought. Pain wise much improved. Took one dose of liquid lortab and a gas x strip today. I am not very tired yet. Glad I have two weeks off. Today I swallowed my meds slowly. I do have to take prevacid, another capsule and two b/p pills. My surgeon said ok, but I am still worried. Prevacid meltaways are 600 a month. So, no thank you. I am attracted to some foods post op that I have no business thinking about. Starting to see what head hunger post op is all about. At this point, I am looking at Fluid intake, some exercise and a lot of rest. Happy to be on the other side. I am 5 lbs down since Monday

I am burping a little less, still happens though

This is my second day at home after surgery on Monday. The gas pains yesterday were terrible, but I took two 45 min or so walks outside as well as some inside and I feel much, much better today. The bloated feeling is down. I have started drinking in 3 oz plastic mouthwash cups which helps me remember to slow down with sips. Harder than I thought. Pain wise much improved. Took one dose of liquid lortab and a gas x strip today. I am not very tired yet. Glad I have two weeks off. Today I swallowed my meds slowly. I do have to take prevacid, another capsule and two b/p pills. My surgeon said ok, but I am still worried. Prevacid meltaways are 600 a month. So, no thank you. I am attracted to some foods post op that I have no business thinking about. Starting to see what head hunger post op is all about. At this point, I am looking at fluid intake, some exercise and a lot of rest. Happy to be on the other side. I am 5 lbs down since Monday

This is my second day at home after surgery on Monday. The gas pains yesterday were terrible, but I took two 45 min or so walks outside as well as some inside and I feel much, much better today. The bloated feeling is down. I have started drinking in 3 oz plastic mouthwash cups which helps me remember to slow down with sips. Harder than I thought. Pain wise much improved. Took one dose of liquid lortab and a gas x strip today. I am not very tired yet. Glad I have two weeks off. Today I swallow my meds slowly. I do have prevacid, another capsule and two b/p pills. My surgeon said ok, but I am still worried. Prevacid meltaways are $600 a month. So, no thank you. I am attracted to some foods post op that I have no business thinking about. Starting to see what head hunger is post op is all about. At this point, looking at fluid intake, some exercise and a lot of rest. Happy to be on the other side. I am 5 lbs down since Monday.

Thank you for asking. This is my second day at home after surgery on Monday. The gas pains yesterday were terrible, but I took two 45 min or so walks outside as well as some inside and I feel much, much better today. The bloated feeling is down. I have started drinking in 3 oz plastic mouthwash cups which helps me remember to slow down with sips. Harder than I thought. Pain wise much improved. Took one dose of liquid lortab and a gas x strip today. I am not very tired yet. Glad I have two weeks off. Today I swallowed my meds slowly. I do have to take prevacid, another capsule and two b/p pills. My surgeon said ok, but I am still worried. Prevacid meltaways are 600 a month. So, no thank you. I am attracted to some foods post op that I have no business thinking about. Starting to see what head hunger post op is all about. At this point, I am looking at Fluid intake, some exercise and a lot of rest. Happy to be on the other side. I am 5 lbs down since Monday.

I have also cut way back... About an ounce then break