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I'm just glad to hear that things get better after the first fill. Because I don't feel any restriction now either. I have caught myself drinking really quickly and have to stop myself. But I have had no problem keeping anything down. I have even had tuna and some bits of soft chicken. Granted I am making sure everything is chewed up really well, but I feel like there is no restriction for me. Hopefully I will feel more full fast once I get a fill in 3 weeks or so.

I'll have to check out those books! Keep updating how you're doing! Best of luck!

I start mushies tomorrow too! Good luck!! And yes, take some more time to heal and feel better.

Today I went back to work! Only for about 4 hours, but I was photographing the whole time! It was a bit different today because it was really just for a model search. The girls were all older, so I didn't have to kneel and make funny noises! LOL But I was surprised, frankly, that I had the stamina to stand and shoot for 4 hours straight! It was a blast! :laugh: So, still sore at the port incision, but better today than yesterday. Everyday gets a little better. :smile: Started to feel a bit hungry today. I haven't really felt hungry since last Sunday before my surgery! Luckily a protein shake hit the spot! I'm gonna go test drive a car today. Not sure if I am going to buy it, but I need to start looking for a new car. Tired of driving around a little Chevy. :smile2: Blessings, all! Maggs xo

Day 1 and 2 are the most difficult days for sure. Ice pack on the port incision, heating pad on the back and try to relax. It will get better, I promise. As much as it hurts, try to walk a lot as well. Are you on liquid pain meds?? Try sipping it over a 5 minute period.

The healing is the toughest bit! I'm only 5 days out...ready to be healed already!! Good luck going back to work!!

And I cannot wait for the recovery to be over too! lol

Glad to hear everything went well!! As far as going to the bathroom, your muscles are still tensing up because of the trauma they've just been through. You'll be able to relax and go fully soon. Rest and walk!!

I agree will all of that. I would recommend you have someone drive you the day after surgery. I went out 2 days after surgery and it took a LOT out of me. Driving still isn't 100% comfortable yet. GasEx strips are awesome! Cinnamon is the best. Good luck! You will be fine!!

I had my follow up with my surgeon today. He said everything looks great! I've lost 4 pounds since Monday, not including the 4 pounds I gained in swelling and lost by Wednesday. So, yay for that! He said everything looks good and that my surgery was very straight forward and easy. My first fill is scheduled for July 12th and I get to start on mushies on Monday! Woo!! On to my "great news!" K, so I am a photographer--mainly children, seniors and families--and every year my company has a contest for what they call the "Chairman's Award." Basically that's a fancy title for photographer of the year. The prize is $25,000!! That's right, 25k! Last year I was a finalist and placed 4th. Still really cool to have been a finalist. This year the competition is a LOT tougher!! We've moved from in-studio sessions only to on-location photography as well. About 1,300 people entered this year (as opposed to the 460 last year) and......I'm one of the 8 finalists again!!! PLUS one of my images is up for top prize in its category!! :confused: (And I'm the only finalist that has been a finalist before! If I don't win, I'm going to call myself Susan Lucci! LOL) I am just SO excited and I had to share this news!! I got the call as I was driving to my doctor's appointment today. It made for a very good visit to the doctor! LOL So that leads me to a question. I am scheduled to have my fill on July 12th. The meeting/awards ceremony is July 15th and they always serve dinner and drinks, etc. Should I just wait an extra week for my fill since I'll have to be on liquids during my time up there if I don't wait? What do you think?

Last night I felt tired, so I thought I'd take a "nap" around 7:30. Welllll, I woke around 4am! And I figured there was no point in being awake at 4am! So I took some liquid Tylenol (I've stopped taking the Vicadin already), had some water, walked around for a few minutes, then went back to bed! Slept till about 8am! I suppose my body needed it, though. I feel a lot better today! My port incision is still sore and a bit swollen, but it's getting better everyday. Never did have any gas pains. *yay!* And last night I sort of got to sleep on my side a little bit with some pillows behind me. Much more comfortable! I went out briefly yesterday. Just drove to Walgreens a few blocks away for the previously mentioned liquid Tylenol. (Crushed pills are so gross!) Just that little drive took a lot out of me! Not sure I was really ready for that. Perhaps that's why I ended up being so tired so early. Today I am staying in, besides a walk outside. Tomorrow I have to drive over an hour into the city for my follow-up. I hope I've lost something, but if not, I won't stress too much. I'm still swollen and healing. There is plenty of time for losing later. This is still the best decision I think I've ever made regarding my health! I'm so excited to see where this goes! Blessings! xo

Yay!! Happy dance for you!! I am so excited that you're getting close to the surgery! You'll be great! You're already preparing yourself and that's the biggest part.

Thanks for the advice!! I don't care so much about the food and drinks up there. I just don't want to try to be searching for a protein shake or something.

The surgery is a relatively simple procedure. Just make sure you follow exactly what the doctor tells you. And WALK. Even more than you think you should or want to! It really takes away the pain quite a bit! You will be fine. And this site is a GREAT source of support! Friend me!

That is wonderful!! And happy birthday!!!!