I was so nervous about getting to the surgery center promptly at 6:00 am, I had a heck of a time falling asleep. So, when my alarm rang at 5:00 am I immediatle turned it off. Yes, right back to sleep. So, at 6:05 am I woke up. Darn it!!! I jumped in the shower, my hubby called day surgery and I made it there by 6:20. Can you stand it??? Everything else went fine but this was not how I wanted the day to start!

congratulations on your surgery! I actually purposefully stayed up really late last night and woke up early today (had to be there at 530) because I knew I would have problems sleeping otherwise.

are you having any gas pains?

Stephy- gas pains started today, not as bad as the port area discomfort. I am managing decent fluids and felt great after my shower. How are you doing today ?

I am actually feeling pretty good. I have been able to get my Protein shake in and drink about 10 oz of Water. I have some minimal gas pains that seem to go away with walking or burping. I will be taking a shower in a few to finish getting the iodine off my belly. I tried to wipe off most yesterday, but did not feel like a shower then.

My port area is good too, just sore getting up and down, as well as turning when I am sitting.

I am actually surprised I am feeling so good, since I have read that others feel like hell after.

I had my surgery on Tuesday as well. Today I feel much better. I'm not running laps or anything but am much better. One thing though: so far all I have eaten is tomato soup and been drinking water. My stomach or intestines are gurgling and I've has 3 episodes of very loose stool/diarrhea. I think this is probably normal. Anyone else had this issue?

My nurse said today was the first I could have a protein shake. I see her tomorrow and am hopeful she'll say I can have soup. I am getting about 50 oz fluids a day. My husband is a great support though he's kind of like the Florence nightingale of a concentration camp! He has my post op directions memorized and is watching me like a hawk. Stay on the straight and narrow, march 20 was a wonderful day for surgery!!

Polyanna- I laughed so hard with your description of your husband. I can see mine doing the EXACT same thing. I just started my pre op liquid diet today and my son sweetly saw me eyeing his wheat thins and offered me some. My husband was all over it. Comical.

I had mine on Tuesday as well. The gurgling gass and stool is annoying but it's from the sugar free drinks. they have always done that to me. I have a large bruise covering almost all of my abdomen and a hematoma that hurts like hell from a small bleed at he port site. Dr said that will take 2 - 3 weeks to go away.

I had my surgery on tuesday. Feeling better today, however hurts REAL bad when I have to cough. I really have not been eating or drinking much at all because I am afraid of getting sick. Anyone else having this problem?