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Hey everyone. I just had my surgery on the 28th and aside from a bit of pain things haven't been too bad. I don't have any after care to worry about either. My surgeon just used glue and steristrips to piece me back together. I ended up with 6 incisions (5 are about a quarter of an inch, the 6th is about an inch and a half).

Things are going good, peeing good, I actually went #2 the first time last night around 4 am. I have begun the farting process but I've never been so glad to fart.< /p>

The lortab the doctor gave me helps a lot without making me spacey so I'm greatful for that and my liquid diet is going spot on. Over the course of yesterday I had 3 oz beef stock, 3 oz chicken stock, 8 oz Protein shake with soymilk (1 scoop of protein) and another 8 oz Protein Shake with skim milk. I also had a nice sugar free Popsicle as an "after dinner dessert". I also had a couple of chewable Gummy Multi Vitamins. Never thought I could get so full off about 475 calories!

Anyway, that's all, just wanted to check in with you great people.

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Hey everyone. I just had my surgery on the 28th and aside from a bit of pain things haven't been too bad. I don't have any after care to worry about either. My surgeon just used glue and steristrips to piece me back together. I ended up with 6 incisions (5 are about a quarter of an inch' date=' the 6th is about an inch and a half).

Things are going good, peeing good, I actually went #2 the first time last night around 4 am. I have begun the farting process but I've never been so glad to fart.

The lortab the doctor gave me helps a lot without making me spacey so I'm greatful for that and my liquid diet is going spot on. Over the course of yesterday I had 3 oz beef stock, 3 oz chicken stock, 8 oz Protein shake with soymilk (1 scoop of protein) and another 8 oz Protein Shake with skim milk. I also had a nice sugar free Popsicle as an "after dinner dessert". I also had a couple of chewable Gummy multi Vitamins. Never thought I could get so full off about 475 calories!

Anyway, that's all, just wanted to check in with you great people.[/quote']

Sounds like you are off to a great start! Congratulations! I am a month out and doing well so far.

farting became the highlight of my day. I never thought I could ever be so happy to pass gas but it was WONDERFUL!!!

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You guys are so funny but it's the absolute truth! After the surgery farting is an absolute pleasure!

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Yeah lol I don't want to be vulgar but if I'm farting i know I'm healing and heading in the right direction.

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I'm dying in laughter at this thread because I too have become BFF with my farts. I find it very weird that I haven't burped since surgery. I used to burp all the time and now I'm much more vocal --- just out the other side. ;)

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I'm burping but it hurts to be honest.

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Finally burped! Yay!

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Awesome! I finally transitioned I soft foods.

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