Got a call from the surgical scheduler this morning, and my date is set for July 11th! I was hoping it might be sooner, but not surprised it worked out this way. Means I will be starting my liquid diet while I'm traveling for work - so that will be interesting. I'm also wrestling with not having our annual 4th of July BBQ at my house (which is in a prime location for watching fireworks) - maybe I'll just have ppl over for fireworks but avoid smelling burgers on the grill all day.

Anyone else have a July date set? Wanna support each other through the next weeks?

The breathing apparatus mentioned is an incentive spirometer and using it helps to keep your lungs clear after surgery so you don't develop pneumonia. Walking aids in preventing blood clots and is very important (also helps with the gas).

Krlawson you were able to eat eggs already! Wow! I have only been able to get a protein drink mixed with water down. I have no hunger at all. Drinking juice' date=' tea and water. Dr said I could try some creamed soups, strained. Thinking about having some tonight just to get some nutrition in me . I am still sore and pretty tired. Hoping 3 rd day post op is less gas pain![/quote']

Eggs???!!! Really???!! My days 2-14 is 3 protein shakes and yogurt, jello and pop sickles. I can't have soft foods until days 14-21. I don't think I can stomach the protein shakes right now. So I'm eating unjury hi protein chicken soup. I'm not having any gas pains.

Where did u get the unjury chicken soup I can't even think about protein shakes

Where did u get the unjury chicken soup I can't even think about protein shakes

Online. It has a good flavor. I could only eat about 6 spoons full. I think that packet will last me all day

I'm not hungry either, I'm on water and Gatorade.

I'm not hungry either' date=' I'm on water and Gatorade.[/quote']

I ate some soup because I'm trying to get my protein in. My doctor stressed the importance of protein.

I ate some soup because I'm trying to get my protein in. My doctor stressed the importance of protein.

That's good' ! Yes Protein is important. I'm still trying to get mine in. Getting shakes today. I only like a certain kind. I'm not a fan of isopure

Do any of y'all have to inhale in that airlife thing?? It's supposed to prevent blood clots.

They were gonna make me until they saw I was up and walking and clearly fine (by their assessment anyhow).

That's good' ! Yes Protein is important. I'm still trying to get mine in. Getting shakes today. I only like a certain kind. I'm not a fan of isopure

Sipping fruit punch isopure now. I don't mind it so long as it is cold.

I ate a cup of cream of chicken soup. Drinking water & tea.

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Can't wait till I'm allowed a shower tomorrow. Iodine streaks all over my belly And adhesive from heart monitor patches.

Also - as much as I asked my surgeon did not see the need for liquid painkillers are home. He gave me oxycodone pills. I got a pill crusher and the power in isopure is disgusting but I just swallowed a pill split into quarters and it went down fine.

Happy to be in my own bed!!

My doctor ga e my Tylenol with codine and I'm in pain ladies. Just got home having a hard time getting comfy. I went from a morphine drip to Tylenol I was in tears as the nurse was telling me this.

My doctor ga e my Tylenol with codine and I'm in pain ladies. Just got home having a hard time getting comfy. I went from a morphine drip to Tylenol I was in tears as the nurse was telling me this.

Ice pack? I have mine on almost all the time. It is helping a lot.

Sprinkles me too, the gas is a killer. I dry heaved a moment ago and it was killer painful.

No joke guys day two is bad I really am an emotional wreck and in a lot of pain. I get up and walk I have walked for maybe 45 min today moved around went and sat in the glider chairs in the lobby and looked out the window for 30 min.... Is it gas pain or just being sore? I may double up on my meds tonight... I have Tylenol codine left over from strep throat... Who gives someone Tylenol after surgery?!? So distraught .. Thank god I haven't thrown up or dry heave I would not make it