I went back today for another leak test and follow-up appointment.

NO LEAKS, and the surgeon says my new stomach looks good. I get to start clears. . .

He decreased my TPN by half, and I go back on Wednesday. I have to keep the jp drains as a precaution until Wednesday.

If all goes well, the TPN and line in my arm will be pulled, along with the jp drains will be pulled on Wednesday afternoon. I haven't felt this good in what seems like forever. I cried when he told me about my ct scan. It was just a huge relief.

I already started sipping on Water with a Special K Protein packet mixed in. I get this little burpy feeling when I sip. I told the doctor that the contrast stuff made my tummy gurgle. He said it was normal because my stomach hasn't really had to work for 3 weeks. I'm taking it easy, sipping slowly, and just enjoying the liquid stage.

As long as my drains stay clear, my temperature stays normal, and I don't have any abdominal pain, Wednesday is going to be a great day.

Thank you all for your continued support, and prayers.

Woo Hoo Tiffy that is wonderful news, you have been such a trooper through your whole ordeal. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. Big hug to you

That's wonderful!

WOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ... I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU ... LET'S PARTY!!!! :confused1:

Big HUGE hugs to you my friend!

Your moving forward!!!! Great news.

You go girl!

I drank about 22oz of water yesterday throughout the evening, and today I've already drank 20oz of Powerade Zero and I've only been up 3 hours. NO vomiting, no fever, no pain, so far so good. I'm feeling much better today. . .

You go girl...GREAT NEWS!! You are definitely in my thoughts.

A big hug to you!!! :lol0:

I am so happy for you! Wednesday IS going to be a great day.

yay! I can't wait to hear which of the syntrex nectars you end up thinking is okay. I think you said you expect them

to arrive tomorrow.

yay! I can't wait to hear which of the syntrex nectars you end up thinking is okay. I think you said you expect them

to arrive tomorrow.

Hopefully, they'll be here tomorrow. I can't wait to try them. Once the TPN stops, I'm going to have to get Protein on my own. I'm hoping I can tolerate at 2-3 of the flavors I ordered.