I am post op day 3 and feeling much better today. I have not had near the amount of chest pain and am able to take about 4oz of liquid in at a time. I made a small (4 oz ) Protein drink today from skim milk and unflavored protein and some sugar free caramel flavoring (used in coffee alot).. it was yummy.. I will have one of those later as well with it warmed up a little. I can't tell you how good it feels to not be as concerned with all the post op chest pain and worries about not getting in enough fluids. ... today I have had ENERGY.. to boot... not sure where it's coming from but I have been trying to make myself take it slow in case I crash later.... still to wake up and feel energy.. was wonderful.. that right there alone.. if that continues would make the surgery 100% worthwhile to me.. to not be so dragging and tired!

Looking for Paula, girl from BayCity, Michigan who had surgery the same day I did.. hoping she is well...

Thanks everyone!

~Chandra

Chandra, I'm so glad to hear that you are feeling so much better. Those first days after surgery were the most difficult for me.

You're going to be amazed with how much energy you have as the weeks pass, and pounds drop.

Thank you ! If today is any indication of how it will be then I'm a happy happy camper. I am seriously have had more energy today than in my "life" pre-surgery. I am trying to lose 120 lbs and I just noticed your tiker, Tiffy, can't believe you only have 20 to go.. WOW.. how amazing! Congrats to you!

~Chandra

hi Chandra, Im not doing quite as well having a hard time with severe pains in chest when eat or drink hopefully it will get better within a couple days also having a hard time sleeping only sleep for about 1-1/2 hr at a time and extremely tired. I'm glad to hear your doing better I just tell myself couple days it will get better. sorry took me so long to get back with ya. We'll have to meet up someday since where so close. Do you know of any support groups in the area?

Paula - try sipping warm drinks to help with the pain - I had that after my surgery - I would drink - pain - burb, repeat. The heating pad on the chest and back really helped. If the pain persists, you need to talk to your doctor. I also had trouble sleeping -- I took liquid benadryl for 2-3 days and after that I didn't have any trouble at all sleeping. Hope that helps.