I was so worried about not having the right sized liver and not have the surgery. I told my husband that I hoped I would know when I woke up if I had it. And boy did I. Was very soar the day of surgery from recovery and also today. I have had no problem with my two tablespoons of chicken broth or drinking my crystal light. I have been walking as much as possible and that helps a bunch. good luck to all of the other Nov sleevers. I am still excited about what I have done and know it will be great in a few weeks.

Glad to here surgery went well, and you are recovering. Keep sipping and walking, and keep us posted on your progress ! ! !

I was so worried about not having the right sized liver and not have the surgery. I told my husband that I hoped I would know when I woke up if I had it. And boy did I. Was very soar the day of surgery from recovery and also today. I have had no problem with my two tablespoons of chicken broth or drinking my crystal light. I have been walking as much as possible and that helps a bunch. good luck to all of the other Nov sleevers. I am still excited about what I have done and know it will be great in a few weeks.

I hope you have a fast recovery. I am glad to hear that you are still glad that you had it done. I really want to be able to have my hope and dreams after I wake up from surgery on Dec.2. I am wondering about the outcome. I told my daughter that I have learned so much and I know that I need to know all the worst things that can happen, but I am still hoping and praying for the best. I wish you the best. Your comments have been an encouragement for me. Thank you!!

Mona - glad to hear your surgery went well and that you are progressing normally - keep walking and sipping and you'll feel better each day.

So glad that things went well. I know what you mean about feeling up to the last minute like it may not happen. You must be so relieved! Now you will have a thankful thanksgiving!

Congrats. on your surgery. It will get easier everyday. Walking and sipping will really help.

Warm tea. Herbal. Made my new tummy feel soooo good. Congrats on going thru with it and becoming a sleeve sister. Welcome to the loosers bench.

Thanks everyone. I just still seems like i am dreaming but with the pain in my stomach I know it is not a dream. I had some bleeding on one of my incisions. They allowed me to take the outside bandage off easily so I could clean around the incision. Probably did way to much walking and moving. It is horrible to get off the couch but can get up and down from my bed very easily. I feel really good today considering and started my protein drinks. I just sent my teenager to the store for some cream of wheat and baby food. Although I am no even hungry I know I have to sip and eat something. Thanks again for all the advice.

I agree with the warm herbal tea!! That was all I drank for a few days...Chamomile mostly.

Whatever you do, dont let yourself get dehydrated...I did and it just made matters worse. So keep sipping on something. Kudos to your for the broth...that made me want to kill myself AND whoever served it to me. I'm not even going to talk about the "beef broth incident"

Good luck! It only gets easier.

My manual says that days 2-14 I can have think pureed foods or baby foods. I ate a small bites of baby food not even an ounce and did fine. I see that there are many people on just full clear liquids after their surgery. Should I stick to clear liquids or can I have the baby foods even though it has more sugar than my adkins shakes?

Every doctor is different - Dr. Aceves has us on 10 days clear, 10 days full, 10 days mushies, then progress to normal food as tolerated. I would think the choice is up to you - to follow the post-surgery diet your doctor provided, or another one from another doctor- whatever you do, you definitely need to follow SOME post-op diet and slowly add in new foods as your stomach tolerates.

Found the greatest thing for tummy pain. If you are being sleeved soon are just sleeved. Go buy some of the thermacare back and hip heat wraps. They are soo awesome. They really help with the pain and you are not bothered with the cord of a heating pad. Wish I would have had it in the hospital.

Good to know, Mona! Glad you are on the mend.

Congratulations Mona!!

I'm so happy everything went well for you and sounds like you're recovering well!!

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G'Luck and keep us posted!!

Mona, that is a great idea, I never thought of using those! They are easier to pack as well.