Howdy Sleevers,

I know some of you are have surgery soon and are interested in my day to day so I will keep posted as things change.

Yesterday evening My husband was in dire need of "HIM" time. He came home after picking our son up from school and picking up some groceries and said "THIS MOM SHIT SUCKS". A BBQ & BEER intervention was needed so I went with him to our local BBQ joint (sort of our cheers) for about an hour and a half. That was as much as I had the strength for since I was still doing a clear liquid diet. Not much fuel in the tank.

This morning I woke up with more stomach pain than I have in the past. More like I'd been a punching bag during the night. I did decide today to start drinking powdered Protein drinks and that has made a huge difference. I haven't needed a nap at all today.

Also, I've been able to swallow my thyroid medication without crushing or cutting in half which has surprised me. I was also able to take a gummy multi Vitamin without any problems. The amount of Fluid i'm able to swallow also surprises me. I assumed I'd be sipping and i'm actually able to take normal sized sips.

I mentioned earlier that I had gained about 10 lbs while in the hospital. I have lost that amount plus an additional 1 1/2 lb.

I'm not having problems doing normal household chores like cooking, light cleaning, laundry, etc.

My incisions are starting to itch which means they are starting to heal. I have the glue/tape.

I have taken pain medication twice today just for the stomach soreness. It works great. Getting around really pretty good.

I'm not able to tell if my stomach is full or empty yet. I takes me over an hour (or more) to drink the 8 oz Protein shake. I never feel full or empty at this time just yet. Probably due to swelling.

Let me know if you have any questions...

Kim

Hi - Congrats. You and others like you are my inspiration. I really need this to go well. I'm not one to get sick from Anesthesia so I'm hoping that helps. Also, I'm having my surgery tomorrow. My question is does age make a big diff? I'm 54 and really have an active life. I need to be going like you in a week. From everything you know thus far, how does age play into recovery? I'm a 36 BMI so I don't have as much to lose as some but I don't know if that makes any diff either. Any idea?

I'm I have no idea how age plays a roll. I will be 48 this month and i'm sure i'm healthier than some 20 yr olds and visa-versa. Honestly, I think a lot of it is frame of mind. Go into it with a positive attitude and tell yourself each day that you are getting better and better. Keep yourself active (within reason) and follow Dr.'s orders.

I have an employee that is sick with something every Monday. You name it she has it. She checked herself into the emergency room on Friday just so they could tell her she has allergies and that is why she lost her voice. She drives me nuts and one day she will really have something wrong and nobody will have any sympathy because she is always looking for attention (Bless her heart).... thats a southern thing to keep god on our side when we gossip

Anyway.... Be your best patient and you will do great.