Thought we could all convene here after our Feb sx so we could stay in touch....

I had a lot of pain when I moved and bent down. It felt like my side (closer to belly button) was ripping. I just took my pain meds and did NOTHING for 2 days and it went away. Hope you feel better!

Thank you! I do feel better today!

My Surgury was the 28 th I'm having issues getting my liquids proteins staying down . I get indegestion then that foaming in my throat any suggestions? Other than that no pain at all

When you feel you can. I did it like 9 days after surgery and that was with pleading ha ha

My Dr said wait a week try it, follow the rule if it hurts stop...or continue (:

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No that's strange! I'm posting from my cell phone are they all invisible?

Everyone's calories are going to be very low to start with. It won't be possible to add more until you can get to other foods. In the meantime this phase only lasts a couple of weeks so drink the shakes' date=' drink skim milk, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.[/quote']

Ended up in the ER last night for dehydration and low blood sugar. I'm thinking I don't eat enough at this mushy stage because I don't want to overeat. I would rather die than vomit. My doc says I have to stop being scared and eat! Just go slow to learn my limits. I don't measure my fluids and he suggested the shot glass like many of you also use. I'm almost three weeks out and only two more weeks until regular food!

Ended up in the ER last night for dehydration and low blood sugar. I'm thinking I don't eat enough at this mushy stage because I don't want to overeat. I would rather die than vomit. My doc says I have to stop being scared and eat! Just go slow to learn my limits. I don't measure my fluids and he suggested the shot glass like many of you also use. I'm almost three weeks out and only two more weeks until regular food!

Well now your fully hydrated!! So, try your best Glad you went in!

No that's strange! I'm posting from my cell phone are they all invisible?

I can see your posts;)

I can see your posts;)

Thanks Sara.

Weird! I guess it's just me, lol. I will continue to highlight your posts to read em, hehe.

Weird! I guess it's just me, lol. I will continue to highlight your posts to read em, hehe.

I can't see them either unless I highlight them

Ok I am kind of worried, we got back from the store and I sat on the couch and started having a pain in my abdomin, it hurts to the touch right by my belly button! Has anyone had this happen! I am 3 weeks out and have had no complications so far! So a random pain worries me! Not trying to ask medical advice just want to know if anyone else has experienced this or something like it! It doesn't hurt all the time just when I try to get up or if I touch the area or bend over!

My belly didnt start hurting or feeling sore til my staples came out, and man I tell you sore and itchy as heck. But I rub them and keep a going. i wouldn't be to concerned, unless there is redness in the are and it hot to touch and if you notice some oozing, in the meantime I would take it easy.

Ended up in the ER last night for dehydration and low blood sugar. I'm thinking I don't eat enough at this mushy stage because I don't want to overeat. I would rather die than vomit. My doc says I have to stop being scared and eat! Just go slow to learn my limits. I don't measure my fluids and he suggested the shot glass like many of you also use. I'm almost three weeks out and only two more weeks until regular food!

Sweetie you just gotta take your time and keep adjusting til you fine what works for you. I was keeping anything down food wise til I figured out was was working for me. I would eat some then wait about 5 to 10 minutes then eat the rest and guess what it stay down. The NUT gives guideline to follow they are general but you may have to adjust time to fit you personally. You just have to be patient with yourself and take it one day at a time. We call those small victories. Last night I ate and no vomiting and I made a poopy, my doggie was looking at me crazy signing the poopy song.....Like I said small victories will get you thru the rough patch.

A little bit of advice, if you are still having problem with gas pain try some herbal caffeine free Mint tea, it will do wonders for your gas pain...

I defeinitely look for small daily Victories!

I focus on what I do accomplish each day.

Knowing that this will get easier as I'm getting

Better.

Congrats yall.

Pat yourselves on the back.

Diva, how are you feeling?