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My surgeon had a superman tee shirt underneath his scrubs this morning. That's the last thing I remember. How awesome is that?

So' date=' I am starving!! My nurse says its probably thirst, but I assured her you don't get to be my size without being familiar hunger(-;

I am so pleased with how I've been treated. They gave me some awesome lip moisturizer. I brought all kinds of stuff, but no need. They have these little sponges for me to suck on. Perfect little sips.

Did I mention that IM STARVING??? The gas pains are the only issues. Behind my chest and ribs. DID I MENTION MY STOMACH IS BBQing MY RIBS??

I hope all of you pre-opers have as easy as an experience day of surgery as I did. I might have already mentioned that I'm STARVING![/quote']

That's legit! I was wondering if eating the sponges would b a bad thing??? Guess ill find out tomorrow . I'm glad u r doing well thank u for sharing it has put me more at ease.

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Yay! Our first post opers reporting back! Congrats both of you!!

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My surgeon had a superman tee shirt underneath his scrubs this morning. That's the last thing I remember. How awesome is that?

So' date=' I am starving!! My nurse says its probably thirst, but I assured her you don't get to be my size without being familiar hunger(-;

I am so pleased with how I've been treated. They gave me some awesome lip moisturizer. I brought all kinds of stuff, but no need. They have these little sponges for me to suck on. Perfect little sips.

Did I mention that IM STARVING??? The gas pains are the only issues. Behind my chest and ribs. DID I MENTION MY STOMACH IS BBQing MY RIBS??

I hope all of you pre-opers have as easy as an experience day of surgery as I did. I might have already mentioned that I'm STARVING![/quote']

The nurses at my hospital were wonderful. Glad to hear you have wonderful nurses. They make your recovery easier.

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That's legit! I was wondering if eating the sponges would b a bad thing??? Guess ill find out tomorrow . I'm glad u r doing well thank u for sharing it has put me more at ease.

I recant my compliments. Can you believe they wouldn't give me bacon and eggs in my IV?

So I am spitting up blood. I want to burp so bad, it hurts. But when I do, this rancid tasting phlegmish stuff comes up. Sorry if that's gross.

*********************lmk how you do********************

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I made all done

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Surgery went well! Dealing with pain issues. We will see if I get to go home today...keep fingers crossed!

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Hello everyone ! Day two post op ! Just got home from the hospital ! The pain was better than I thought ! Key it to get up an walk walk walk !! Im tolerating liquids well but don't feel hungry ! I was wondering how the pain pills would work because of mal absorption but I cut them in three pieces and took them about 15 minutes apart ! Thanks for support !!

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Today went great def pain but its tolerable, hope for the best for every1

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I made it.. I am so happy it's still unbelievable to me..surgery went great and so far just a little pain..I'm just now at 6:00 am sipping my water..I am quite nervous about I'm scared I will drink to fast or it's not gonna agree with my pouch...congrats all my surgery buddies..and all that has gone before us..it's amazing...and a early congrats those that will come after us..best wishes .I'M A "LOSER" now when my family calls me a loser I will definitely say that's right...

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Congrats! My hospital my gave a bunch of 1 oz cups and I was to drink 1 every 15 min. That way you don't drink too much. Now that I'm home I can drink one every 10 min. Drinking a Protein drink right now. Woke up at 5 and can't go back to sleep. I can't have more pain meds till 8 but I'm doing ok without it right now. So happy for you!

Lisa :-)

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Congrats! My hospital my gave a bunch of 1 oz cups and I was to drink 1 every 15 min. That way you don't drink too much. Now that I'm home I can drink one every 10 min. Drinking a Protein drink right now. Woke up at 5 and can't go back to sleep. I can't have more pain meds till 8 but I'm doing ok without it right now. So happy for you!

Lisa :-)

Glad you're home and everything of ok..

What kind of Protein drinks to you have...the only ones I have seen only have like ten mg of Protein I will be drinking them all day..do you have out recommend any

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Still dealing with pain but it is tolerable for right now. Walking and sipping so doing good in that area.

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Pain is tolerable..have a question all of a sudden I feel like a hot air balloon is that nornaml? My undies are tighter than they were before surgey yesterday..and my stomach looks more like I should be on the maternity ward

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