Ok everyone since we are getting close to December I figured I would go ahead and start us up a post op thread

I miscalculated a day, forgot which day I was on but was only the 4 days. I believe it was mainly due to the weekend surgery. The drain is a bulb, called the JP drain, it drains stuff from I side the abdomen. If I had an incision leak then it would fill up quickly or the color of the fluid that was drank. (From what I was told)

:-) Dec 15th New me and life begins

My doctor put in a wick drain and she pulled it the day I was discharged...it didnt feel the greatest when she pullled it out.

Did you eat egg beaters ? I tried and didn't care for the taste .

I had a regular egg

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

My nutritionist said that I would only be able to tolerate half of an egg for awhile. Belching is a sign that you are full since we dont have any nerves to tell us to stop Im so happy for you Congrats!

Thank you! Yep, half an egg and I started belching so I stopped. I had the other half for dinner.

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

So I tried some new foods today since I don't work tomorrow. Cottage cheese, lowfat, went well. Although I could only eat a little since it filled me up fast. I tried sugar free chocolate pudding, only a couple bites, never again, that was a horrible experience even though it tasted good I tried some clam chowder blended which I have always loved, but 2 tbls in I was sick, felt like I had to vomit but couldn't, so suffered for about 30 minutes. My supper I went easy on myself since I didnt want diarrhea again, so stuck to the protein shake with a little decaf coffee and ice, was good

What foods have you tried that have not been good?

I had a regular egg

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

I deliberately eat the entire egg to get the nutrition from the yolk.

Spicy foods do not agree with my new stomach. Spicy foods make me nauseous. Bland foods are not a problem as long I chew them thoroughly before swallowing.

So I tried some new foods today since I don't work tomorrow. Cottage cheese, lowfat, went well. Although I could only eat a little since it filled me up fast. I tried sugar free chocolate pudding, only a couple bites, never again, that was a horrible experience even though it tasted good I tried some clam chowder blended which I have always loved, but 2 tbls in I was sick, felt like I had to vomit but couldn't, so suffered for about 30 minutes. My supper I went easy on myself since I didnt want diarrhea again, so stuck to the protein shake with a little decaf coffee and ice, was good

What foods have you tried that have not been good?

So far I can tolerate Vanilla and Caramel SF pudding, SF Jello, I have put two tablespoons of peanut butter in my shakes and blended it, I can only tolerate soy, almond, and coconut milk thats unsweetened, CarbMaster yogurt from Kroger and thats all for now. You may have to watch out for some of the white or creamy type soups because of the carbs and sugar...I cant handle anything that is creamy...clear broth soups without the noodles is that way I go. I would try some cheese and scrambled egg, egg salad (fat free mayo, pickles, and boiled egg) pureed together, you can do the same thing with tuna. This following website is awesome..I have learned so much from it.

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/

I finally got the ok from my doc to eat full liquids and purred food today so my hubby took me out and I got a small bowl of egg drop soup and could only eat about a 3rd of it maybe 1.5 ozs so I took it home and had it for dinner and still have some left lol

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Only an egg so far and it was good. Gonna try more tomorrow.

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

About 6 hours post op now. Is it ever hard to sit up from the hospital bed. However, this is the best birthday present since yesterday was my 30th bday.

About 6 hours post op now. Is it ever hard to sit up from the hospital bed. However' date=' this is the best birthday present since yesterday was my 30th bday. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Happy Birthday to a brand new you. So glad everything with surgery went well! Praying for speedy recovery!

About 6 hours post op now. Is it ever hard to sit up from the hospital bed. However' date=' this is the best birthday present since yesterday was my 30th bday. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

HAppy belated birthday! Nurse Jane is awesome if you have her. I am glad your surgery went well. Who was your surgeon? Remember to rest and sip and above all else walk.

HAppy belated birthday! Nurse Jane is awesome if you have her. I am glad your surgery went well. Who was your surgeon? Remember to rest and sip and above all else walk.

Dr. Todd Penner. Been resting, sipping and did 1 walk time for sleep

Ok I'm up next...can't believe it LOL

Prayers for the other people who are going tommorow as well@! Best of luck!!!!