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

I had surgery yesterday. It went better than I expected; very little pain. The first day I could only have ice chips. Today is clear liquids. Tomorrow I can move on to full liquids. The thing is, I don't feel like eating. Hmmm I don't think I've ever said that before. One more hour and I make my escape.

Hang in there, glad everything is going well for you. I am 4 days out and just now feeling hunger. Sounds like everything is going well for you. I had the same regimine as you while in the hospital and initially it was really hard, 4 days out and I am finally feeling some hunger. Pureed food is just fine for me right now. You must be excited to be going home! Keep us posted!

Hey family and friends.... Sorry I haven't been on much I have been in the Critical Care Intensive Care Unit for 5 days I had to keep my breathing tube in for a couple of days because they couldnt risk me swelling up to much because I have server abdominal fragility everytime the would do a leeak test it would explode and that made my surgery appy from 2.5hrs to right at 7.5 hours but I had my most recent post op leak teast yeasterday and it's holding great

Sorry to hear of the problems you have been having. It's amazing how we are all doing so differently. It shows how we are all so unique. It helps to have everyone here for the moral support. Best Wishes for a speedier recovery!

Hi everyone ! So nice to hear everyone is ok ! I had my surgery on the fourth and so far so good ! I have had very little issues knock on wood ! Upper left rib cage pain was a bit painful but everyday it gets better !! A little scared that when I follow the full liquid diet everything is ok ! I guess I'm scared its goin too good and that why aren't I feeling sick like others when they eat ? Not like I want to feel sick but afraid if there's boundaries I will eventually fall back Into old patterns !

First night home from hospital..surgery was Wednesday 5th I have some pain under my rib cage that goes through my back...anyone have any sleeping tips for tonight. Does anyone think the sofa would be better than the bed

Tried recliner the first night, but then my back and bottom started hurting. Moved to our bed and did better there once I got comfortable. Problem was trying to get in and out of bed. Started in the bed last night but had problems with leakage (prior post) so tonight I am staying in the recliner where I can monitor any issues. Hope you can find an easy place to get comfortable. Haven't tried the sofa yet, Not sure it would work for me.

Mmm..i slept on the sofa the first week...now sleeping in my bed but I find I need a small pillow tucked under my left side

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Hey guys and girls it's looking like I might be going home monday or tuesday I got to see my boys today it was bittersweet they cried when they seen me I cried like a baby when they left I miss my boys I WILL GET THROUGH THIS please say a prayer for me I am actually doing 200% better now

Tried recliner the first night' date=' but then my back and bottom started hurting. Moved to our bed and did better there once I got comfortable. Problem was trying to get in and out of bed. Started in the bed last night but had problems with leakage (prior post) so tonight I am staying in the recliner where I can monitor any issues. Hope you can find an easy place to get comfortable. Haven't tried the sofa yet, Not sure it would work for me.[/quote']

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Hey family and friends.... Sorry I haven't been on much I have been in the Critical Care Intensive Care Unit for 5 days I had to keep my breathing tube in for a couple of days because they couldnt risk me swelling up to much because I have server abdominal fragility everytime the would do a leeak test it would explode and that made my surgery appy from 2.5hrs to right at 7.5 hours but I had my most recent post op leak teast yeasterday and it's holding great

Simply Southern!! Soo glad to hear you are doing well! Just think, this is tough but it's going to equal a healthier Mommy for your boys! Know we are all praying and pulling for you!!

Sorry to hear of your complications. Glad you didn't play around with it & went right to the ER. Congrats on the weight loss!

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Thanks, quite frightening...it looked like I had gotten shot and left to bleed out (according to our son). Just being honest, sorry

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Hey mrsblues I know how bad it feeld complications really suck lol I know I went into surgery weighing 282.6 lbs after my surgery and extra weight and swelling I was up to around 326 lbs and today I was down to 281 lbs

Anyone scared to eat? I am scared to go full liquids bc I so badly want to lose weight. I afraid that if I have some soup or sugar free pudding I won't lose weight. I guess partly bc I haven't lost anything yet. Today is day 4 post op and I've only had water and protein drink.

Lisa :-)<br />surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

Is it me or my pain speaking.... But no one not even the doctor spoke or even touched on how bad you feel after surgery and how tough the recuperation is?

I guess I am in denial about this I don't feel anything different other than the pain I am feeling under my rib cage. I know I should at least feel a little different right? I also have an incision that is completely infected and on powerful antibiotics. It just seems surreal I guess. Should I have had a BM by now?

Hey guys and girls it's looking like I might be going home monday or tuesday I got to see my boys today it was bittersweet they cried when they seen me I cried like a baby when they left I miss my boys I WILL GET THROUGH THIS please say a prayer for me I am actually doing 200% better now

Praying for you and your family.

I'm feeling good as well . Surgery was tues . The left one under the ribcage is a little sore still but everyday is feeling better ! I've been waiting for the shoe to drop persay because usually I'm the one who it will happen too ! My battle is mental ! I'm not hungry persay I miss food though !!