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

No! My nutritionist said scrambled eggs didn't have to be puréed. I used a 1/2 slice of ham and diced it extremely well. After I put egg and ham in frying pan and it was done' date=' I melted 1/2 a slice of land of lakes American cheese. I didn't finish it all. It took me 1/2 hour to eat. Chewing every bit well.

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My doctor doesn't require puréed step. I've been able to eat soft proteins... Eggs, beans, cheese, yogurt. Your omelet sounds yummy! I'm amazed that I feel full for soooo long after I eat. It's hard to get 4 small meals daily. How much protein ate you aiming for daily?

Good to hear from you southern' date=' hope they make you feel better. Good luck hippie. I just got back from the hospital today, surgery the 29th- all I want to do is sleep. Is this normal/ okay? Not really taking in much, but I do sip when I'm awake (not much of the day)[/quote']

I slept so much when I got home from hospital. I took a nap everyday for the first week plus post op. sometimes even up to 3 hours. Your body needs to rest. Remember inside it is like running a marathon trying to get you all healed up. Wishing you the best!! Lots of healing thoughts your way!

It is so good to hear from you Simply Southern. Keep your chin up! By now it can only get better!

Lisa, I'm so sorry that you are going through all of this! Hopefully your doctor can finally figure everything out for you soon!

I too am now struggling with some weight gain. It helps to come on hear and read everyone elses issues, and they are not far from our own.

We are all truly blessed to have a brand new lease on life! 2013 will rock for us all!

glad I'm reading these... I'm also having that left incision being uncomfortable. It's mostly when I'm sitting up or when I go from lying down to sitting up. it's not red or anything. just hurts at certain times. although I do have one that is red and oozey a lil bit. I cleaned it up and covered it again. will be keeping a close eye on it.

you have a stricture call your surgeons office and the surgeon on call will call you back. I just had my second stricture surgery Wednesday and I was exactly like you

I've already done that 2x. They tell me to go to the ER and then the ER says an EGD can't be done till after the holidays.

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

My doctor doesn't require puréed step. I've been able to eat soft proteins... Eggs' date=' beans, cheese, yogurt. Your omelet sounds yummy! I'm amazed that I feel full for soooo long after I eat. It's hard to get 4 small meals daily. How much protein ate you aiming for daily?

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My doctor wants me to get in 70g a day. She told me day I went home to focus on staying hydrated and not to worry about protein yet. I see her and nutritionist on Friday for my first post op appts. I will then focus on getting my protein amounts increased. A learning process!

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The pain in my side has become too much to bare. I'm at the er. I'll update as soon as I can.

The pain in my side has become too much to bare. I'm at the er. I'll update as soon as I can.

Redo...let us know how it goes

Just got home from the ER. Apparently I have a "bruised belly" underneath my belly fat (Dr's exact words) that has become inflamed. No clue how I got it, although she said it looked like I'd been hit or kicked, or in an accident or something. Nothing of the sort has happened to me, so I'm still clueless. I have an apt with my surgeon on Thurs so I'll follow up with him and see what he says. In the meantime, she gave me PILLS for pain relief after I specifically told her I cannot digest them... sigh... that's what I get for going to the ER on New Years Eve. Can't wait to see my own dr.

Just got home from the ER. Apparently I have a "bruised belly" underneath my belly fat (Dr's exact words) that has become inflamed. No clue how I got it' date=' although she said it looked like I'd been hit or kicked, or in an accident or something. Nothing of the sort has happened to me, so I'm still clueless. I have an apt with my surgeon on Thurs so I'll follow up with him and see what he says. In the meantime, she gave me PILLS for pain relief after I specifically told her I cannot digest them... sigh... that's what I get for going to the ER on New Years Eve. Can't wait to see my own dr.[/quote']

Hope you are feeling better this morning!

I hope everyone had a fun, safe New Years!

So far good. Very sleepy. Finally took cath out removed the feet thing. Oxygen off. They said vitals are good. On 2nd oz of water. At 12 they will give me 5 caps of protein. Suppose to check out at 3. But i am scared have anxiety nothing for it but doing ok. Keep praying for me

So far good. Very sleepy. Finally took cath out removed the feet thing. Oxygen off. They said vitals are good. On 2nd oz of water. At 12 they will give me 5 caps of protein. Suppose to check out at 3. But i am scared have anxiety nothing for it but doing ok. Keep praying for me

So glad to hear from you. Did you tell the nurse about your anxiety? Maybe she can call the doc and get you something. It is perfectly normal to feel that way. Don't suffer. Try to stay ahead of the pain. Walk, sip and rest. Praying for you and sending you the most healing of thoughts.