I had surgery on 2/27. Still on full liquids. I've had barely any pain or issues since I was released from the hospital. Haven't even touched the pain meds. I've sort of cheated a few times and tried things I shouldn't yet, but I've been very cautious about it. Everything has been tolerated perfectly. I actually have to keep reminding myself that I did have surgery because I feel so good. I know it's a good thing to feel good, but I'm scared at some point in going to 'forget' and pay the price. Thats one of the reasons I'm still staying with my bf, so I have a back up to watch me if I do something wrong lol. Is it weird this soon out to be feeling this good? I feel like I could've been on soft foods for several days already. Even the Dr at my first post op appointment this past Thursday seemed surprised that I was doing this well. Not that I'm complaining that I feel so good, but it doesn't seem right to be feeling this normal so soon.

Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

no it's not weird. I had the same thing. I stopped taking pain meds after I left the hospital, never had dumping, no issues. Just consider yourself one of the lucky ones, follow your diet plan, and enjoy the smooth recovery most don't experience

I had surgery on 2/27. Still on full liquids. I've had barely any pain or issues since I was released from the hospital. Haven't even touched the pain meds. I've sort of cheated a few times and tried things I shouldn't yet' date=' but I've been very cautious about it. Everything has been tolerated perfectly. I actually have to keep reminding myself that I did have surgery because I feel so good. I know it's a good thing to feel good, but I'm scared at some point in going to 'forget' and pay the price. Thats one of the reasons I'm still staying with my bf, so I have a back up to watch me if I do something wrong lol. Is it weird this soon out to be feeling this good? I feel like I could've been on soft foods for several days already. Even the Dr at my first post op appointment this past Thursday seemed surprised that I was doing this well. Not that I'm complaining that I feel so good, but it doesn't seem right to be feeling this normal so soon.

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Consider urself lucky. My surgery date was 2/19/13 and I'm having an extremely difficult time getting anything down, Water included. I am still in some pain but that part is manageable. I've already been admitted back into the hospital after surgery. I am glad u are doing well, I am looking forward to it soon.

I had no issues either, no pain meds even when I was in the hospital, skipped the clear liquid phase and went straight to general liquids. The pureed phase for me has pretty much been my own cooking chopped up in the food processor and now I am eating pretty much what I want (no pasta, bread, salad, steak) and I am only 4 1/2 weeks out. Still only eating about 4-6 tablesppons per meal. I've lost 21 lbs since the day I got home from the hospital, I go back Friday, guess we'll see what they say...I also don;t feel like i had any surgery until i start eating...I so hope I can start eating salad again after my appt. Keep up the good work..

Just be careful with eating things you shouldn't too early. This can be something that can cause a stricture especially early on when you are still healing.

It is amazing how different everyone's journey is. Some have great difficulty and some it doesn't even phase them. I have done well myself some nausea but nothing zofran can't take care of. I am a little over six weeks and on regular foods-finally as of last Tuesday and actually had my first salad YIPPEE!!!!. Still don't eat much most days but get all my Protein, Vitamins and Water in.

Congrats! Do be careful. I felt ok after the hospitals isn't take pain meds but after 3 months throwing up non stop & ended up needing a little opening in my stomach cuz it decided to close up so I couldn't eat. I'm great now 9 months & goal weight well under. I wanted to be 125 I'm 115 but its all good.