I had my surgery last Thursday and so far I haven't had any real problems. I have my first post op doctor's visit on Nov 8th.

At first my hunger was in check. I drank my 27 mg Protein shakes three times a day, organic chicken broth, sugar free Jello and lots of Water. I also take Calcium crushed up in my shake, chewable multi Vitamin and Vitamin D. For the pain I was taking torodol and liquid Tylenol with codeine. I've since stopped taking both because the pain is manageable.

Ok, well now it's day 8 and I just feel plain yucky. I'm sick of my shakes and broth. I really don't like jello but I made myself eat it anyway. Yesterday I bought sugar free ice pops. I'm dreading this coming week. I am so so hungry and I feel weak. I'm going crazy over here. I keep craving sour dough pretzels. I just wish I could sleep until Nov 8th.

Each doctor has their own regimen they want us to follow and for most of us it's similar to yours. It's difficult I know, but it will get easier.

I was at my wits end too, but it's really important to stick with what your doctor tells you. There is a reason for it during the healing process. I remember dreaming about cottage cheese....of all things! I craved it so badly, you would have thought it was a T-bone steak with a loaded baked potato!

You'll get through this.... It sucks (no better way to put it), but soon enough it will be behind you, and you'll be on your way.

Hi Nancy, it sounds like you are doing well. Don't forget pain medicine effects us in all kinds of ways and you are just coming off eight days of that. Don't forget to celebrate the big accomplishment of getting through this thing -- you are on your way! I am pre-op four more days and I know what you mean about wanting to go to sleep and wake up. May 1st would be nice -- six months out, a good chunk off, in sync with my body and my band.........