Day 6 post surgery

[gruiz27 218]

I got all my Vitamins and isopures ready . Just need my shakes for the full liquid.

Thanks for the support. How's your journey going.

[gruiz27 218]

Gruiz,

It's normal to be scared. It's the unknown that frightens me so educate yourself as much as u can. We're here for u. Stock up on liquids and get your pain meds filled before surgery shoo u have them art discharge.

How's your journey going?

[MRock 3]

I agree, the 'not knowing' is the scariest. The support from this group has eased most of my concerns. My surgery was 1/14. What I did not know before that I do now is that the swelling sticks around for awhile. My stomach, inside and out, is still very swollen. Loading up on the fluids is a great piece of advice. The sip, sip, sipping helps a great deal with the pain as well as moving, walking to get all of the excess gas out from surgery. I agree with the importance of having the pain meds before surgery so they are available for you after release from the hospital. sugar free Popsicles have become my best friend; taste good, feel good and help a lot with when you feel hungry. I thank God for this line of communication because the questions keep coming everyday, and they will for you too. These wonderful people have answered my questions and eased my concerns about a lot of things because they have been through it and are going through it. It's wonderful to be able to talk with others that are going thru the same thing. Good luck to you, you'll be in my prayers. Keep in touch, I would love to continue to have a buddy through this.

[michelev97 27]

My journey has been good for the most part. I have the add fun of fibromyalgia which created more pain operatively then the surgery. I'm not losing as many pounds as I would like as quickly as I would like but I'm looking for other landmarks like retiring my first pair of pants and a jacket. Also I can wear my wedding/engagement ring for the first time in years. Look for the little victories.

[gruiz27 218]

I agree, the 'not knowing' is the scariest. The support from this group has eased most of my concerns. My surgery was 1/14. What I did not know before that I do now is that the swelling sticks around for awhile. My stomach, inside and out, is still very swollen. Loading up on the fluids is a great piece of advice. The sip, sip, sipping helps a great deal with the pain as well as moving, walking to get all of the excess gas out from surgery. I agree with the importance of having the pain meds before surgery so they are available for you after release from the hospital. sugar free Popsicles have become my best friend; taste good, feel good and help a lot with when you feel hungry. I thank God for this line of communication because the questions keep coming everyday, and they will for you too. These wonderful people have answered my questions and eased my concerns about a lot of things because they have been through it and are going through it. It's wonderful to be able to talk with others that are going thru the same thing. Good luck to you, you'll be in my prayers. Keep in touch, I would love to continue to have a buddy through this.

Thank you. Very sweet. Feel free to message me and a buddy sounds great how is your journey going ?

[gruiz27 218]

My journey has been good for the most part. I have the add fun of fibromyalgia which created more pain operatively then the surgery. I'm not losing as many pounds as I would like as quickly as I would like but I'm looking for other landmarks like retiring my first pair of pants and a jacket. Also I can wear my wedding/engagement ring for the first time in years. Look for the little victories.

Sounds tough. But good.

And that's sweet u can wear your rings.

My small victory would be for my size 20 jeans to fit perfect. And not so tight.

[MRock 3]

The journey for me has been ok, better now that I have more answers from this forum. Lol. I was scared because my belly is still so big, no loss that I know of but I haven't bought a scale yet. Turns out that swelling is very common for, sometimes, the first month. The pain has been bad, on and off. That part appears to be different for each individual. But I keep doing stuff (physically) that I shouldn't ( vacuuming, bending and lifting too much) so I believe my stubbornness is hurting me. I'm excited to see the first pounds come off, trying to be patient. I'm also trying to follow doctor instructions to a tee, but with the sipping, it is difficult to get all the Protein in daily along with the ounces of Fluid. I do better with the hydrating than I do with the protein because I feel full and don't want to push it. All in all, pretty good but I see no results yet but it's hard to remember that tomorrow will only be 14 days.

[gruiz27 218]

The journey for me has been ok, better now that I have more answers from this forum. Lol. I was scared because my belly is still so big, no loss that I know of but I haven't bought a scale yet. Turns out that swelling is very common for, sometimes, the first month. The pain has been bad, on and off. That part appears to be different for each individual. But I keep doing stuff (physically) that I shouldn't ( vacuuming, bending and lifting too much) so I believe my stubbornness is hurting me. I'm excited to see the first pounds come off, trying to be patient. I'm also trying to follow doctor instructions to a tee, but with the sipping, it is difficult to get all the Protein in daily along with the ounces of Fluid. I do better with the hydrating than I do with the protein because I feel full and don't want to push it. All in all, pretty good but I see no results yet but it's hard to remember that tomorrow will only be 14 days.

Oh you just got yours. how exciting.

Congrats. And good luck.

[finallythin 18]

My jorney update: Day 6 post-op. I can identify with feelings of swollen belly, doing things around house I probably shouldn't, and size 20's. I have only weighed once since surgery and have lost 5 lbs. Used to take me a month to lose that on Weight Watchers. Kudos to great minds who think alike on our decision to get healthy and feel/look better!! Getting in 2 shakes a day. Lots of other clear fluids. My nurse yesterday said just stay hydrated. Hang in there, fellow friends & sleevers. Spring will be here before we know it! hugs!

[nicgs 6]

Corn beef hash is my new best friend!

Goes down easy and great source of Protein.< /p>

[MRock 3]

Nicgs, when can I eat that? When I go to soft foods??

[finallythin 18]

Mmmm...corned beef hash.