As a preop newbie reading journals of people going through surgery gave me a way better idea of what to expect and now its finally my turn. My surgery is in a few hours and im hoping to give the best insight I can. Im on my way to the hospital now and im feeling really nervous. Im hopeful though! Ive been on a 3 day liquid diet which was what my doctor had prescribed. Its raining today and I love the rain ill update as soon as im able after surgery! Send prayers my way!!

Yeah its gonna be tough going back to work on Sunday but my boss said shed accomadate me with coming back slower which will be nice. I do a considerable amount of bending and lifting at work that I will make sure not to do in the beginging..unfortunately i've got to work. I'm feeling really weak because I'm not getting any protein in..all of my clear liquid diet protien options are so hard to swallow because of the taste. I tried to mix unjury with broth and I got a liquid with a bunch of little powerded cubes in it. THe unjury wouldn't disolve..I've tried putting it in crystal light and I get a thick white wet powerder that sits on the top of the drink. I've tried mixing even the tinest bit and I can't seem to get it a consistency or texture that I can handle. I also had a bad texture problem with foods. I have not had any problem holding clear liquid down and tonight I wanted to try to have a protein shake so I could get something with some nutritual value in my body. My surgery was really early in the morning Wednesday and they said they usually counted wednesday as a full day post op. So 6 days post op today and I can start a full liquid diet 1 week after surgery. Should I try a protein shake tonight? Any suggestions? Anyone who started their full liquid a little early?

I would go for it. I was on protein shakes and jello day after surgery they were allowed.

Okay guys.... surgery lasted about an hour and waking up immediately after was very painful. It felt like my back and chest were in a vice. Do yourself a fqvor and ask for a heating pad as soon as you are able. Falling asleep while typing this so im gonna make it short. Thank you all for your amazing support. The power of your prayers and kind words helped me through a very scary day.

Wow. Well done! Sounds scary. Sending you best wishes for a safe recovery and that you're back to normal as soon as possible.

I agree after surgery my hotpad was a LIFE savor that and the stuffed animal i got from my little girl to hold near my tummy when i coughed or moved. Sending healing prayers your way!

Yeah I kept telling the nurse in the room you wake up in that I couldn't breathe..and her reply was..."Yeah..you can, you're breathing" lol..then they move you onto your hospital room bed and that seriously sucked!! Okay i'm going for it. I want something savory but because I need the nutritition i'm going to blend a protein shake! I'll let you know how it goes!