I just had my surgery on the 10th and I feel so full under my ribs when I drink, is this normal or gas? I hope we March peeps and other veterans can support each other. This app is a Godsend!

Good to see all the "Marchies" doing so well. I'm 2 weeks out still on full liquids. I normally get my protein in by having 2 shakes a day along with adding unflavored powder to almost everything. Still upping my water even with the shakes I don't go #1 much so I know my water intake is lacking. Sip,sip,sip,..walk walk walk.

I had my staples taken out on Friday and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I started using my elliptical 30 minutes on Saturday and felt pretty good, I will just have to increase my water intake.

Good Molly. I had my drain removed last Friday. Not going to lie I was a wreck thought it would hurt like a B--/-! But it didn't hurt at all just felt kind of creepy. Lol

I only had a drain for 2 days, how long did you have yours? It felt really weird when they pulled it out and I couldn't believe how long the tubing was.

I had my drain 5 days. I know they told me they actually put the tubing around the new pouch, that's why it feels so creepy coming out, it's unwrapping from around the pouch. And yes I too was shocked at how long the tube was. Glad that part is over!

Hi all. Day 8. Am feeling pretty good. Will feel so much better when my hubby doesn't have to pack my wound. I weighed 214 day of surgery (march 24th). I came home on the 26th weighing 224. Tonight I weighed in at 205. <br><br>

I have a barium swallow xray and blood test tomorrow (well I guess today) and then a nutrition class. I am hoping to move from clear to full liquids. <br><br>

Today was a nice day here in the midwest...finally! Was good to open the house up and go for a walk outside.<br><br>

How are the other March 24thers doing?

Sarah I'm from Midwest too. What state are you in? I'm from iowa

Good to see all the "Marchies" doing so well. I'm 2 weeks out still on full liquids. I normally get my protein in by having 2 shakes a day along with adding unflavored powder to almost everything. Still upping my water even with the shakes I don't go #1 much so I know my water intake is lacking. Sip,sip,sip,..walk walk walk.

What's the name of the unflavored protein?

Caseyann, i hope I can be like you! I'm 5 days post op and still hurting pretty badly. But thats my only complaint really, so I'm lucky.

I still have some pain on my right side, but nothing unbearable. My back has been hurting like crazy as well but the exercise seems to help that. Good Luck hope you start feeling better soon!

I'm 15 days out and still having some pain on my right side nothing unbearable anyone else have that? What do you guys do to help that? Do you think just being more active and exercising helps heal that? I don't go back to work for two more weeks so I don't want to just lay around and wait for it to get better I want to move on from this!! Down 22lbs!!! Only getting in about 50-55oz of water a day too finding it hard

I'm 15 days out and still having some pain on my right side nothing unbearable anyone else have that? What do you guys do to help that? Do you think just being more active and exercising helps heal that? I don't go back to work for two more weeks so I don't want to just lay around and wait for it to get better I want to move on from this!! Down 22lbs!!! Only getting in about 50-55oz of water a day too finding it hard

Try alternating heat and ice. My left side is still sore at 4 weeks but that helps.

Focus more on your body and how you're feeling than the amount of fluid you're getting in. Is your mouth dry? Are your lips chapped? Does your urine look dark ? Do you feel like you're hungry or thirsty? If you're answering no to these questions, you're probably good. I'm still struggling to get in two 16 oz bottles of water a day so it's sounds like you're doing pretty good.

Day 25 I have lost a total of 41 and post op a total of 27 lbs right on track

Day 25 I have lost a total of 41 and post op a total of 27 lbs right on track

wow! Nice work!

What's the name of the unflavored protein?

. I use unjury, but GNC carries some and some walmart and Walgreen has a powder from nestle's call beneprotein. Not sure of the specs or how good it is.

Premier protein has a $3 coupon they will email it to you if you like their Facebook page.

Anyone ever here of piping rock? They have an unflavored powder for 13.99 plus free shipping? Website ..pipingrock.com

Anyone ever here of piping rock? They have an unflavored powder for 13.99 plus free shipping? Website ..pipingrock.com

Hi Blue

I use InvisiWhey unflavored protein. I like it, because I can't taste it at all. I got mine at the Vitamin Shoppe.

Hi Blue I use InvisiWhey unflavored protein. I like it, because I can't taste it at all. I got mine at the Vitamin Shoppe.

Ty dolfin.

Hi all. Day 8. Am feeling pretty good. Will feel so much better when my hubby doesn't have to pack my wound. I weighed 214 day of surgery (march 24th). I came home on the 26th weighing 224. Tonight I weighed in at 205.

I have a barium swallow xray and blood test tomorrow (well I guess today) and then a nutrition class. I am hoping to move from clear to full liquids.

Today was a nice day here in the midwest...finally! Was good to open the house up and go for a walk outside.

How are the other March 24thers doing?

Sarah I'm from Midwest too. What state are you in? I'm from iowa

NW Indiana