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!

@@Dolfinldy1

Thank You, Email address has ben messaged to you.

-Kim

Hi Kimberly. I won't be able to send those to you until later this afternoon. I'm at follow up appt today. Sorry.

I did not get your email address send it to mine. Nebrfan19@hotmail.com. Thanks

Just back from first post op. Drain removed and down 14 lbs in 11 days. . Not to shabby

@@Dolfinldy1

Thank You, Email address has ben messaged to you.

-Kim

Hi Kimberly. I won't be able to send those to you until later this afternoon. I'm at follow up appt today. Sorry.

Just back from first post op. Drain removed and down 14 lbs in 11 days. . Not to shabby

That really is fantastic Blue congratulations you are rocking your tool! How are you feeling?

That really is fantastic Blue congratulations you are rocking your tool! How are you feeling?

thanks Kristina! I'm doing well, how about you?

That really is fantastic Blue congratulations you are rocking your tool! How are you feeling?

thanks Kristina! I'm doing well, how about you?

Doing well! No appetite which I'm loving. Food is just like heh whatever to me. Finally getting more fluids in. Gas pains have subsided, energy is still depleted but am enjoying these naps. Lost all the surgery water weight plus a few extra... I'm finally joining those on the losers bench and it feels Ah-mazing! :-P

Wonderful! Glad you're doing so well! Keep up the great work:)

It has been 18 days since surgery. I'm down 18 lbs. A pound a day is not bad. I'm trying to eat more solid foods. I bought some baby spoons so I don't eat to fast. I have mastered yogurt and applesauce. The doctor said I could eat puree foods but I just can't bring myself to do that. I'm trying to cut things up really, really small and it seems to be working. The other problem is that I'm eating so slow that my food gets cold fast. I guess it is a small price to pay to not upset my pouch.

Edited March 29, 201412 yr by Shawna Johnson

Food getting cold drives me nuts! I've worn a trail to my microwave. one pound a day is how I want to lose, well done!

For those of you who have had surgery, did you find it uncomfortable to sleep in your own bed when you got home? My surgery is Monday and I was wondering if I needed to invest in a wedge or bed rest pillow. I've heard that some people have to sleep in a recliner for the first week or so.

Hey everyone. 10 days out and I'm going good. I still don't get all the liquids in, I try but gosh it's a lot. I've been able to eat 4 oz cream of chicken soup strained with 1/2 scoop of protein, strained cream of mushroom soup with 1/2 scoop protein, 1/3 cup regular cream of wheat with 1/2 scoop protein. Also doing 4 oz protein shakes throughout the day. My go to at this point is 8oz hot tea with whey protein, very yummy and easy on the tummy. I've been adding 1 item a day and seeing how it goes. Tomato soup didn't work well, it went right threw, but at least it didn't make me throw up. Tomorrow I'm going to try the pureed re-fried beans with a little fat free sour cream. Very exciting stuff. Down a total of 19 pds since the start of the 2 week meal replacement - I'll take that. Hope your all doing well. Have a great weekend.

Edited March 29, 201412 yr by SugarFreeMe

4 days out! Feeling good! Walked almost a mile today, I get really tired tho. Trying to get these stinkin liquids in...hot tea & Popsicles are my saviors! Ready to start my full liquids tomorrow!

For those of you who have had surgery, did you find it uncomfortable to sleep in your own bed when you got home? My surgery is Monday and I was wondering if I needed to invest in a wedge or bed rest pillow. I've heard that some people have to sleep in a recliner for the first week or so.

Most people prefer a recliner so the first night I slept half the night in the recliner but found I needed my bed so I migrated there and put like 4 pillows under my head and two on each side of me and that was most comfortable. I like napping in the recliner throughout the day but prefer my bed at night. My fiancée has been on the couch because he is scared of hurting me lol. I appreciate the whole bed to myself I really do. I thought it would be a pain to get out of because it's the gel infused memory foam but it is heavenly I have no pressure points and I feel no pulling in any area on my belling like I do in the recliner. In the recliner I wake up a lot and have to readjust myself. I've got this roll out thing down getting out of bed not using my abdomen muscles. I think you will find whatever works best and makes you most comfortable fairly quick. I didn't need to buy anything, there wasn't anything comfortable I couldn't make without adding a few blankies or pillows that I already have

For those of you who have had surgery, did you find it uncomfortable to sleep in your own bed when you got home? My surgery is Monday and I was wondering if I needed to invest in a wedge or bed rest pillow. I've heard that some people have to sleep in a recliner for the first week or so.

I didn't have a recliner or money to buy one so I slept in a bed. The first two night I slept in the guest bed to keep my dogs away from me and then I moved to my own bed. I used lots and lots of pillows to kind of keep me propped up. I also bought a body pillow to lean on which has been very helpful even though I've had to fight my dogs to keep custody of it at night.

Home from hospital and in my own bed!! Concentrating on fluids, protein will have to come soon though!