3 days post op and loving it

JessM11 · April 26, 2014

Hey everyone:) my surgery was approved by my insurance really fast (consultation was in mid march and I had my surgery Wednesday, April 23rd. I spent 2 nights in the hospital and I am at home in my recliner relaxing on the pain meds. My pre op diet was 10 days of liquids and 3 Protein Shakes a day. I was MISERABLE!! I cheated on day 6 and then threw a little gym time in my pre op diet for the last 4 days. I was in the OR by 11 and 2 hours later I was in recovery 1 and moved to recovery 2 as soon as I was responding to wait for my room. I am not going to lie and say this isn't painful, because it is but my high appetite and food cravings were always my issues and I am amazed how non existent my appetite is. Thursday morning I had an upper GI test to check for leaks and since I passed I was cleared for Clear Liquids. I ate 2 small bites of Jello, 4-5 spoons of chicken broth, 2 sips of unsweetened tea and I was FULL. I love this and I am extremely excited for my journey ahead. The only downfall for me is I have a 19 month old daughter who doesn't understand why mommy can't play and wrestle with her like usual. A couple weeks and all should change in that area:)

micky29 · April 26, 2014

It's so encouraging to read such posts. I Hv a 18 month old , and my major concern is not being able to pick her. Good luck for ur recovery. I m scheduled for 1st may.

ap248 · April 26, 2014

I am so happy to see your post. It really does help to settle some nerves. :-) Focus on the positive right?

JessM11 · April 26, 2014

I am so happy to see your post. It really does help to settle some nerves. :-) Focus on the positive right?

You have to focus on the positive. It's really not as miserable afterward. I mean I hurt but that's going to be over in a few days and I get to start my new way of living and I'm excited!

It's so encouraging to read such posts. I Hv a 18 month old , and my major concern is not being able to pick her. Good luck for ur recovery. I m scheduled for 1st may.

Thank you!! Yea it's hard with little ones BC they don't understand. I try to tell her mommy gas a ouchie but she wants to see and I'm afraid that would just scare her:/

yvimac1 · April 26, 2014

I'm having surgery in a few weeks and my 2yr old is very active too. I know it's for my greater good and even for his but it sucks to have to say "no". My 9yr old says he'll play for me! Lol