Here I am, sitting in my hospital bed the day after surgery. All went well with the surgery, and I have been feeling better then expected so far. Some small problems with nausea last night after my walks. I attribute that to the anesthesia, and morphine. Waiting for my leakage checks, and then seeing what my new stomach will tolerate. So far........exceeding expectations.

That's fantastic -- hope the recovery goes just as well.

Hi Mike! My surgery was a week ago today and I also had some nausea in PACU that they controlled swiftly with drugs. Good luck with your esophagram - it is one of the worst parts of the surgery - waiting to be allowed to have a sip of Water after hours of putting up with the most horrible case of cotton mouth ever! Good luck!

Here I am, sitting in my hospital bed the day after surgery. All went well with the surgery, and I have been feeling better then expected so far. Some small problems with nausea last night after my walks. I attribute that to the anesthesia, and morphine. Waiting for my leakage checks, and then seeing what my new stomach will tolerate. So far........exceeding expectations.

Great job Mike!!!! The leak test isn't too bad. The next few days you will be sore, especially on the left side. Day 3 was my worst day. Day 5 was the day it all started to improve. Improvement seems to become rapid once you get home. Today begins your new life, my friend!!!

Just some tips - walk as much as possible to relieve the gas pains (they are the worst part)

Use your breath measurer 10 times per hour to remove the flem from your lungs! Don't swallow what you hack up, even if it's minor. It can make you vomit.

Try not to sneeze

Sip slowly. Gulps are gone. Lot of liquids and Proteins will give you a much faster recovery!!!

You've got this!!!!!!

Really glad to hear it!!!

That's great! Hopefully, everything will be smooth sailing from here on out and you experience a speedy recovery!

Today is the first day of the rest of your life

Mike that's great you doing good. Keep up the good work.

Congratulations Mike! Keep up the good work and before you know it the pounds will be melting off in no time!