So, here's my latest update.

Surgery 7/21.

On 7/22, I was moved to Clear liquids. One sip, and I felt like I had to puke my guts.

On 7/23, I could finally tolerate liquids.

Dismissed (after a LONNNNNNG wait) from hospital today, 7/24.

Questions:

I feel sore - the kinda sore where you feel like you've been beaten. Badly! Lol And the bruises from all the blood draws and glucose checks don't help! How long did you feel sore? I walked around the house, took a shower, and feel like I am too tired to even keep my eyes open! Would you recommend rest, even if that means going longer without Water?

My doc had to use staples on my incisions. Lucky me, he said he couldn't use his normal steri-strips on me. Anyone have staples? What was it like having them removed? Painful? I'm freaked out about it.

I'm so glad to be home. Part of me can't believe it's real! I keep praying I did the right thing. The last 2 days were so doggone miserable, I was crying about the whole decision.

I gained 4.8 pounds since surgery date. Not a good feeling. Maybe I should put the scale away! Lol

Anyway, that's my update. I'm hopeful for better, positive posts once I feel human again.

Congratulations!!!

Rest, sip, walk, rest, sip, walk. I slept a lot the first two weeks. Just try to sip as much as you can during your waking hours.

I was sore for about 3 weeks. Before you know it you'll feel like yourself again. Just give yourself time to heal.

I've had staples for four c-sections. They do not hurt during removal at all. No worries.

Take care and welcome to the losers bench! It's awesome over here! (I'm 7 weeks post op and down 43 lbs after gaining 8lbs of hospital fluids)

Have u had problems getting liquids in? I had surgery on 7/21 and I try to drink as much as I can but I am barely getting 12 oz in....

Hi savymom03,

Yes, I am. My PA (phys assistant) said this is normal. She even said Water was more important than Protein shakes. And that eventually I will build up to the 64oz I need.

Congrats to everyone and welcome to the losers bench .