Hey yall so my surgery was nov 19. I had cold feet going in, I wanted to jump off of the operating table when the nurse put in my IV! I started regretting my decision and feeling so guilty about putting myself through a voluntary surgery. The nurse could tell how nervous I was, and she gave me some medicine that made me laugh at everything and I felt great haha. That was the last thing I remember before waking up in the recovery room.

I got to see my mom and other family who were there with me. I woke up in no pain at all, quickly after I got up to go pee and walk around the hallways. The compression things they put on my calves annoyed me, so I kept walking and sitting in chairs so I didn't have to wear them

The next day, I was able to sip 24 ounces of Water with sugar free crystal light. Slowly, one oz every 10 minutes. After every 6 ounces I would take a walk down the hall. The only time I was in pain was when I would try to get up from sitting/laying. But it wasn't bad. Since I was doing so well, I was able to go home that night instead of the next morning

The clear phase of the liquid diet for a week after the surgery was hard. It sucked. I got so sick of Jello and broth lol. But now that I'm on full liquids and I can have Soup and milk, I'm SO happy. Haha. I'm doing great and getting my Protein in without a problem.

With a 10 day pre op liquid diet until now, I've lost about 30 pounds. Some old jeans already fit, my scars are almost healed, and I'm so excited for what's to come! if anyone has any questions or advice to give, feel free! I've included before and after pics so far as well

Congratulations!!

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Looking great! Congrats

Yay for you!!! I'm 5 days post op and ready to eat the paint off the walls! Feeling great, but wish I could find a non sweet protein drink. They all taste too sweet to me after surgery.

Yay for you!!! I'm 5 days post op and ready to eat the paint off the walls! Feeling great, but wish I could find a non sweet Protein drink. They all taste too sweet to me after surgery.

Yeah I used to love the strawberry premade ones. And now I hate them, I've yet to find a Protein Drink I like. So I just make sure I get the protein in with the other foods throughout the day. I haven't tried the unflavored powder yet.

WhT other things are you allowed to have? My surgeon and dietician were very vague.... I was told protein shakes and water. It's so hard.

Well for the first week after the surgery I could have sugar free jello, sugar free Popsicles, broth like bouillon, crystal light in water, Gatorade powerade. Right now I'm in phase 2, so I can have skim milk, nonfat yogurt, low sodium cream soup that's been strained, cottage cheese mashed up. I attached a picture of the stuff I can have now.

Ohhhh thank you!!!!!

I couldn't start this until day 7 though, so be careful!! You're welcome