Got the call today. I hate to say it but this is as bad as a child waiting for Christmas! Three weeks are gonna take forever to get here. Was so hoping to have it by years end but they said that there were several people who's insurance would be terminated on January 1st so they wanted to try to get them all in first. Oh well, the important thing is I was approved and have a date. This just gives me more time to loose a few extra pounds and shrink the liver. Lol Good luck to all those who have their surgery between tomorrow and the end of the year. Chime in and let me know about your experiences. I would so like to hear about them.

Just got my date today, and I'm not very far behind you all, January 19th @@Fallinstar Good Luck today!

Well, I am 2nd day post op and feel like crap. I am shaking and it feels like there are bricks building on top of one another from my neck down to my stomach. This is rough. I knew it would be but no c section or hysterectomy I had felt this bad. Trying to think positive. I will write more later. Good luck to all of you out there.

Edited January 7, 201511 yr by Fallinstar

Had surgery on 6 jan 15 i feel okay just have a lot of gas rumbling in my tummy ive been walking walking just a little tired also will keep yall posted

Edited January 8, 201511 yr by nairobi78

Postop Day 3.Yesterday was rough, but today is better. My mom came over and got me on a plan with meds and liquids. Went walking with the hubby as well. Neck pain has subsided, but the headache is the worst.

Edited January 8, 201511 yr by tonniharris

Third day in hospital and am hoping to go home this afternoon. Had some pretty painful moments yesterday and there were tears as I questioned why i did this to myself! It'll all be worth it, right?!

Awwww glad I wasn't the only one who had a few bumps on the recovery path. Mon after surgery I was in recovery till 6am then on my way to my room the motion got me so nauseous that I started to vomit. Gave to a patch and zorfon and still no help. Just slept then Tuesday did a shallow test n threw that back up so couldn't finish so. Wasn't given and liquids cuz kept throwing up. Gave me a suppository for the nausea, helped a little. Repeat the test last night n still threw it up but better reading. No leaks! Possitium was low so had to get three bags last night. Much better today. Drinking broth and G2 n they gave me my scripts for when I go home.

Had my surgery on jan 5, feeling ok! Sore and lots of gas! Looking forward only.....good luck everyone!

My. Date is jam fri jam 16 on per op having a hard time ok first. 5days now I. Want food fighting not to give in to subway sandwich due for a shake hope the feelings fade

Day 4- still quite sore. Walking as much as possible. Not getting all my fluids in. Stomach is constantly gurgilling. Right arm right above elbow is painful off and on. I am trying to stay positive. I don't regret doing it, just wish it would hurry up and heal. Tried not to get too descriptive but here is the two main cuts of 5. The one on the right is the most painful. That is the one they pulled my stomach through.

Anyone else having issues with things tasting weird? Even water has a funky aftertaste.

Day 4 Post-op...still sore too. Itching and achy where staples are. Right side hurts a great deal. Based on fallinstar, may be caused by stomach pulled through that side. I had a regretful moment day before yesterday, but since then I've been pretty good. Got my hair and nails fine yesterday. Today I went shopping (Costco/Sams Club/regular grocery store). After 3 hours I began to feel tired. Fatigued after 4 hours of being out. Resting now. Had 16 oz protein shake, a jello cup, Crystal light, 1tbsp hummus, 1/4 c cottage cheese without any issues. Broth for dinner tonight.

Water feels weird on my stomach, but other than that things taste fine.

I am finding out that the sugar free jello and Popsicles that I loved so much is toooo sweet now. The new whey protein shots taste twice as bad. Water and chicken broth is what I am living off of. Had a small episode earlier with getting faint but was over in just a few minutes. Think it must have been a drop in my sugar. Bp was fine.

@ - I couldn't imagine going shopping now especially for 4 hours. I don't have staples, he used glue to close me up. And cottage cheese is off limits for two more weeks for me....does anyone have the gurgling feeling in their esophagus and stomach every time they eat or drink anything? It is so getting on my nerves.

I know what everyone is going thru i had surgery on 6 jan i dont remember doing my swallowing test that same day as of surgery i was eating chicken broth i hate it sugar free popsicles are too sweet crystal light too sweet also my favorite is cream of potatoe soup blended in food processor and strained in metal sifter i love my decaffeinated coffee and tea ive been doing 3 to 4 laps in my house to get rid of the gas my poor husband and kids suffering severely lol something i found helpful i take half of my liquid pain meds before i eat then i take the other half when im done no nausea medication is needed