It's been 8 days since I had my surgery.

I've been focusing on recovery and trying to get in all my liquids. Incisions hurt but get better everyday. It's easier to move but my only issues are with sitting up and standing up or lying down. A little intestine rumble, but I've read that's natural.

Feeling good everyday. Now for the venting part:

In my part of the world, we have to be on a clear/fullish liquid diet for 10 days. My follow up with my surgeon is Feb 3rd. Head hunger has started to kick in.

It sucks. Big time.

I am craving the weirdest of things. I am not hungry just cravings. Every morning I wake up and I add a food I'm craving to a list I keep. Kind of like to get it out of my system.

I miss chewing. Anything. I miss eating meat. But I can wait!

Is it okay to have a sugar free stick of gum or a lollipop? I need to chew something y'know?

I know it's only a matter of time and I'm trying my best to stay strong. I will stay strong, and I just needed to let it out over here and vent.

Thanks guys!

I was on two weeks of full liquids pre op, and 4 weeks of full liquids post op. So six weeks of chewing nothing, lol. You can do it ???? keep your eye on the prize!

If you have to chew, sugar free Popsicles are a good choice. Or ice. My surgeon didn't allow gum, and definitely not a lollipop. Good luck! ????