Hi everybody! I'm 2 days post op, got home about 4 hours ago.

It is soooo wonderful to have the surgery behind me and just focus on moving forward from here. No more HUGE fears

My liquids are going down nicely, I can do about an ounce every 10 minutes. I have had some broth, crystal light decaf tea (1/2 strength) and a Protein shake since getting home.

Happy to answer any questions about my surgery experience.

MANY thanks to all of those who have been so helpful to me!

Edited February 26, 201511 yr by minniegirl

Congratulations! I can't wait to be there! This pre op diet is kicking my butt :-/ Where did you have your surgery?

Thanks, hang in there!! I had my surgery at Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, NJ.

Awesome. Best wishes :-)

Congrats! I hope you have a smooth recovery. Sounds like things are off to a good start!

wishing you all the best.

How are you feeling today?

Hi! Congratulations, you sound like you're doing great. I am POD#3, had surgery 2/25. Today I started full liquids and I'm feeling great. I've walked outside about 10 minutes twice today. Yesterday I was super tired, slept 12 hours last night, only waking up to change position. I've had most of a protein shake and some chicken unjury. SF gelatin seems to go down the easiest.

How are you feeling today?

I feel great! my liquids are going down easier and easier already, I can do about 2 ounces per 10 minutes now so Im very happy! I do feel very hungry which I guess I didn't expect Hoping that eases once I get to purees next week, still on Clear Liquids.

Hi! Congratulations, you sound like you're doing great. I am POD#3, had surgery 2/25. Today I started full liquids and I'm feeling great. I've walked outside about 10 minutes twice today. Yesterday I was super tired, slept 12 hours last night, only waking up to change position. I've had most of a Protein shake and some chicken unjury. SF Gelatin seems to go down the easiest.

I am still on clear liquids! But I move straight to puree next Tuesday...

I love the unjury chix broth, breaks u the monotony of the shakes (good as they are). I am also having sf popsicles, warm decaf tea and sf Jello. I SLEPT like a baby my first night home and also pretty good last night, got NO sleep in the hospital.

I had a dumping episode of last night. I can start full liquids on pod #3, that includes Greek yogurt and cottage cheese. I had 2oz of Fage 0% for dinner and had a horrible dumping episode about 20 min after I finished, bad stomach cramps, sweating, some diarrhea, I ate super slow over 45 min, but can't handle this yet, maybe not ready for dairy. I'll go back to stuff I know is safe for a while.

congrats. keep up the great work

Good luck and welcome to the other side!