Hi all, well tomorrow is my big day and I feel mentally and emotionally ready. Twelve days ago I began my pre-op eating which we worked out to mean NO SUGAR, two meals a day of a 40 gram sugar free Protein shake, 8-12 oz of full sodium, no fat broth plus a small meal of 3-4 oz. protein (I had chicken once and fish the other days) with vegetables. I drank lots and lots of Water and have lost as of this morn 14.5 lbs. I also had to go cold turkey off my Hormone Replacement Therapy which hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be. Today's diet will be complete clear liquids/broths as my food intake plus lots of water.

This morning for the first time in a long time I was motivated to walk at the crack of sunlight. I accomplished a steady, good pace with only a tinge of back ache, no shin splints (YAY) and I really enjoyed it.

I will keep busy today spending time with a visiting friend here on Island so will put in some beach/pool/sea time on the Caribbean Sea (I live on Grand Cayman Island). I feel blessed, grateful, with complete faith in my surgeon and ready for the next chapter of good health and joy.

Congratulations and wishing you a speedy recovery! Be sure to check in and give us an update on how you're doing!

My surgery is Wednesday so I'm right behind you!

I hope you have a successful surgery and an uncomplicated recovery! Good luck you are almost there.

Best of luck on your new journey! I am 12 days post op & have had an easy, uncomplicated recovery. Hope the same for you!

Good luck !!!

Thanks everyone for your well wishes. I will be sure to check back in and let you know how I am doing. Shellmilliner, all the best to you on your upcoming day. xxx

Good luck to you on your new beginnings. Mine is on may 23 but I'm so ready now!! Just take it day by day and all will be fine.

What a lovely place to recover! Best wishes!

I am 6 days post op today. I am feeling great and I even walked over a mile today. Be sure to walk as much as you can to help with the gas pain. I was having pressure between my breasts, especially when drinking. Taking a tums really helped with that. Good luck! You'll do great!☺

Hi all. I spent two nights in hospital, received wonderful care from every single specialist and nursing assistant I came in contact with. A special kudo to my wonderful surgeon, Dr. Zoltan Szucs. I was very happy to come home to my own environment mid-day and managed well yesterday with naps, rest, hydration and Protein intake in addition to sleeping well last night. The gas build up day 1 & 2 was a bit of a challenge but walking slowly and peppermint tea really do help. This morning I feel great, showered, fixed my hair, put on minimal make-up, walked a bit, enjoying my Water and preparing my liquified cream of wheat (no sugar). I did a light load of laundry, made my bed.....all slowly of course. Am very comfy in an exercise top and loose, soft yoga pants and feeling quite normal except for incision sensitivity but not taking any pain med as it is only slight. My tummy is tender of course so taking care when getting up and down from the chair and bed. Treating myself well, resting, following doctor's orders and happy to report I am one blessed and happy girl.

@@Magsqoti I was also done on 3/30. Each day and night gets progressively better. Enjoy your sunshine and ocean breezes - they will help you heal! ☺

Purrfctangel, congrats on your smooth surgery and recovery. Here's to us all for a healthy and joyful future!

I also had my surgery on the 30th im glad to hear you're recovering well

Getting more liquids in each day.

I'm glad to hear of all of your recoveries going so well, makes me feel better for my upcoming surgery on 4/23. Both myself and husband are doing it together. My husband was diagnosed as diabetic and has already dropped about 15 lbs since recently being Dx. I know we all have different experiences- but hearing your good reports makes me feel better as this will be my first ever surgery. Also, I have only scheduled off work for 4 days-- I have not informed anyone from work of what we're doing. My job is rather sedentary (administrative). I thought I could return on a Monday. Do you all think that's practical?

Brmbrown, like you say everyone's experience is different but given how I am feeling and am prepared with my food and how to eat/drink you just may be okay after 6 days (incl. weekend) to return to your admin job. I will say though that if you feel you aren't ready, don't push it. Listen to your body as this is major surgery and you want to heal well and have a great start to your new healthy life. Please let me know how you and your husband are coming along after your procedures.