Post-op no holding back

[rebeccaburlinparrsih69 14]

My surgery was Friday, September 25, 2015. Weighed at home 226.6. The only soreness was from the gas in my body, there was no other pain. I was nuisance the morning after surgery, but did not get sick. I did bruise a lot on left side lower incision. Research shows this could be where the camera and gas was inserted. Now I did stay to Sunday morning. I am doing my fluids, Vitamins, and Protein but it is hard to drink any more than a couple oz. At a time. I gained 12lbs of fluids while in hospital but as of today the 29th I am back to pre-surgery

weight. Time for my journey to begin.

[Ashlegal 525]

Congrats!

I am three weeks post op tomorrow and feel great. I had an easy recovery and even went back to work less than the scheduled two weeks.

It is going to be a strange and wonderful journey!

Cheers!

[rebeccaburlinparrsih69 14]

That is great. I feel the same. I am full of energy. I am actually graduating with my BA in less than 2 weeks. I am so excited. This journey has been a long one. From every diet and exercise program I could do. This is a journey to a new life, a healthy life and a longer life. I will be able to keep up with my grandchildren, go biking on trails, and possibly next summer take my son up on a mountain hike up a mountain in Alaska.

[James Marusek 5,244]

Congratulations. In the very beginning it is a little hard to meet the daily Fluid, Protein and Vitamin requirements. Your body is in a major heal mode at the moment. But keep striving towards meeting your requirements and you will get there.

[rebeccaburlinparrsih69 14]

Thanks James,

I am trying, i am trying to make less to drink but add the same amount of Protein and then dink over a time frame of 30 minutes. When it comes to my Water two swallows and I'm done for about 20 minutes. I am happy with the results so far. losing thae Water gain from the hospital was a big deal for me, I worked hard to lose 30 lbs in the 6 months. Now I can focus on the rest of my journey. tomorrow I hit the gym for a slow walk on tread mill.

Rebecca

[The Candidate 3,215]

Sounds like your surgery went great and you've had a pretty easy recovery so far. Mine was the same. It was so much easier than I ever thought it would be. And every day gets better.

Congrats!

[Karen B45 38]

Boy that is awesome, good for you! My surgery was two days before yours, on 9/23. I wouldn't say I have a ton of pain, but I did have some. I have a lot of soreness with the incisions now, that's about it. I was very glad when i was able to take a deep breath again without it being painful.

I am excited for the journey too, but I do think the surgery took a lot out of me. I am defintely feeling better every day, but don't think I want to go back to work early....although I am going back after two weeks. I have been getting my fluids in, and I do feel pretty good about that.

Anyway, it will be great to see how things progress as we keep going down this path! Exciting changes for sure.

[jane13 2,256]

in a couple of weeks this will seem like a dream........

[rebeccaburlinparrsih69 14]

Thanks everyone, I am excited. I am not working but after graduation I will be actively pounding the pavement. it is awesome that there are sites like this that have chats where others tell it like it is and no sugar coating the procedures or post-op. that is important to continue to strive in recovery and to a healthy lifestyle.

Rebecca

[RNYDawn 160]

Congrats!!

[Drew7651 23]

I had my surgery the same day, I was discharged after 2 hours lol I only had gas pain until mid Saturday. I was flying home on monday so I went in for a Vitamin infusion my doc does and had lost 13 pounds over the weekend. I walked about 4 miles on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, took today off to catch up on the house and my sleep. I've been getting my fluids in pretty well but am only able to get to about 30 grams of Protein. I'm so excited about this new life

[rebeccaburlinparrsih69 14]

That is awesome, try mixing smaller amount of Fluid to Protein. Water is my issue. But I'm drinking lemonaid Dr says that's fine. Out walking mall today feels so great

[rebeccaburlinparrsih69 14]

thanks every one

Edited October 5, 2015 by rebeccaburlinparrsih69

[rebeccaburlinparrsih69 14]

Day 9 after surgery, fluids and Protein still a problem keeping up with. i am pushing as mush as i can but still hard. See doctor in 2 days

As for Protein I am researching some ready made drinks that are higher in protein and low in sugar.

I like the Premier Protein but it is only sold through costco, Sam's club. that have a reasonable price.

any suggestions.

do not care for real sweet flavor

[Nancy1955 31]

My nutritionist did not want any oh us to get the o

Premier Protein as it did not contain whey?