Anyone here from the south jersey area? I could really use a buddy!

I'm right over the bridge in Philly

Close enough! where are you in this process?) have you had surgery yet? Mine is scheduled for tomorrow morning!

Yes I am one week out tomorrow

Plenty of folks here from Philly. I had surgery at UPenn.

I had mine at Pennsylvania hospital

Congrats! I am having mine done at Abington. I work in Glenside and wanted to use a hospital closer to where I work. How are you feeling?

Had my surgery 10/22 at HUP. Less than a week. Pain and nausea are ok. It's the reflux (bubbling in my esophagus) that's annoying!

I had mine the same day! Glad you aren't feeling too bad. Today has been a lot better for me. The past few days have been really rough. I feel you on the reflux. I am having the same issue. If you are interested in a buddy feel free to message me! It would be great to have someone that is on the same stages as me.

Hi Betsy! who did your surgery, Dr. Williams? I've been walking around the block (2-3 times a day) and trying to get the liquid in. 2 protein shakes a day, can of broth, sugar free water ice, water with crystal light. My follow up is 11/11. How about you?

Oh never mind. I just realized you went to Abington. So it wasnt same doc!

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Wow, you are doing way better on the liquids then I am! Today I got 2 cups of hot tea, a protein shake, and half a sugar free water ice in. I am slacking in the liquids department. My follow up is on Wednesday. I can't wait to be off the liquid only stage! I am not hungry at all but my brain keeps telling me I want something to eat that I can chew. It's driving me nuts!

They told me the number one reason people go back to the hospital is dehydration. I don't want to go back. I keep a cup near me at all times and keep sipping! I like the hot chicken broth too. Also I'll put some crystal light in a water bottle and it helps.

I had Noel Williams as my surgeon.

BLERDgirl - when was your surgery? Mine was 10/22 with Dr W.

I'm from South jersey still pre-op. How'd the surgery and post op go for all of you?