So excited and nervous! Is anyone else having surgery on my date? I would like us all in one thread to give our own experiences. It'll be great! We will all be in pain at the same time. [emoji1]

Edited May 23, 201610 yr by onmica

Has anyone else dealt with dizziness, and severe lightheadedness? Like enough where you actually feel like your going to pass out and the room spins?

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I have not, but heard it's possible, especially if you're having problems getting in your Water and Protein. Keep sipping, hopefully it will clear up. If not, you should probably call your doctor.

Yeah, that happened to me last night as well as a few days ago. I broke out in a sweat too. Usually when I eat something I shouldn't be. Last night had creamy chicken Soup out of the can. I didn't dilute it. Although I only had about a tablespoon, it was enough.

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Yes, my doctor only allows liquids for 2 weeks. After that, we can add strained cream soups, applesauce, etc. After hearing y'all's stories, I'm kind of greatful.

Mine too.. but he said cream would be okay. He said, if it can't go through a straw, then dont eat it. I think it was the sodium.. I should have diluted it. I'm eating the same soup now, but this time I diluted it with milk. So far everything is fine.

Mine too.. but he said cream would be okay. He said, if it can't go through a straw, then dont eat it. I think it was the sodium.. I should have diluted it. I'm eating the same soup now, but this time I diluted it with milk. So far everything is fine.

Glad to hear it! I am also not supposed to use a straw. That kind of bugs me, cuz I LOVE straws. I've been trying to stay away from them, must admit, I've still been using 1 or 2 a day. Hasn't bothered me, so I figure if that is the worst "cheating" I do, I'm still pretty good!

So I'm not an alcohol drinker. I'm just curious, does anyone else feel a little drunk when you take your liquid pain meds? I swear I feel buzzed. It goes away within 15 minutes.. but I thought it was funny. ????

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Has anyone tried cream of chicken soups? I had my first today. I didn't have a lot, maybe a tablespoon . I ate it VERY slow and I felt the beginning of a cold sweat. So I stopped. Then I got very sweaty and now I'm in bed trying to relax a little.

Is it too soon to have it at 4 days Post-Op?(or are we at 3 days) Or should I try it again and dilute it a little? I'm just glad it didn't hit me like the first time.

I haven't had cream of chicken, but I've had tomato and cream of broccoli. With both if them I diluted it with milk. They've settled well so far.

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Thank you so much. I was able to have 4 oz of soup (took me two hours to finish it) The milk helped so much, and it added extra Protein. Thank you so much!

Has anyone tried cream of chicken soups? I had my first today. I didn't have a lot, maybe a tablespoon . I ate it VERY slow and I felt the beginning of a cold sweat. So I stopped. Then I got very sweaty and now I'm in bed trying to relax a little.

Is it too soon to have it at 4 days Post-Op?(or are we at 3 days) Or should I try it again and dilute it a little? I'm just glad it didn't hit me like the first time.

I haven't had cream of chicken, but I've had tomato and cream of broccoli. With both if them I diluted it with milk. They've settled well so far.

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Thank you so much. I was able to have 4 oz of soup (took me two hours to finish it) The milk helped so much, and it added extra Protein. Thank you so much!

So glad that it helped. My NUT Said everything has to be thinned out at this point. I had 2 oz of Greek yogurt thinned out with milk and added Protein powder for Breakfast. It took me 45 min to eat it, but it was delish and settled well.

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I am extremely grateful for this opportunity, but I can't help but notice feeling regret right now... I have been extremely weak and tired and essentially house bound... You don't notice how much revolves around food until you can do that stuff any more... Any advice or words of encouragement?

I have been feeling that way to. It is a holiday weekend, people are grilling and the pool opened. I have been pretty mobile so I went and walked around the mall....I am now not just dreaming of what I am going to wear I can see a goal in site. That has made it so much easier for me today. We only have a few weeks where we will feel like this and when we can eat real food we will feel better. Hang in there @@sarahb309 we are going to look fabulous soon!

AMEN to that @@Lindsey Skinner Abbott

These are my goal jeans. I have them where I can see them in my room. Size 11. I know I will make it beyond this, but right now, this is my goal. I looked damn good in these jeans once upon a time. It's just a small sacrifice in exchange for a healthy life.

Hang in there @@sarahb309 just remember that it won't be forever. Only a couple of weeks and we're halfway near week one. ????????

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@@sarahb309 I have been feeling the exact same way so this morning I made sure to get my protein in by adding the nectar to my crystal light and that really did help with the loss of energy, but I still struggled with the thoughts of food. My NUT only allows clear liquids the first two weeks so I am struggling a bit. I actually broke down and licked a couple BBQ chips today which i am not proud of, but I did it and just being honest. It actually helped with my craving because I was tired of the bland taste in my mouth. Although i did lick the chip that is as far as I will go because I dont want to sabatoge my new way of life. Hang in there dear, we will make it!!!

I took the smallest morsel of brownie into my mouth and it really didn't taste good.

After that fainting scare, I haven't tried to cheat once! I'm scared to feel that again.

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