I am 2 days away from surgery (8/29/16) and I am starting to get nervous. I feel like I am ready. I have plenty of the protein drink I like to get me through the time before solid food again. I am curious about that first post-op week. It is what my nerves are focusing on right now.

I think I struggled to drink 600ml my first day post op and now I can do 2000ml a day easy. Just keep keeping on and you'll be amazed how quickly the time passes. This part is the hardest until you reach maintenance [emoji4]

I'm 10 days out and feel the best I've felt in many years.

Day 1:

Minor pain and discomfort; pain meds worked great. The worst part was having the nurses check vitals hourly.

Day 2:

Had difficulty going pee. Knew I had to go, but it just wasn't happening. The nurse put a peppermint liquid in my urine bottle and told me to give it a few minutes and try again. She told me the smell helps some patients urinate and low and behold; it worked! Released from hospital.....

Day 3/4:

Breakfast: Protein Shaken then went for a short walk (600 steps/fit bit)

Lunch: Protein Shaken then went for a short walk (600 steps/fit bit)

Dinner: Protein Shaken then went for a short walk (600 steps/fit bit)

Minor pain w/gas.

The issue I was having is drinking Water just wasn't satisfying enough and I didn't know if my hunger pains were mental or true hunger pains. I found a Crystal Light (Sweet Tea) I like and it took that feeling away immediately.

Day 5:

Went to work for 1/2 day. Should of stayed home. Very tired

Day 6/7: Weekend

Followed Day 3/4 schedule.

The minor pain started going away

One week out Dr. Appointment: Loss 16.5 lbs.

I made the right decision!

Thanks redsox06. I'm 3 days out right now and feel pretty good. I am having trouble getting the amount of liquid down that I need but I heard that gets better. The pain is tolerable and I'm not taking the pain meds all that much anymore. I'm just taking it one day at a time, but things are going well. I know things will be good once the pain goes away and I can take in more Fluid.

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Thanks redsox06. I'm 3 days out right now and feel pretty good. I am having trouble getting the amount of liquid down that I need but I heard that gets better. The pain is tolerable and I'm not taking the pain meds all that much anymore. I'm just taking it one day at a time, but things are going well. I know things will be good once the pain goes away and I can take in more Fluid.

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It really to me about a week to feel an increase in energy. I've been back to work since Monday and just make sure I sit down when I need a break. As for the exercise, my goal is 10,000 steps/day; no matter how many little walks I have to take. You'll do great!

Edited September 1, 201610 yr by redsox06