So, today is my first day home after surgery and I am honestly scared and overwhelmed. There's so many things to remember to do and notnto do, to take and not to take. I was able to do about 1 tbsp of fat free ricotta cheese today and I tolerated it just fine but I was scared to take more. My biggest problem is drinking. As soon as I get any liquid in my stomach, the cramping is unbearable. I'm assuming things will get better with time but right now I am so scared of failing.

It will take time, but not overnight. Each day gets a little better. But it took me 6 months after surgery to reach my "happy state" when all the problems seemed to melt away.

James, you always have such positive words for everyone. I thank you for that. I know it will take time and this is a huge adjustment. I think it's a matter of getting organized and a bit of trial and error.

You've got this!! Try different temperatures of liquids. I tend to do better with warm/hot liquids so I drank a lot of hot tea or warm broth post op to get my liquids in - still do especially on days when my tummy is being a brat. Just try a variety of things to see what works. And don't stress if you can't get everything in right at first. It took me a good two weeks or longer to get the hang of everything - vitamins, liquids, protein. It will get easier a little bit every day

You've got this. [emoji846] All it takes are baby steps. One step at a time. At least you went home. After I left the hospital I stayed with my mom for two weeks. I didn't even have enough confidence to be at my place at that time. So you're good. I'm over here struggling to get all of my fluids in and my protein. It's getting better though now that they gave me something for this nausea.


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HW- 273
Pre-op Wt- 230
SW- 226
CW- 197
GW- 130
Ht- 5'2.5"
DOS- April 26th, 2017

"Only those who try will become." ~FFX

The cramping sucks but it does get better. It used to floor me, but 4 months out now I don't seem to cramp at all.
You'll be learning a whole new way to eat and developing a new relationship to food. Take baby steps, chew thoroughly, and everything will be great!