Just got my surgery scheduled. I'm set for 10/17/17

Anyone else an October buddy yet?

That’s great take it slow and do the procedure that will make you happier and healthier for sure. Yep many days I wish I was able to have sick days as well. I wish you a great surgery day and a better recovery period.

Thank you, sir!

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How is the recovery going for those who have had surgery I have my 2 week appointment on Wednesday I am super excited to find out what I have lost and to be able to be moved to pureed foods the liquids for the two weeks has been hard but in a way helpful because I caught some bad habits I had never even noticed before

12 minutes ago, Sunnyday25 said:

How is the recovery going for those who have had surgery I have my 2 week appointment on Wednesday I am super excited to find out what I have lost and to be able to be moved to pureed foods the liquids for the two weeks has been hard but in a way helpful because I caught some bad habits I had never even noticed before

I am one week out day and feeling much better today than even yesterday. I'm actually sitting at my kitchen table catching up on some work from the office. I moved to pureed foods today, and I can already tell a real difference with my energy level. I am looking forward to next week when I move to soft foods!

I've been very blessed thus far with eating and drinking -- nothing has made me sick. I dealt with nausea and gas for several days, but today has been better. Incision pain is also finally getting a little better. I can stand up straight again, and I can get myself out of my recliner.

I've lost 7 pounds since surgery and 21 pounds since I started the pre-op diet. Progress!

21 minutes ago, ohhbother said:

I am one week out day and feeling much better today than even yesterday. I'm actually sitting at my kitchen table catching up on some work from the office. I moved to pureed foods today, and I can already tell a real difference with my energy level. I am looking forward to next week when I move to soft foods!

I've been very blessed thus far with eating and drinking -- nothing has made me sick. I dealt with nausea and gas for several days, but today has been better. Incision pain is also finally getting a little better. I can stand up straight again, and I can get myself out of my recliner.

I've lost 7 pounds since surgery and 21 pounds since I started the pre-op diet. Progress!

Amazing news I am so glad you are already on to pureed foods my Dr insists that we all do 2 weeks liquids sigh I can feel a real lack of energy and some depression when it is dinner time and every one is eating and I am sitting there with my thimble full of soup lol

1 minute ago, Sunnyday25 said:

Amazing news I am so glad you are already on to pureed foods my Dr insists that we all do 2 weeks liquids sigh I can feel a real lack of energy and some depression when it is dinner time and every one is eating and I am sitting there with my thimble full of soup lol

It's funny how they're all so different. My doc encouraged me to try scrambled eggs three days out -- I didn't! But I did move to applesauce and very runny oatmeal around three or four days' out. Tonight, I'm going to make chili and then puree it -- looking forward to some meat!

2 minutes ago, ohhbother said:

It's funny how they're all so different. My doc encouraged me to try scrambled eggs three days out -- I didn't! But I did move to applesauce and very runny oatmeal around three or four days' out. Tonight, I'm going to make chili and then puree it -- looking forward to some meat!

It is crazy how diff everything is the only carbs I get are these first two weeks then I can only have protein the doctor wants you on strictly protein for the first year that is going to be incredibly hard but I am going to do my best to stick with it I am worried about my bathroom habits I mean not a shred of broccoli or other fibers.

I had surgery on the 19th so I'm on day 4 post-op. I feel like I'm doing well. Lots of gurgles and gas going on and I feel full but also have a desire to chew something so I've been eating frozen sugar free Popsicles. That helps. I never knew there were so many food commercials on TV before this! The head hunger is where I will be working this next week for sure. I'm supposed to stay on clear liquids until Wednesday but I did make a watered down protein shake today - vanilla with a drop of lemon oil. Tastes very good. All in all I feel good. I am sleeping very well. I do feel a little dizzy today, that's why I added a protein shake. Looking forward to getting the swelling and bloating out of the way, otherwise so far so good

1 minute ago, kidchick said:

I had surgery on the 19th so I'm on day 4 post-op. I feel like I'm doing well. Lots of gurgles and gas going on and I feel full but also have a desire to chew something so I've been eating frozen sugar free Popsicles. That helps. I never knew there were so many food commercials on TV before this! The head hunger is where I will be working this next week for sure. I'm supposed to stay on clear liquids until Wednesday but I did make a watered down Protein Shake today - vanilla with a drop of lemon oil. Tastes very good. All in all I feel good. I am sleeping very well. I do feel a little dizzy today, that's why I added a Protein shake. Looking forward to getting the swelling and bloating out of the way, otherwise so far so good

glad you are feeling better and yes the head hunger sucks!

hey how did you get the weight tracker the cute pictures that show how much you weigh and how much you have lost

Just now, Sunnyday25 said:

glad you are feeling better and yes the head hunger sucks!

hey how did you get the weight tracker the cute pictures that show how much you weigh and how much you have lost

Oh dear - I remember someone posting how to on here and I did it right then LOL. I believe you click on your screen name at the top of the screen and follow the "My ticker" section.....I'll go play with it a bit and see if I see anything else to help you.

woohooo I figured it out thank you now the question is how do you update it

4 minutes ago, Sunnyday25 said:

woohooo I figured it out thank you now the question is how do you update it

It seems you do the same thing - there is a place to edit when you go into the screen you just made it in.....

9 minutes ago, Sunnyday25 said:

woohooo I figured it out thank you now the question is how do you update it

When you update your Current Weight (My Surgery, then on the left side click Progress to update your weight), the ticker will auto update based on that

I will be 1 week out tomorrow, I have been fine for the most part with my recovery. My main site is painful and I worry about possible infection. I have a nurse coming over later this afternoon. It had been giving me a rough go for the last couple days. It helps the most to “walk it off” pain meds don’t do a darn thing to even take the edge off the pain. They do make me sleepy, but the pain is still on full blast at that site spot. I am following the diet from the NUT and it’s very different from other programs and it gets frustrating (in other groups) to explain what I’m drinking and have a bunch of people jump on me ... that gets frustrating. But since I’ve been experiencing some dumping with the Gatorade I was told to drink, I’ve been given the thumbs up to start purées today! I first tried a premier protein shake and that was glorious and gave me a nice full feeling. I’m going to eat scrambled eggs for dinner ! I am so excited lol

I am six days post op too, i just went to the doctors Office and had my drain removed... that was the only thing that hurt a little bit and now I feel like nothing happened... I feel Great !!

I have been drinking Regular Gatorade, no issues there, brothes and Tea , I have another appointment tomorrow and I think they will clear me for protein shakes.... excellent as I have not been getting enough protein since the surgery......

Tomorrow is my two week check up (16 days) I am so excited to get the staples out and start moving forward, also I have questions about possible cellulitis has any one else had this issue after surgery