I just got my surgery date for March 5. I am excited and nervous at the same time but I'm trying to hold it all together.

It’s a giant elastic band that Velcro closes. It covers your torso. Mine was on me post op when I woke up. I’m supposed to wear this for 6 weeks.

Hmm I wonder if I’ll get that ?? The doctor’s office so far only told me about wearing the things on my legs for a week to prevent clots...

I've had it, it does feel good, I didn't have the sensation everything was gonna fall,out and land on the floor, plus it did make it hurt less.

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Hmm I wonder if I’ll get that ?? The doctor’s office so far only told me about wearing the things on my legs for a week to prevent clots...

I had some wraps on my legs that felt like blood pressure cuffs that went on and off all day/night. However those were operated by the bed, so I took them off when I walked and they stayed at the hospital.

The belt I just googled and it’s also sometimes called an abdominal binder. It’s the same thing women wear after a cesarean section.

The gas pain has been bad. That and the nausea have really put a damper on my recovery. Walking helps a lot!

The broth and gelatin cups at the hospital were icky, so I only had apple juice and water. I’m having my first protein shake post op right now.

Weirdest feeling so far was when I was eating a pudding cup and could only make it about halfway down. Feeling your stomach full on so little is a very odd sensation when you are used to eating a full plate to feel full. Eating a pudding cup before wouldn’t have even made a dent in my appetite before.

I did experience the post op regret that others have mentioned. Still feeling it a bit since it’s so hard to move around. Once I can use my abs without pain, I’ll be in a better mood.

Overall, things went according to plan. My doctor and nurses were excellent and I’d definitely recommend them. 10 days until I can have soft foods!
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Hey Stevie! I’m hang in there, actually left the house today just to get out.

I haven’t been able to take the oxy because it just comes back up. I’m using liquid Tylenol and it seems to work fine. The best thing is the Meds for cramps. I get this painful feeling I can only describe as horrible hunger pangs fortunately the meds have been helping with that.

I’ve been getting 2 shakes in so that’s at least 60 grams of protein. I tried bone broth yesterday and hated it. Mixed it with some cream of mushroom soup (strained) and it’s not bad. I want everything I eat/drink to have protein in it.

I envy you your shakes and cream soups. I'm on clear liquids until Tuesday -- sigh. I'm not hungry yet, but one ounce shots of diluted juice is so boring!!!

I didnt get compression socks OR a waist thing when I left.

I envy you your shakes and cream Soups. I'm on Clear Liquids until Tuesday -- sigh. I'm not hungry yet, but one ounce shots of diluted juice is so boring!!!
I didnt get compression socks OR a waist thing when I left.

I had compression things on the bottom of my feet for the surgery but they were removed after my first walk.

Hopefully you can enjoy full liquids soon. The variety is nice.

Are you guys itchy yet? Have you pooped? Have you lost your surgery weight gain? Inquiring minds want to know!

Are you guys itchy yet? Have you pooped? Have you lost your surgery weight gain? Inquiring minds want to know!

Not itchy but I have pooped. [emoji3]

I’m not weighing until I go to the Dr on Monday.

March 19th two days away!!! [emoji3]

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Surgery date March 23. Struggling to give up coffee. Down to 1/2 cup today and eliminating tomorrow. My program wanted me off it weeks ago. Did anyone else wait all the way up to surgery day to quit?

Surgery date March 23. Struggling to give up coffee. Down to 1/2 cup today and eliminating tomorrow. My program wanted me off it weeks ago. Did anyone else wait all the way up to surgery day to quit?

Mine is 3/29 and I started weening myself today by mixing part decaf and part regular. My plan is to be off it before the liquid phase starts on 3/22

Another question: are you more sensitive to smells? Cause damn, I am super sensitive right now!

Another question: are you more sensitive to smells? Cause damn, I am super sensitive right now!

So far I haven’t noticed any smell changes. I have noticed that the protein drink I was using pre op no longer taste good. It’s bitter. My husband loves it so at least it’s not a waste.

Just got mine done March 14th. The first day was terrible with lots of nausea but after I felt great. As of yesterday March 16th I’ve been drinking clear liquids and clear jello and i feel great.

32 minutes ago, charismatic said:

So far I haven’t noticed any smell changes. I have noticed that the Protein Drink I was using pre op no longer taste good. It’s bitter. My husband loves it so at least it’s not a waste.

Ugh, its annoying! But maybe I'm just cranky, LOL. Or maybe its both!! SIL stopped by and brought back a big chunk of bread to chew on while we were talking... << this is my cranky face! I believe it was just a careless mistake, not a malicious effort. Clear liquids for two more whole days -- its gonna be rough.

Edited March 17, 20188 yr by Apple203