So my recovery has kind of been a dream. I am exactly 1 week out, and consuming over 100oz of fluids, and 80-90g of protein. Feeling great, pain is pretty much gone. So all in all, I really can't complain. EXCEPT I am apparently allergic to dermabond and my entire belly has broken out into an itchy-as-fu** rash! I am going CRAZY! Thankfully my surgeon said I could hope into a hot shower and peel off the rest of the dermabond but it will probably take a week or two for the rash to go away. I know its not really a complication... but guys I literally have 0 willpower when it comes to not-itching. I'm one of those people that every mosquito bite WILL become a cut because I itch and itch and itch! SO ITCHY!!!!!

On another note I was super excited to go to "soft" foods... but a lot of negative reactions from other members freaked me out and I chickened out. However I have been making my own shakes instead of doing the RTD ones. SO much better. Those of you struggling through the liquid phase, try making your own. I made a delicious red velvet flavored one that has 37g of protein that is delicious!

25 minutes ago, Kay07 said:

So my recovery has kind of been a dream. I am exactly 1 week out, and consuming over 100oz of fluids, and 80-90g of Protein. Feeling great, pain is pretty much gone. So all in all, I really can't complain. EXCEPT I am apparently allergic to dermabond and my entire belly has broken out into an itchy-as-fu** rash! I am going CRAZY! Thankfully my surgeon said I could hope into a hot shower and peel off the rest of the dermabond but it will probably take a week or two for the rash to go away. I know its not really a complication... but guys I literally have 0 willpower when it comes to not-itching. I'm one of those people that every mosquito bite WILL become a cut because I itch and itch and itch! SO ITCHY!!!!!

On another note I was super excited to go to "soft" foods... but a lot of negative reactions from other members freaked me out and I chickened out. However I have been making my own shakes instead of doing the RTD ones. SO much better. Those of you struggling through the liquid phase, try making your own. I made a delicious red velvet flavored one that has 37g of protein that is delicious!

Can you take benadryl? It may help.

Can you take benadryl? It may help.

Tried. Helps a little. I am also using a topical cream.

1 minute ago, Kay07 said:

Tried. Helps a little. I am also using a topical cream.

Not particularly comfortable, but ice packs for 10-15 minutes at a time might help with the inflammation, too.

I was really itchy after surgery too. And my skin was really dry and peeling when it finally came off.

As for the diet upgrade, just take it slow. Your body will tell you what you can handle. I was nervous at first too. Start off with simple things like Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, thinned refried beans, and thinned oatmeal.

My rash exploded overnight and expands my entire tummy and sides [emoji24]. Sooo itchy! Taking Benadryl and using cortisone cream.