Post-op day one

[AlteredReality 152]

Hey, Girl. I noticed that you changed your surgery status from pre-surgery to post-surgery FIRST THANG! Woo-hoo. Just one of many exciting changes to come (some more exciting than others, I hope. Some of the changes in the first few weeks after our surgeries are challenging, but we can handle them, right?!!)
Exactly two weeks post-op for me, and the next phase of my post-op diet. Whoopty-blah.

Yes I made to the post-op stage and i'm super happy about it! Thanks for being so supportive and encouraging! Congratulations on hitting the 2 week mark!!!

[AlteredReality 152]

I forgot to ask. Are you home or still in the hospital? I only stayed overnight and was discharged the following day on what my surgeon called a "conditional discharge" -- translation: I had to be able to get up and walk (my favorite part!), drink enough fluids, and juggle three rolls of toilet paper in the air. Just kidding about the second condition, er, I mean the last condition.

I had surgery on Monday and was home Tuesday. I pushed myself to walk, despite the fact I was in pain from a couple of my incisions. Made sure I was getting in my fluids in though. It's now 3 days post-op and i'm feeling better as each day passes. I'm just struggling with getting in my Protein, but my surgeon says it's okay if I don't get it all in. She says after the first week, it will get easier for me. I just have to learn my new stomach

[Born in Missouri 1,264]

@AlteredReality. Where art thou? Has your pain subsided? How is your Protein intake?

[AlteredReality 152]

@AlteredReality. Where art thou? Has your pain subsided? How is your Protein intake?

Thank you for checking in on me. The worse part of the pain has finally eased up thankfully. I do end up with some pain from time to time, mainly at night. I'm finally getting in enough Protein and liquids. It takes me about 2 hours to finish 8oz of Protein Shakes. So i'm pretty much sipping protein shakes off and on all day. Had a couple bouts of too much in my stomach. Couldn't feel where I had taken in anything. Figured out what the issue was pretty quick though. I realized I don't do well with warm liquids. So I have to have everything ice cold, to be able to tell when my stomach has had enough. How are things going for you though?