I just got my surgery date today!!! Its February 1st!! 52 more days

I am about 10 days out, feeling pretty good, able to tolerate fluids and protein. The only thing is I still have pain in right side. The doctor at post op visit said the one stitch is probably pulling and causing the pain. Anyone else experience this?

Yes but it was my left side. It's getting better day by day though.

Hey guys ! I had my surgery on the 13th and am 10 pounds down as of today . I’m having a very hard time getting my liquids down though . I have only had about 10 oz today out of the 64 I need. Water makes me nauseous and I HATE the taste of crystal lite . HELPPP ?

9 minutes ago, Jayda said:

Hey guys ! I had my surgery on the 13th and am 10 pounds down as of today . I’m having a very hard time getting my liquids down though . I have only had about 10 oz today out of the 64 I need. Water makes me nauseous and I HATE the taste of crystal lite . HELPPP ?

Oh no! Sorry your having trouble. Do you live in the US? 10 oz is not enough for a whole day. Can you call the Dr office? I hope it get easier for you. I will be thinking about you.

4 hours ago, Jayda said:

Hey guys ! I had my surgery on the 13th and am 10 pounds down as of today . I’m having a very hard time getting my liquids down though . I have only had about 10 oz today out of the 64 I need. Water makes me nauseous and I HATE the taste of crystal lite . HELPPP ?

I'm 12 days post-op and I still have a hard time drinking water -- it makes me instantly nauseous. My doctor said I can drink sugar-free juice, and that's been going down much easier. Also, I find that when I suck on ice cubes, the water doesn't bother me. That being said, I'm still not hitting my fluid goals yet and that bothers me, but I'm trying to just solely increase day by day and not go into panic mode. I hope things get better for you!

7 hours ago, lori1963 said:

Yes but it was my left side. It's getting better day by day though.

I too have a pain in my left side -- I feel it when I bend over, or twist in bed, or cough/laugh. Other than that, no other pain. Is this similar to what you had?

18 days out, i think i drink a lot and stretching my stomach, what to do?(((i can drink 200-300 ml now...

I’m in pre op now. I’m shaking with nerves. Looking forward to tomorrow

2 minutes ago, 2Bsmaller18 said:

I’m in pre op now. I’m shaking with nerves. Looking forward to tomorrow

Sending positive thoughts your way.

10 days post op. I'm down 13 pounds. I can't do three 2 oz food servings and three shakes in a day yet but I'm able to get my 48-64 oz of liquid and some food in. I just make sure that I'm getting at least 70 grams of protein between my food and liquids.

On 02/18/2019 at 08:46, NYC_PAULA said:

10 days post op. I'm down 13 pounds. I can't do three 2 oz food servings and three shakes in a day yet but I'm able to get my 48-64 oz of liquid and some food in. I just make sure that I'm getting at least 70 grams of Protein between my food and liquids.

That’s great! How are you feeling? If you work, how long did your surgeon want you to be out if you don’t mind me asking?

Just now, Elsy said:

3 minutes ago, NYC_PAULA said:

10 days post op. I'm down 13 pounds. I can't do three 2 oz food servings and three shakes in a day yet but I'm able to get my 48-64 oz of liquid and some food in. I just make sure that I'm getting at least 70 grams of Protein between my food and liquids.

That’s great! How are you feeling? If you work, how long did your surgeon want you to be out if you don’t mind me asking?

My job is done mostly via computer so I took a week and a half off. I go back tomorrow but I'm working remotely from home this week so I can practice timing out eating and getting fluids so I know how to prep for the office when I return this week.

My surgeon varies his recommendation based on what type of work someone does. If you aren't lifting heavy things or standing all day you can go back after a week or two. If you have a more physical job you may need to take off more time. You won't be able to lift anything heavier than 12 pounds the first month after surgery.

Surgery tomorrow morning! I'm scared and nervous! I'm also upset because I get upset when I'm afraid... Gotta get my overnight bag together. Say a prayer [emoji120][emoji4]

On 02/18/2019 at 21:12, COCOAKP2 said:

Surgery tomorrow morning! I'm scared and nervous! I'm also upset because I get upset when I'm afraid... Gotta get my overnight bag together. Say a prayer [emoji120][emoji4]

You got this CocoakP2! You will do great! Just breath deep and keep your focus on the future. I’ve said a prayer for you, keep us posted! I’m still scheduled for Thursday.

I too have a pain in my left side -- I feel it when I bend over, or twist in bed, or cough/laugh. Other than that, no other pain. Is this similar to what you had?

Yes. But it's a lot better now.

Hey there 4 days post op. Only sign of me having had a surgery is
Tight and sore belly and the cold I caught in the hospital. I am able
To drink normally (not chug) and eat entire yogurt in one sitting. I had a total meltdown yesterday thinking that surgery didn’t work because I was “starving” and everything was going down so easily. My dietician and an Ativan helped me through lol she taught me about head hunger but it literally felt so real. Have 21 days left of full liquids with puréed fruit. Ready to take on some chicken or egg salad!

Wow 21 days of full liquids ? That's a long time.. my dietitian has me on a different regime. Day of surgery nothing but water, then 1st day clear fluids. Then Day 2 to 7 full fluids and then it progresses. My surgery is Feb 26 I'm on my second week if the pre op diet.. and so far so good the hunger pangs are gone. Only issue with my is I can't wait to be able to eat something other then my shakes.