My surgery is scheduled 4/8. I'm excited but, also super nervous [emoji27]. What are you guys packing for the hospital? Are ya'll stocking up on liquids (broth and protein shakes etc.) now?

Wow...I am super sore today. My surgeon had to fix a huge hiatal hernia. So I’m super sore. Hard to get a deep breath. Walking sipping. I’m so glad it’s over though!

On 4/3/2021 at 5:53 AM, HoltHope2021 said:

April is here!!! Mine is 4/28. I can't believe I only have 25 days. It's coming up quick. I'm so nervous and extremely excited. What's everyone packing for the hospital?

Twins, mine is the same day. How are you doing on your pre op diet?

On 4/11/2021 at 11:30 AM, Sab_Hof445 said:

Hi ! I am a newcomer, scheduled for a sleeve on April 28th. Starting preop diet on April 18th. I will spend one night at the hospital.

Welcome. My surgery is the same date. Im on day 4 of my pre op diet. Mine will be outpatient. So excited to join the losers bench

I had my surgery on 4/21. So far I feel good. Sore but walking like a champ! My abdominal binder and heating pad are my best friends.

Im on day two of not having to take pain meds. Gas drops work wonders to help with that. I’m dying to eat real food. But I know it’s a process.

Hi It gets so much better I’m almost 4 weeks I can eat everything just very little and I like that part it’s a much rougher road then I thought it was gonna be

How long did you wait before you tried the puréed and mushy foods?

Im not gonna push it, I’m too paranoid. But I like knowing how others progressed.

On 04/26/2021 at 11:13, TheMissPiggy said:

I had my surgery on 4/21. So far I feel good. Sore but walking like a champ! My Abdominal binder and heating pad are my best friends.

Im on day two of not having to take pain meds. Gas drops work wonders to help with that. I’m dying to eat real food. But I know it’s a process.

Oh lord I’m still taking both my pain meds and muscle relaxer. But this hernia repair hurts like crazy!

1 hour ago, NurseShannonRN_RNY said:

Oh lord I’m still taking both my pain meds and muscle relaxer. But this hernia repair hurts like crazy!

I wish I had thought about taking my muscle relaxer and I wish someone had told me about a binder ahead of time because I think that would have helped me tremendously. On a positive note I finally got to lay down for the first time since having my surgery on the 15th. It felt wonderful! Hope everyone feels better soon

I had my surgery on April 21,2021. Today is one of my worst days so far I am just blah... I hope it gets better...

2 hours ago, TheMissPiggy said:

How long did you wait before you tried the puréed and mushy foods?

Im not gonna push it, I’m too paranoid. But I like knowing how others progressed.

I had my surgery 4-16 and today I was allowed to have eggs and mushy things. I was allowed to have sf jello and pudding on full liquid diet this whole past week. I understand what you mean about pushing it. I made 1 scrambled egg and only ate half of it. Listen to your body.

I am still on clear liquids and I feel like all I am drinking is water and protein but I can not get them all down they have to be split up. I am just so blah today...

3 hours ago, Theresa2585 said:

I had my surgery on April 21,2021. Today is one of my worst days so far I am just blah... I hope it gets better...

It gets better! The first few days I was uncomfortable but I’m about 3 weeks out now and I can tell you it does get better. I think physically I felt much better about a week out. Everyone’s different but definitely staying hydrated was key I think.

This maybe to much info, but today is day 11 post OP and I was finally able to have a decent BM. I was so excited I woke my husband up. Lol

It gets better

1 hour ago, Cherylanne22 said:

This maybe to much info, but today is day 11 post OP and I was finally able to have a decent BM. I was so excited I woke my husband up. Lol

Lol! It was 8 days for me! I didn’t have to tell anyone, they could all tell! ?