So surgery was thursday and all went well. I felt great in the hospital. I get home, and cant seem to get much in. I was told 60 grms of protein, yea thats not happeing. Even when I drink water I feel so bloated and uncomfortable, takes forever for that to pass. I have gas like crazy, and then the worst, the port pain. I am wondering what I did to myself. I bent down earlier and it hurt so bad it took my breath away, I almost passed out, it feels like fishing wire is ripping thu my stomach on the right side where the port is. When I turn, strech, bend, anything, I feel it pull, what is really going on in there? Did I make a mistake? :scared2:

So surgery was thursday and all went well. I felt great in the hospital. I get home, and cant seem to get much in. I was told 60 grms of protein, yea thats not happeing. Even when I drink water I feel so bloated and uncomfortable, takes forever for that to pass. I have gas like crazy, and then the worst, the port pain. I am wondering what I did to myself. I bent down earlier and it hurt so bad it took my breath away, I almost passed out, it feels like fishing wire is ripping thu my stomach on the right side where the port is. When I turn, strech, bend, anything, I feel it pull, what is really going on in there? Did I make a mistake? :thumbup:

Hi Stephanie,

Wanting to know how you're feeling now, let us know. I had my surgery on 1/19/09 and I feel FANTASTIC today. I slept through the night with absolutely no pain at all (no pain pills for 4 days now) woke up bright and energetic. I too was questioning the surgery for the 1st week, but no more! Not even a month and I can tell, this is definitely for me. It is SO hard to get my protein and water consumption in daily, but I try at every point. I found the Nutrisystem hot cocoa that has 12g protein in one 6oz cup, and it's YUMMY!

Hey! Good to hear from you! I am so glad you are doing so well! I am doing much better, I later called my dr to talk about the pain I was having, this severe pulling, the nurse said it sounded like when they were closing up, they did a stitch aroung a nerve and I was feeling it pull on that nerve, it was totally unbearable! But I havent had any of that in 4 days, so all is well. I am starting to be able to eat more and I am ready for a fill LOL

Hey! Good to hear from you! I am so glad you are doing so well! I am doing much better, I later called my dr to talk about the pain I was having, this severe pulling, the nurse said it sounded like when they were closing up, they did a stitch aroung a nerve and I was feeling it pull on that nerve, it was totally unbearable! But I havent had any of that in 4 days, so all is well. I am starting to be able to eat more and I am ready for a fill LOL

Thanks for the update, your post certainly sounds very upbeat, GREAT to hear!!

I am still really unable to eat. When I talked to my Dr. he said that some people feel restriction right away (no fill was given during surgery) without a fill, and he thinks that is me. I am struggling to eat 500 calories a day...OMG...Did ME, the fat girl, just say that??:thumbup:

Seriously though, I am cautious about what I eat and look forward to the day when I can say I'm ready for a fill :thumbup: One woman's pain is another's pleasure as they say. Anyway, great to hear from you, keep up the good work!