unsure78

Day 3 from surg. No gas pain and swelling in my belly is going down. I am able to sleep in my side. Right side more tender than left side. Not really much of an appetite. All I had yesterday was a cup of cream of chicken soup and water. Although when I see commercials for pizza I have to change the channel Starting weight 9/12 259 and now 9/16 251 down 8lbs. Thought it would be more seeing as to how I'm not eating much... One day at a time...All I have to say is that I feel good. The pain (if any) is very minimal. Have not had to use any pain peds Go on 15-20 min walks about 3 times a day.. All in all doing good. Wish all a wonderful journey!

Well this is day 2 from surg and I'm experiencing chest pain and need to cough. Have a lot of pressure in the abdomen but very tolerable. Should be drinking more but have NO appetite. Just forced myself 1/2 cup chicken soup.

Well guys, here it is 1am (ca time) and i am wide awake. I am 11 hours out of surgery and so far so good. I do have a little pressure aroung my entire abdomen but no pain (is this the gas that everyone mentioned)? My diet is probably not good cause i was told to eat a light breakfast the day before my surg and nothing else till surg. So I break down what i ate in the past 3 days (day 3 is as we speak 1:30am) tues: peanut butter and jelly sandwich at 9am, gatorade thought out the day weds: nothing am, surg at 1pm, couple sips of water and ice chips, main meal 1/2 cup of chicken soup broth only thurs : 1 am, 1/2 on ministrone soup broth only. So far so good and the only discomfort is in my chest and im guessing that that is from when they intubated me. came home from the hospital and took a quick shower to wash of the old blood and to clean it up. wiped the incisions with hydrogen peroxide and left open to air out. Havent really had to take any pain meds but def taking the meds for nausea and vomitting just in case.. Here is a funny storry: as women we are always trying to hold in our tummies in whereever we are and i cannot for the life of me at this point "suck it in" and another funny point... my tummy is making these strange noises...! is this getting me ready for the gas??? Anywho, off to bed to try and catch some sleep. Have a great day yall. Unsure78 (maybe time to change my header) Suggestions :clap: xoxox, unsure78

Dear Newbie, Hang in there... I enjoyed reading your story and as for myself, my surgery is scheduled for Sept 14th. There are going to be hard times but remember this is a going to change your life. Like another member mentioned, you are half way there from your first fill. Just think of the times that you dieted and the hours and/or days that you probably starved yourself in hope to lose some pounds. Well this is a little more permanent and you can do it. The good thing is that there are so many people on here to try and make you feel better even on hard days. So besides being strong and thinking that you will get through this, coming on here and releasing your tension will also help. Good luck to you and may we all get through this as pain less as possible! xoxo