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I love to hear everybody's experiences...I have been doing ok with getting out of bed by myself, I scooch over to the edge, put my feet on the floor, bring one arm across my stomach to the other arm and push myself into an upright position, take a moment and then stand...it's working and has not caused me any pain. The only thing I have for pain is Celebrex...wish I could take something stronger sometimes but narcotics make me vomit really bad, they always have You're right Joni...my postop diet does seem really strict, but they way I feel after that 2-3 oz of liquid protein, I will stick to it until day 8. I can't tell if the feeling is full or bloated...maybe both? Anyone find out how many staples were used for your stomach?

LMAO...thanks for the laugh!

Joni...Notime...I was getting worried about you, sooo glad you both checked in and very thankful we are all doing okay. Wow, Joni...I am only allowed liquid protein right now, I can't go onto yogurt or mashed potatoes until day 8...then I am really looking forward to a scrambled egg...lol I was also up on my weight when I got home but understand it to be from the saline that I was filled with. My surgeon does the leak test before he completes the surgery..they fill you up with saline and look for bubbles, then the body needs to absorb all that extra fluid which is why my weight was up. Showered today and took off the bandages...damn, I look beaten up, but other than gas pains I am feeling pretty good. You know I forgot to ask my surgeon how many staples are inside of me...anyone know?

HI Moonrisen...welcome to the forum! I too am soo thankful for everything that people share on here. I am still fairly new, I just had my surgery Monday and am now home recovering!

I got to go home Wednesday morning and I passed the protein challenge of 2 oz and it stayed down. I am up to 3 oz now about every 4 hours and trying to make myself get my water in, yesterday I only took in 36oz of water, but so far today I am at 28 oz and it's only noon here, so hoping for the best. I got to take off the wound dressings today and wow, I am soo bruised, but they all look good. One is a bit red, but not too awful bad so will just keep an eye on it. No more vomiting since day 1 and I am sleeping better...not as sore or gassy as I was, but still a bit uncomfortable. Can't wait to hear from the rest of you! Hope you are all doing great!

Hi Everyone...Well, I made it!! I felt really nauseous and vomiting alot day one, but am feeling pretty good today! Looking to go home tomorrow. I feel alot of gas pains, but they say if I keep walking then those will disapate, so I keep moving around. Will post more later...Hope everyone is doing well! I keep you all in my thoughts

Too funny Joni! Sleevie...I love it! Sheila, where do you get the Eas Myoplex? 40 grams of protein is awesome! I too am the first surgery case in the morning, I have to be there at 5:30am, surgery start @ 7:30. I may be in for 2-3 nights due to the fact that I am on bipap. Good Luck Everyone Will check back in after my surgery some time! I will be saying a prayer for all of us!

I like the idea of thinning out the potatoes for soup....will definitely use that idea plus the strained cream of mushroom soup (love that idea). Thanks Ladies! Thanks for the advice on concentrating on reminding myself why I'm doing this...I work in an Emergency Roon so we see the bad outcomes or the noncompliant patients, so I have seen a few things that scare me, but I know I will be compliant so I shouldn't put so much energy into worrying. What are you taking to the hospital? How long were you told that you would be there?

Hi everyone...Joni, thanks for making a group just for us I am so excited that our day is almost here, but I gotta tell ya, I'm scared! I haven't been able to sleep very well either because I feel like I'm second quessing myself and wondering if I'm making a mistake....but deep down, I know this is the right thing to do, I just can't seem to clear my head to get some rest. I also went and had a manicure, pedicure and a haircut so that I won't be laying in the hospital bed staring at my ugly feet! I have not gone to the store yet to get anything since the first week is the protien phase and I just got my shipment from Unjury.com. I figure after that, I will go to the store. What all did you buy for your post op?

Congratulations......You should be so proud of yourself! You look AMAZING!!!

Unjury is excellent too!

No need to explain Nikki....so very happy for you and I wish you the best of luck. I too am on day 6 of the diet and feeling very irritable.

Congrats Felicity...I am excited & nervous too, my date is Monday the 23rd. I am 42 and wish there had been an opportunity to have it while I was younger, but I am thankful that the time is here now! Think positive, Have Faith & Enjoy your journey! Best of luck & God Bless!

I have my date now also..I will be having it on the 23rd here in Colorado and I am soooo excited and terrified at the same time. For calming purposes, I try to constantly remind myself that I have done everything the surgeon has told me to do...I quit smoking 7 months ago and I am losing weight prior to the surgery. I am following the pre-op diet to the dime and after the surgery I will comply with every instruction. I have the utmost confidence in the surgeon I have and everything else is out of my control and in God's hands. Try to remember this and you will find some peace while you prepare for your new life. Best of luck to everyone and God Bless!