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Thanks I wasn't trying to ween just yet I just forgot

Thank you everyone for your words of encouragement. I am trying to focus on the positive rather than the negative (which is hard when you're in pain) today was a little better but I am very dizzy so I'm sipping down my water as much as I can.

I'm 3 days post-op and I wish I could take it all back! I can't get enough water in or protein so I'm always tired and my left shoulder has some gas trapped in it and there is no comfortable position. Anyone else like me?

I feel like a zombie right now and my hair looks like a rats nest how long did it take you to feel human again?

I'm trying to be out of bed as much as possible I'm not getting enough water my tongue is all white. Hoping today is better

Surgery went great but had some gas pain and left shoulder pain from the haiatal hernia. I am home and in bed which was not easy since I'm short and my bed is tall. And I can't tell if I'm hungry or in pain lol

Well I made it through surgery and my first night I'm feeling OK just pretty tired but I'm walking and sipping slow on my broth good luck to everyone else on their upcoming surgery

Well I made it through surgery and my first night! Just really tired but I've been doing my walking and breathing and they have me sitting up and sipping broth. One question for those others did you have an indention in you tummy?

I'm at the hospital and in the pre-op area but they can't get my IV started

Same to you!! Starting to pack my bag!!

I am the same way and just ready to be on the other side! Can't wait!!

Crystal light, broth of any kind, SF Jello, SF popsicles, apple juice and white grape juice anything clear.

Started my clear liquids today for my surgery on Monday it's pretty hard and not fun and after drinking red crystal light it freaked me out a little lol

I'm lucky and only have to do 2 days of liquid diet so I start that on Saturday what about you?

This evening after my daughters soccer practice I decided to take a walk on the beach (yes I'm fortunate to live near the beach) but it was so good for my soul. My surgery is this Monday so my anxiety is pretty high and after spending some time on the beach and just walking I feel like my head has cleared! Just want to encourage anyone having anxiety to get out and walk and if you can walk in a place that you love!! [ATTACH]16823[/ATTACH]

I'm having my surgery on Monday too!

Got my time for surgery on Monday, 2:45pm! I'm trying not to think about going all day with no food or water lol I'm just happy to be having surgery!!

I woke up with one too and my surgery is on Monday I drank some emergen-c I hope that helps

My surgery is the 12th too very exciting only 6 days!

I'm sure someone out there is in or has been in the same boat as I am now. Paperwork is all submitted my surgery is scheduled for Monday August 12th still haven't been approved. I call my insurance today and it is still under clinical review! Not only do I have anxiety about surgery but now I have the added anxiety of my insurance not approving me yet!

Ok stupid question but why ChapStick?