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Fortunately I am ordered off work for 12 weeks so I hope I can get all my healing done and eating habits figured out

Went yesterday and had all staples removed - 2 weeks post op. a total of 50 staples !! That Linda smarted a bit coming out.

2 weeks post op and still taking synthroid. Am under the impression it will be a life time thing. And that doctor was an asshole !! I work with doctors day in and day out for almost 30 years now.... Most are awesome.... Some are assholes, just a fact.

Will not regret my surgery , will not regret my surgery ... Oh , excuse me, was reciting my daily mantra !!! Lol. Seriously, I refuse to regret it, just not too happy with all the hernia repairs , they flipping hurt!! But anyway, every day I am bloated znd uncomfortable with anything I put in me but thanks to a lot of you I know this will pass !!! I love having this board for Answers suggestions hints and help !!! THANK YOU !!

I did great with the applesauce - make sure it says "no sugar added" and it shouldn't bother you at all !! It really will help !! Good luck !

Well at two weeks out, I am still somewhat bloated just about every time I drink or eat. I am hoping things will get better becuz I am moving up to puréed foods now. I can only take about 3 teaspoons of anything at a time, this makes me feel extremely full. I have lots of gas, not pains, just gas... Burps and farts - oh yeah, I am a party to be around right now !! I do not feel bad, I just don't feel good yet. Know what I mean ??

Hi Jenny I am still on liquids too but even in the hospital, tight after surgery they let me have an occasional bite of applesauce becuz that's where they put my pills . Maybe you could try that, I agree some medication is disgusting but the applesauce really helped !! I think you and I are about the same place on our journey ! I had surgery 7/11 ... How bout you ?? Would be great to be buddies !!

They were crushing my pills in the hospital and I am still crushing them per the doctor. I think he's going to have me continue this for at least 6 months.

I tend to get full almost immediately, like in a couple of bites. Or when I drink, I can take three small drinks and I have to stop and wait. Not sure if thats the way it should be or not..

recipe amounts please !! I want to try this !!!

You guys are both doing pretty well for one week out. Pat yourselves on the back!! I am one week ahead of you and still have quite a bit of pain, also had a few hernias repaired though, and pnemonia, we will drink our drinks, and protein our protein and become healthier and healthier every day !!!! Keep moving forward guys !!

I am having such a hard time getting stuff in!! I hate the vitamins ! I am tired of protein shakes! I can't get all the water in no matter what !! Help guys ! I am usually an "in control" person but I can't seem to get a grip here !!! Thanks for letting me dnjoy my WHINE !!

You are correct. You can take something like Ativan or Xanax with another anti anxiety.

You sound like me !!!! I was in that same frame of mind on the liquid diet. You CAN do this and you know it !!! My theory on the period is just the stress you are under and the liquid diet. I hadn't had a period for 8 months and started the DAY BEFORE SURGERY !! And it lasted for almost 2 weeks !!! Anyway, I tell you this, I too was ready to say the hell with it but I didn't and I'm glad, you will be too!! You can do it !!

Can I just tell you how awesome it is to be able to be a part of this forum ?!!!! To be able to share a concern and have answers is just fantastic!! Thank you all !! Having everyone here is making this a little easier, I'm sure !

I everyone, I am wondering if anyone else has had a day of " dizziness" I feel very light headed and dizzy. I am 11 days post op. I also had huge hernias repaired and am still taking pain meds, but only once a day. I am having a hard time getting my required Protein in and required Water too, but not doing too bad. Today I did nothing different (food/water wise ) than other days but this light headedness is a little worrisome. Any sympathizers or ideas ???

I take Zoloft and it has changed my life , I have taken it for about 5 years.

Hi Krysty, I have tried a lot of things through the years and the only thing that finally helped was Zoloft, I have taken it now for over 4 years and it has changed my life

Ah... The drains are wonderful, eh? Lol. I had one for the r n y and one for the hernia, just had the hernia one removed. They suck

Well, having had multiple abdominal surgeries, I can tell you that big or small, the incisions are gonna smart for a while. Probably a good 6 weeks before the tenderness goes away. Hang in there! I am one day behind you on our journey!!

I tend to always feel full and can't take anything quickly !!!

You are all in my thoughts and prayers ! 12 days ago I was in your shoes !! I take medication for anxiety/panic and it works great, but the week before my surgery I was a mess !!! You will be fine, keep telling yourself what this is going to mean for you and your loved ones!! Every time you feel that panic, take a deep breath and say, "I am fantastic and soon I will be even fantasticker!". If nothing else, it will make you smile and a smile causes relaxing !!!! Good luck to all of you !!!!

Thank you ! I will be anxious to hear!!! Good luck at the doctor's !

Pb2 rocks !!!