jacquie23

Good luck! I had my surgery in December of 2012. One thing I remember prior to my surgery is I really wanted banana cream pie and boy if I could go back I would have at least tasted it. I weighed 315 and now weigh 135- 140 lbs. Please please make sure you buy yourself a gurdle. Take it with you to the hospital and put it on after surgery. No one told me about that and I finally had my husband buy one, I wish someone would told me about this. A couple post on at home my husband bought me one and it was the best thing ever. The pain was much more manageable and I felt secure with it on.

I am 4 days post op and having such a hard time with food ideas. Any ideas with pureed food ideas?

I am with you on not being able to eat or simply the thought of food makes me nauseous. I had my surgery on 12/4 and have lost 36# but I know if I eat my proteins like I should the weight would come off quicker. My friend from this site just mentioned we just need to plan our mesls better which I agree. But having a hard time getting it together.

I know exactly how you feel. Take your pain meds. I am 3 weeks post op. I was so scared to take my pain medicine because I thought it would get stuck or that I would get nauseous. Then once I started taking as told felt much better. I could not sleep either and my dr gave me ambien and that also helped.

I would put neosporin on it.

I had surgery on the 4th and started my cycle a couple days ago and oh my I don't know what this surgery did but I am menstruating so heavily. Did anyone experience this after surgery? Sorry TMI but this is kinda scary.

In the beginning it will be tough to get all your proteins in and your liquids. I to also over thought every little thing. I had my surgery on the 4th and I and still struggling but taking it day by day. It will happen. As soon as I came home I gave been on purrered foods. Why are you on pure liquids?

Wow SKY you are my idol. Everything you went through we have nothing to complain about. I too felt the same way after surgery and kind of regret it due to the pain. I thought why was I so dumb this this going to change everything BUT... looking back know it was so worth it. I had surgery on the 4th and feel tons better aside being a little sore on my left side.

Yes I had mine in my left arm as well.

They could put the IV in your arm or hand. I asked for mine in my arm because you it is easier to maneuver then if it was in your hand. I was also very scared of having the drainage tube removed but I have to say I did not feel it what so ever. Nor did I feel when the staples were removed.

I found mine at our local pharmacy in Minooka, IL which they also sell medical products. I just started calling the pharmacies and asked when they told me no I would ask for suggestions.

I think so.

For all that have an upcoming surgery... Buy your self and abdominal binder. I bought one yesterday and OMG it makes a world of difference. If I would have had this fresh out of surgery I would have been smooth sailing! Your belly feels secure and you hurt less. Ask your doctor if they provide one if not you can buy it at any pharmacy. God bless you and good luck on your surgery.

I am not on the list. I had my surgery on December 4th

Is it me or my pain speaking.... But no one not even the doctor spoke or even touched on how bad you feel after surgery and how tough the recuperation is?

Can you taste the unjury

Okay I had acid reflux really bad last night and I was so nervous because I thought something was stuck. I hate to throw up. I seen that people would puree Wendy's chile and I did and it went down good and I didn't get sick. I have not even bought the plain protein to add to the food. Where did you buy it?

See maybe I should take my medication... How has your food intake been? I am trying to get used to my pouch and knowing when I am full

The pain is nothing what I expected. How long till you start to feel back to normal?

Awesome great ideas.I have been having such a hard time with recovery.