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How many BMs did you have once you started going again after surgery? I had my surgery Monday and had my first BM today, and have had 3 since then all the same day. Seems a little odd since I only just graduated to protein shakes from water this morning.

Alright Mz Shay! Happy healing to you! Don't be shy about using your pain meds. If you got a button, hit it!

I just came home from the hospital and had gained 21lbs in 2 days. I feel like a big juicy swollen grape lol. Just take care and keep on moving.

Yeah this is pretty consistent with what I've been reading. Which might mean that my stomach doesn't agree with something in the shakes. Just hard to complain since it makes life a lot easier at this stage. Can't imagine having to push much lol.

The paperwork I have tells me 4 weeks "using my best judgement". Othet folks here have restarted sooner though. Having just got home from the hospital, I can't even imagine it lol.

I feel weird drinking so frequently. It feels like I am taking in way too much this way, but realistically I have only made it through about 12oz of Protein Shake today. And maybe 20oz of Water. What an odd feeling huh? And what is this about the binder? They never talked to me about that but it sounds like it would be really helpful. I am so dependant on my husband for everything right now.

How those who made it home manage sleeping in bed? I'm still not sure how to get in and out and I really want to sleep there tonight. My body needs to lay flat. So far I just came home and took a nap in a semi-comfortable recliner.

It didn't hurt, but let me tell you it was a very disturbing feeling. I could feel the tube moving out and being pulled from my insides. Be thankful when it is over lol. But no pain at least.

Got my drain out and get discharged in 2 hours! w00t! w00t! Now dosing up on the remainder of my liquid paib meds to make the trip home nice and comfy.

Oh thank goodness! I've noe gained 21 and can't wait to be rid of it!

I'm one day post op and let me tell you that anyone that advises you to bring lip balm is worth listening to. And I highly recommend Alba brand "Pineapple Quench" if you have it in your local drugstore. This stuff is brilliant!

Good luck Mz Shay! All the best to you! I woke up after 5 hours of awesome sleep to some pretty intense pain. The narcotic pain relief was causing me to have apnea as I tried to sleep off so I had to stop taking it for a while. So whoa...when I woke up that was intense. But getting situated and ready to start moving soon. Today is gonna be a good day!

Hey 1 week to lose 16lbs of fluid weight isn't too bad. I bet you're feeling better and better as it goes?

Thanks! So far I've gained lol. But oh baby lookout when we all start losing!

Wow had a crazy bumpy move to another floor. Almost got my IV pulled out of my arm. The pain got away from me in the process too. Getting back on track now though. Did a couple laps, had some delicious water, and am happily using my special button. Oh and I've gained 15lbs in 2 days lol. When I got here I was 376 (lost 16 in 12 days!), and I just weighed in at 391. It's cool though. I'm going to look great once the swell goes. Hope everyone else is doing great!

I CAN HAZ WATER! YES! Everything is going so great. I hope everyone else is doing well today. Sorry to hear about the odd delays. Here's to successful, albeit delayed, surgeries today!

Off to swallow test in a few. My heart has been a bit slow during the night so I may need to stay in IMCU another night. But if all goes well I will move to another room and start getting sips of water soon. Hope all my surgery buddies are doing well. Blessings to everyone going today.

How did you all manage to sleep in the hospital? There are so many beeps going on I jist can't get all the way into aleep. I am using my special button, but still only managed to sleep about an hour so far. Maybe I'm just excited. Even though my pain shot to about a 7 when I stood for the first time earlier, inside I feel like going for a walk in the city on what I bet is a beautiful night. Finally the anxiety and fear of surgery are relieved and I just feel so happy my life is starting anew :-).

Is it that painful when you come home? I was in a lot of pain when I woke up from surgery, but this little button is carrying me through. Don't know how much to expect when I come home. Way to go on the weight loss! This is only the beginning!

Surgery went well! They got me in early since my surgeon is super fast. I'm just hanging out in IMCU enjoying my pain mrds and happy to have the surgery part out of the way. God bless my surgery buddies. Hope you are all doing well and gave a great recovery!

It's about time to shop for the good ol' pre and post op diet. I love jello, but the only sugar free one I have tried is cherry and it was gross. So what are your favorite flavors?

Hey, you know the special sanitizing wash they have you use the night before and morning of? Did you use it on your face and neck and all the way down to your feet and toes, or just abdomen? I'm hesitant to use it on my face.

Ever since I took the magnesium citrate stuff this morning my stomach has been queasy. I have had to sip slowly and force myself to drink all day I am so nauseated. Is it nerves? Surgery tomorrow at 1. Good luck to all my surgery buddies!

Ever since I took the magnesium citrate stuff

I'm on clear liquids today in prep for surgery tomorrow. Is sugar free jello ok?