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I also am 3 1/2 weeks out and I measure out everything because I don't want to ever feel that uncomfortable feeling everyone talks about when they eat too much. I can eat 1/4 c of beans but still only 1 ounce of chicken and eggs it usually satisfies me so i don't push more. I notice the only time i feel hunger is towards the night.

everyone is different but you should be fine. I am 2 1/2 weeks out and just got back from a 3 day camping trip for the holiday. I no longer have any pain I was able to do light hiking just not too far and had to make sure i rested alot through out the day. I think the hardest was remembering to keep water with me at all times because its easy to forget to drink constantly when your talking with people. Good luck

2 1/2 weeks out and im just now having solid. Usually after protein shakes they seem to go right through me good luck

I am also in soft food phase and I am allowed to have chicken and Turkey and fish as long as i chew good and it is softened with some kinda broth

I am a little over 2weeks post op n started my period yesterday. The pain is the worst pain i have ever felt i have always had painful periods but this one is about 20 times worse than I have ever had I started to wonder if it was even a period. The doctor warned me that some people get worse and some get better but I never expected it to be this bad. I hope its not going to be like this every month ugghh

I am 10 days in feeling pretty good xcept I am also hungry. I am having a hard time finding different things to eat. I feel tired but yet I dont take naps I cannot sleep until it gets really late. I am counting down the days for soft foods but I keep looking up things I can eat and I am getting so confused there are alot of different things on different sights.my doc gave me a list and it says I can eat mashed potatoes and refried beans when i start soft foods but others say it has to be pureed in a blender. I just can't wait to taste food.trying to get through this

I was also sleeved on the 6th and I am on full liquid it hasn't been too hard up until two days ago I have really been struggling with this liquid. I want food so bad I can't have soft foods until Thursday and I am running out of options lol I have been feeling hunger lately the only thing saving me right now are the cream soups. I am able to get all my protein in through my premier shakes but im still struggling with water. I haven't had any regrets yet just wish these days would go faster so i can eat something. I am sure once we can eat we will be feeling much better

So my day is finally here tomorrow and I am completely starting to freak out.I have been keeping myself busy all day and the later it gets the worse im getting. My family feels the need to start asking questions about the complications and the post op eating and a million other things and its really making me second guess myself like maybe I should try one more time before doing something so drastic and am I ready for the pain n nausea n not being able to eat or drink. Not to mention I am on clear liquids and I am starving lol.I just need to know I am doing the right thing I read all these posts about not losing after and the surgery being a waste. I pray thats nit what happens to me . I am just a mess right now I almost called and cancelled. I pray I can stay focused and get through this.

me too I'm so worried about getting dehydrated that im trying to keep up on the fluids Isopure goes down easy but the Water really hurts my tummy.I still can't believe its over.seems like a dream also been running low grade temp doc said we will just keep an eye on ithow are you feeling are you able to get in all your fluids yet.im struggling

Good luck to everyone going in tomorrow pray you all have a great recovery

Hi I am actually doing really good way better than I expected. It has been an easy recovery so far not too much pain no nausea except at the hospital. I Have been walking alot and today I feel almost normal. I did light light housework and even cooked dinner tonight and it didn't bother me . I been having a hard time getting fluids in it feels like I drink all day n still not a big amount but today i started full liquid so i have been able to get more down. Everyday i can take bigger sips and take in a little more. Just hang in there you will be great.it is a rough few days but it really does get better. When is your date Hi I am actually doing really good way better than I expected. It has been an easy recovery so far not too much pain no nausea except at the hospital. I Have been walking alot and today I feel almost normal. I did light light housework and even cooked dinner tonight and it didn't bother me . I been having a hard time getting fluids in it feels like I drink all day n still not a big amount but today i started full liquid so i have been able to get more down. Everyday i can take bigger sips and take in a little more. Just hang in there you will be great.it is a rough few days but it really does get better. When is your datesorry i just remembered yours was Thursday how are you feeling

good luck to you.You will do great.Your gonna be nervous but once you get there you will be ok.

I am 5 days postop and almost feeling back to normal haven't had any problems yet minor pain only from the main incision. Was having trouble getting fluids in but today they advanced me to full liquid so i was able to get in a full premier protein shake and 1 bottle of water so far and a little bit of sugar free pudding made with almond milk.it tasted like heaven after the clear liquid diet.im down 4 lbs so far. Mothers day was kinda hard watching everyone eat but i sat away with my protein and water.I am just so glad its over I was so freaked outand almost cancelled. I cried halfway to the hospital and was 2 hrs early my surgeon took me right in and said he was doing me early so I had no chance to back out.Now that its over this has been the easiest and fastest recovery I have had with any of my surgeries. I am so happy so far cant wait to get to soft food

me too I'm so worried about getting dehydrated that im trying to keep up on the fluids isopure goes down easy but the water really hurts my tummy.I still can't believe its over.seems like a dream also been running low grade temp doc said we will just keep an eye on it

That's great news so happy to hear she's doing better.

thank you. First day n a half really sucked with pain and nausea today im going home finally and i feel almost normal just tired.

thank you. I didn't get much sleep last night. I am heading to the hospital now. My family tried talking me out of it before I left but I am still going. I wish I was already done with it all. Yes we can do it.It's a little harder to say being on this side for now .My sister told me today its not worth it but i am hoping she is wrong

We are all here for you and your daughter as a mother of a 16 yr old daughter I cant imagine going through that with my daughter. Stay strong and hopefully it will be all good from here.I am heading to the hospital to check in for surgery and I can't help but keep your daughter in my mind .My family tried to talk me out of it again right before I left I hope im makin the right decision. I will be keeping you and your daughter in my prayers.

I am heading in today too. I Leave for the hospital in 2 hrs. Scared nervous .Good luck today to everyone goin in.Hope all goes well.

thank you so much it really helps to hear things from other people that have been through it already

How did you guys deal with all the patients in your mind that you have seen come in with complications. I am scheduled tomorrow and all my patients are popping in my head that either had complications or gained all their weight back.

So happy she is feeling better I pray for her to continue to improve.

Are you packed, I am taking gas x strips, chap stick, slippers, pillow, phone and charger, rx, and not sure what else. im trying to pack.It just feels so surreal right now I have to keep telling myself I am really doing this tomorrow. I am so hungry right now I am sitting here thinking of the things I wont be able to eat for a while.I know its bad.I haven't had any thoughts about it until now that I know I can't eat .I am so nervous right now. Am I the only one freaking out right now

Praying for everyone who is having surgery today. Keep us posted

good luck today keep us posted i will be joining you all on the other side tomorrow