AimeeMay24

Great news! I wish you weren't nauseated, hopefully that will get better very soon. Keep up the good work!

Thank you.

Bless your heart...do ice chips help any?

Haven't tried that. I have acid reflux disease and hadn't been taking Pepcid like i was suppose to. Gonna see if that works.

So it's normal for everything to make me feel nauseous?? I'm on stage 3 now and i thought it would get better, but i've been getting light headed and cold sweats... Just kinda sucks for me so far.

yes. You taste buds will be a little different and need time to adjust. You will get past this as well. Just stick to what makes you get through the day. Water was a huge problem for me so I drank a lot of crystal light now I can finally drink water again. I still hate sugar and most meats though and I'm almost at 8 months. You just had major surgery so give your mind and your body time to adjust, We are here for you!

Thank you Veronica. I'm still very nauseous when i drink water, i couldn't take my vitamins either, it was that bad. Not sure if i'm taking the right kind of vitamins. They aren't chewable is what i mean.

You got this @Amy Lee G! The best decision of your life, guaranteed!

Hello ladies, this is my second day home and my throat is still a little sore from the tube. Also, i had a small yet annoying cough attack this morning, is that normal? I am also still hungry after eating my tiny ounce of yogurt or cream of wheat, and they aren't doing well with my stomach either. Someone please tell me this is all normal.

Amy,

The cough is normal, you were supposed to be using an Incentive spirometer before the operation to decrease the mucus in your lungs. If you have an incentive from your Hospital, try to use it as much as possible.

For the diet, I think you advanced very fast, I stayed on Clear Liquids for 1 week after my operation (Jello, Chicken / Meat Broth, Apple Juice). Your stomach is not yet relaxed after the operation, and the semi liquid food you are having might disturb your stomach. I advise you to go for some clear liquids for a couple of days, than go back to the semi liquid diet.

that is great! have you started your pre-op diet?

Yeah, here and there. Gonna be a little difficult not drinking with meals though.

I'm very new to this. Is it common to have a second consult?

Where i'm at yes. Not sure how it is in other states. I feel like i've been waiting forever. My first consult was after the seminar in January.