KristenLe

Hi Kristen - popped on here to see how you're doing post-surgery! Do you have any posts about how it all went? Hope you're doing well!

I can't even take a sip of a protein shake without gagging still. Unflavored protein supplement was a lifesaver for me during that time (and still if my protein levels are low). Great to hear that your getting your fluids in. That's #1.

@TracyBar I didn't post anything much. Everything went well - was in hospital longer than expected due to nausea and not being able to keep anything down. Came home Friday (surgery was Tuesday). I had very little pain except when I first woke up from anesthesia. The nausea was much worse and I would have preferred pain. I'm doing pretty good so far - just a week out. I'm more tired today than the previous few days having no problems sleeping (on my side or stomach). Getting in plenty of fluids - able to take normal sips. The protein shakes are not going down easily though. I'm on mushy foods starting tomorrow so looking forward to that. My follow-up with surgeon is tomorrow too. He told me that my stomach was extremely stretched (actually plopped over my spleen and required 6 incisions during surgery) so that surgery should definitely be very effective.