Michelle 07V

Wow I’m 3 weeks out and got entirely exhausted today after a shower , and 2 loads of laundry ( wash dry and fold) I didn’t even put it all away. Then ended up taking a 3 1/2 hour nap

At one week post op the only I was told to track is my fluids intake. In fact the first 3 weeks I was only told to make sure I get my water and protein shakes.

Not food related but physical limitations? yesterday was day 6 post op and I’m not driving but I needed to get some stuff done. I was out a total of 3 hours. Sipping water along the way. Well I get home and got a little protein shake in and crashed out.i slept nearly 7 hours.woke up in a lot of discomfort, nauseous and even coughing up mucus . I guess my body told me too much too soon

lol my daughter tried one and told me I’m crazy they are delicious.

lol my daughter tried one and told me I’m crazy they are delicious.

Today is day 5po and I woke up so nauseous. Even the smell of my protein shake made it worse. Took my ondansetron and now waiting . Oh and water made me 🤢 too , luckily no actual 🤮

For me Gatorade lime cucumber has been my go to , bottled water and the protein shakes I got are premade . I also have a timer set for 30 minutes to remind myself to sip something. And it’s time for another calcium chew. Idk about you but they remind me of starburst texture but chalky. I went out and did errands now I’m tired. And I was told by my dr the pure liquid diet for 30 days

Yes they gave me some medicine containers that are 1 oz size and told me not to drink from the bottle but from these. I do feel like I’m not getting enough in but when I do drink anything I get a bubble in my stomach. Also after surgery I found I had 2 busted lips . The swelling has gone down on my upper lip but my bottom lip is still tingly and swollen . Sigh and watching family members eat full meals is a little saddening . how are you doing with walking and moving?

December 14th for me. it’s now the 18th and I’m still on pain meds and my abdomen is super tender like an 8 on pain scale. I feel wimpy as I read others journeys but I also know that everyone has different experiences and healing times. Sipping 1 to 2 ounces at a time took me 2 days to finish a Gatorade. Finally able to chew my calcium not 3 a day but got up to 2 daily. I hope I’m not alone and it would be great to see others progress as well.