Jaye Apples

My surgery was supposed to be July 10/24. I spent hours waiting at the hospital only to be told that there was an emergency in the OR and my surgery had to be cancelled. Super bummed about it. I was told I may have to wait until beginning of September now. I get it, these things happen but i just spent 3 weeks on a liquid diet and rearrached my whole life to do this. 😞

I am doing well, it was a bit touch and go the first 3 days with pain and constant nausea but I've hit day 6 and I feel like i have hit a new stride. I feel good. Hope those who have had surgery are doing well! ♥

You really look amazing, i'm so glad you were able to dance the night away!! 😍

I'm day 4 post op and I finally had my first day where I feel somewhat sane. I wasn't continously whincing in pain anytime I had to drink something or let alone move. No longer having serious issues swallowing..I mean the dypshagia, was triggering. I'm down 5 lbs in the 4 days I have been out. I'm no longer constantly throwing up and the whole foamie stage has left me. I'm also gonna be able to meet my proper protein intake even. So many wins today!!

Surgery went well, I've developed the foamies, keeping anything down has been a challenge so far. I did get to go home today which was nice. I'm so happy it's over and will be even happier when I can keep water down. Thanks for asking. 🤍

Good luck everyone with their surgeries! 😊

I finally did last week. I am scheduled for surgery for Sept 5

Sept 5 here.

Nothing yet.

That's sweet, thank you. ❤️

Nothing yet.

Oh no! 12 weeks is so long! Now that I think of it, this will likely be me also since I have no desire to completely opt out of the liquid diet in case a cancelation happens with someone else. I'm currently doing the shakes and a cup of low calorie soup. Thank you for your message. 🤍

To be honest, I feel like I'm having a week long melt down over it and just giving myself a week's grace to work through my feelings. Thanks for your comment.

Thank you for your replies. They do have my number in case of cancellations so that is a plus.

I kind of wish I hadn't had to do 3 weeks of liquid but honestly my appetite for food is dwindling. I noticed yesterday when I walked in to a building, I could smell something food related that honestly smelled amazing and I had this distinct, "Oh, that smells great" but I had no urge to eat it. Small victories!!

It's not the easiest for sure. I'm 4 days to surgery and have been on the pre op diet for 17 days. The broth was the only savior for me. I couldn't stand normal broth, I ended up having to buy low sodium lipton chicken noodle soup and drained the noodles. That and sugarfree banana popsicles saved me. You got this!!

Just joined today. My surgery is scheduled for Jul10/24. I am on week 2 of the liquid diet stage. 1 week to go! 😥