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Hi fellow Feb 3rders - feeling pretty good except pain in my left shoulder. That is all I can really complain about. Went back to work on Monday and felt good. I really appreciate reading all your posts - they have some helpful hints - like the "egg drop soup". Went with friends at lunch to Chinese and egg drop Soup was perfect - I didn't feel out of place. Down 7 lbs since surgery, so I must be doing something right. It does seem weird not be eating - just drinking. Again, thanks for all your posts and hang in there.

I decided to only weigh myself once a week so I haven't weighed in yet. I will check it out on Tuesday, the 10th. I drove to church this morning and felt pretty good getting out and about. I am doing wash now and will probably sit down and read the Sunday paper. I hope to go back to work tomorrow - it is an office job, but pretty stressful. I will see if I make it the whole day. I like the idea of putting Peanut Butter and banana in your shakes, since it is hard to get enough Protein at this point. I have been using a heating pad on my shoulder - it is on my left shoulder right near my neck. My sister said it is probably a muscle ache. Who knows what position I ended up in after I went under in the operating room? I figured my head was probably hanging off the side of the operating table. Just kidding..... Had carnation instant Breakfast this morning and now am drinking some dilluted apple juice. Lots of ice - tastes good. I will stay on the full liquids until I go back to the doctor on the 18th, unless I really feel ready to move on. I will probably call the dietician before I go to puree. Friends from work brought me a basket with different things in it. Baby spoons, Crytal Light, Word Search book to do while I am eating, and my favorite a Size 4 thong. That certainly brightened up my day with a good laugh. Hang in there.....:thumbup:

Yep, another Feb 3rd bander from York, PA - feeling pretty good - just had some cream Soup and tomatoe juice - tasted pretty good. I took a little walk. I plan on going back to work on Monday - it might be only 1/2 day though.... The only problem I have is a ache on the left side of my neck - when I breath in is when I feel it - I figure it must be a gas pocket that got stuck up there LOL Any suggestions??? I have slept on my side for the last couple days - was never told I couldn't - it was a bit sore at first but I can sleep fine now. Hope I didn't mess anything up inside. My liquid is still going down OK so I guess everything is working right. OK - going to go back to my Lazy Girl chair and read. Keep in touch.....:cursing:

I am afraid to eat that much. I am just starting my full liquids - I had sugar free pudding (thinned down) with some of my Protein shake in it for breakfast. I had broth and Jello, but probably about 3 or 4 oz total for lunch. I am trying to keep my drinking up in between meals. Walked a little bit outside - felt good. Hope to be back to work on Monday - it might be only 1/2 day though.... Each day gets better

MiFIVE - I am sure they will get things straightened out - you certainly don't need that stress on you right now. Hang in there. I am going to start full liquids tomorrow - can't wait. I'm afraid of taking too much at a time - I have my baby spoons, but it still makes me nervous - I don't want to vomit.... I know my dietician said that she tells everyone to get a work search book and when they are eating they should take a baby spoon bite - put the spoon down and find three words before you take another bite. She said alot of her clients do that. I will try that. Anyone having neck and shoulder pain? Maybe it is just from sitting around, but they certainly are achy. Good Luck everybody and keep writing in with your updates. Linda Lou

2nd day and feeling alot better - just soreness now - I guess I got all the gas out of me. I am also on a clear liquid diet and was told to do that for a couple days or until I start feeling hungry. I took a shower this morning - felt wonderful. They told me that when I stop taking my pain medicine and feel up to it that I can drive. Sounds like everyone is doing pretty good. How exciting.....

OK - I am home and feeling pretty good. Have some soreness and gas pains but I can handle that. I haven't had any pain. Had some sugar Jello for lunch and was told to keep the Clear liquids for a day or two and then start full liquids. Can't wait to have some cream Soup. Sounds wonderful. How is everyone else doing? Hope you are doing great. Keep us informed. Linda Lou:tongue2:

This is neat to have a Feb 3rd Thread - I am on the liquid diet which is more strict then the liquid diet after the surgery. Oh well, I only have a couple more days and the magic starts. I am sure we will be on this site this week after we get home. Would love to know how everyone is feeling - want to compare... Good Luck to everyone!!!!:thumbup:

OK I have finally decided to post something since I see that there are others out there with the same surgery date. Feb 3 I am ready to go but a little nervous. I never had any type of surgery. I will be checking in with you guys and see how everything is going. My surgeon makes us stay 1 night so I will be home on Wednesday and hopefully on my way to a brand new Linda Lou..... Good Luck to all those that are also getting surgery - let's keep in touch Thanks for the Thread....