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My surgeon is 600 miles away so I've only had phone consult with nurse who is only now expressing concern. My port had been put in with a mesh so it was particularly difficult for the surgeon to remove. Site didn't start to drain for about 3 weeks post-op. It's been draining less and less over the last 3 weeks. I feel as if it's almost done. But am concerned about potential infection. No other signs (fever, nausea, etc). The site does not *appear* infected (redness, etc). Was told by the surgeons office that my local GP would not be of any help. Just curious if anyone else had draining this long after surgery.

Megan, I'm on Day 8 of pre surgery liquid.. no problem... I suggest you order some kind of salad with chicken on top... and dressing some kind of light dressing on the side. Then mostly eat the chicken (protein) and some of the salad with as little dressing as you can get away with. Your lunch appointment won't even think twice. That's how "thin" people eat. Then I've been drinking ice Water with lemon slices in it when I go out with anyone, instead of soda.. I hate tea. The other day I went to Chinese with someone for a business lunch and I had cabbage Soup and ate the broth only, which is on the diet... so soup is an option also. Hope those suggestions help.

I'm curious why you will lose more when you're intaking more calories?

Me too!! August 17th. A week from tomorrow... on day 3 of the 10 day pre-op liquid.