Just getting started

[desotodeb 0]

Hi, This is my first time and not really sure how to work this. I just had my surgery on the 19th and I'm wondering what the next couple of weeks have in store for me.

[Mvpo8961 1]

The two most common themes for this time of your surgery are SIP, SIP, SIP and WALK, WALK, WALK.

I found it difficult to get enough fluids/food liquids the first few days. But then my swelling went down and I have had no problems since about days 8 - 10.

I personally didn't have a lot of gas. It is very individual what you will experience.

Did your doc give you instructions to follow post surgery?

Myra

[desotodeb 0]

Thanks, I'm alittle nervous but everyone says the hard part is over. My doctor took me off all broth today because my system could no longer handle it. I get to suck on crackers for the next few days. I can't wait for some pudding or something. I go for my first follow up on the 27th. Sooo, hungry. Was it hard to move on to soft foods after the clear liquid?

[Mvpo8961 1]

Not for me. Actually my doc let me advance my diet as tolerated. Since I am diabetic my blood sugars were doing a rollercoaster. So by day 10 I was eating mushy/soft food like fish, mashed potatoes and such. It really helped to get my BS under control by getting back to a seminormal eating schedule. I haven't looked back. I go next week for my "four" week checkup. It is really being done at six weeks but that is okay cause then I can get a fill.

So transitioning from liquids to mushy/soft was very easy for me.

M

[desotodeb 0]

Are you sorry you did it? The clear liquid thing is really getting old. Funny thing, since I decided to have the surgery I lost about 25lbs. on my own. Nerves I guess.

[Mvpo8961 1]

Oh NO NO NO. I am absolutely thrilled to have done it. I know though it will take some time to reach my optimal fill level and I am not in a hurry. I didn't gain this weight overnight and I don't expect it to fall off overnight. So I am in it for the long haul and thrilled about it.

Do you live near Dallas? I noticed you have desoto in your screen name. I live just north of Dallas in Allen.

Myra

[desotodeb 0]

No. I actually live in Mo. I guess I read so much about what I will and will not be able to eat that I'm second guessing myself. I love salad and have been told it will not agree with me. Like you though, I'm not sorry I had it done. Anxious maybe.

[Cinderella 0]

Hi desotodeb, I think the tolerances are up to the individual. A week after my surgery, I was able to eat small salads and now I think salads are the best! Can't eat crispy green Beans though. I lost 16 lbs before the surgery. Mostly because of the protien diet my Dr. had me on 10 days prior to surgery. It was a good transition for me. It helped me to to get in the right mind set before-hand. The food thing is an adjustment. Hang in there!