Advice needed - what is life like 12 days post op?

[meggiep 57]

I am in shock- once all my tests were complete I knew they would submit to insurance. I wrote to my surgeon and told him how excited I am and that I have my Protein Drinks all ready so I can start my two weeks liquids at a word from him.

I was blown away when he emailed back yesterday and said "start liquids now".

WTF!!!!!!

Basically due to my wedding photography schedule I either need to have the surgery by April 15th or so to give me two weeks before our 4/30 wedding, or else wait until after our May 6th wedding, giving me three weeks until our May 30th wedding.

If I start liquids tomorrow (obviously I needed to talk to his nurse today to see if he was serious that it could be that soon- she said yes, it is good to have already started the diet so I can get a date asap)- then I could have the surgery on the 18th.

I am wondering what condition I would likely be in at day 12 or so. I know that everyone varies- quite a bit, but I thought if I have you all weigh in on what it was like for you I can get a general idea if I could possible work a wedding on April 30th. My husband and son both shoot too and obviously with my weight and many pain issues they already do the bulk of the work. I am trying to figure ou if me post surgery 12 days out would be about as able ....

Meanwhile of course I am really mourning a little that I don;t even get to have some of the favorite foods I Planned to have before my liquids. Still, things happen for a reason and maybe that is for the best!

[meggiep 57]

Maybe I should have posted this in POST op- d'uh!

I may be pre-op but the people who I need answers from are post op- obviously I am in a tizzy with this news.

Hopefully enogh post ops will read this...

[Hawaii50 4]

I'm only 8 days out, but I feel great! I am still really careful not to bend over at the waist and lift over 30 lbs unless I have to. I have all my energy back and can work several hours on my feet doing labor at garden centers. I do however think a lot of my healing has to do with having a great attitude, it is what you make it!

Congrats on your date, your gonna do awesome!!

[meggiep 57]

Thank you! I guess I will leave the thread here ;-P

Yes, I think since I usually am in huge pain and can hardly move- how could post surgery be very different?

I have always bounced back from surgery pretty quickly so I at least know anesthesia is not usually a problem, etc.

[Billy363627 15]

yep I was 12 days out I was also feeling great. Dont get me wrong You will not be able to lift heavy things you will be drinking Protein Drinks and Water etc. so as long as you don't lift anything and keep a drink in your hand you should do fine.. I was walking 1/2 mile on the 12 day after surgery. You will do fine and if you need to rest just listen to your body and rest...