Five Days Post Op. Doing Great!

[smartypants 14]

Hi Everyone. I was freaking out a week ago and got some really nice messages from folks reassuring me. The surgery went well. I was only in a lot of pain the night of the surgery but I still got up and walked the halls in the hospital.

I'm following a liquid diet but have to admit I'm craving something to chew on. Has anyone "cheated" by eating something they weren't supposed to? I have to be on liquids another week and I don't know if I can go that long without having at least a piece of toast. LOL

[jessica6 1]

I'm with ya!

[KS Fort Worth 86]

Also wishing for a piece of toast, but honestly, getting food particles stuck in the staple line would so NOT be worth it. It's only a short time, and you have the rest of your like to enjoy eating responsibly. Give your body the time it needs to heal without shooting yourself in the foot. I for one will NOT be cheating on my doctor's plan. Just because somebody else may have cheated in the past with no complications is no guarantee that you or I will fare similarly.

[612belly 32]

I applaud you and you can do it!! Please please do not eat toast!!! No leak no leak!

[smartypants 14]

Nah, I wasn't going to "cheat" by eating toast. I was just wondering if anyone else was tempted. In a way, I'm glad that I have the craving for something to eat. That means that everything is healing as it should.

I'm a good patient. I'll follow what the doc tells me to do.

[JenC 90]

Suger Free Popsicles where allowed by my doc on clears and full liquid stage, they took care of my need to chew/have something other than liquid in my mouth. Maybe you could try those! BTW you can do this!!!

[jessica6 1]

How about SF gum?

[amfw 18]

I'm 5 days post op too and I would kill for something crunchy and salty!

[612belly 32]

Maybe gargle with some warm salt Water? !

[smartypants 14]

Suger Free Popsicles where allowed by my doc on clears and full liquid stage, they took care of my need to chew/have something other than liquid in my mouth. Maybe you could try those! BTW you can do this!!!

Mmmm, popsicles. I'll have my friend run by the store to get me some. I can also eat Jello which I haven't done yet. He also said I can have a small spoonful of sugar-free pudding or greek yogurt.

[lcle1234 5]

I am 4 days postop and am so hungry today. I was too nauseated before today to be hungry.

[Repoman 70]

For days post op and had some cravings today. I know it's just in my head.

[lovelyladynhouston 26]

I'm also 5 days out sugar free popsicle are my best friend. Oh and key lime pie yogurt is really good. I'm too scared to try anything else been doing good and want to keep it that way. I made tacos for the kids tonight and it didn't faze me at all.