Dec 20 Sleevers!

[bcorder82 8]

My surgery date is 12/20 with Dr. Strickland in Lexington, SC. I've had a hard time on this 2 week pre-op diet, so I'm very thankful that its over tomorrow!!! On the other hand I'm scared out of my mind. My 6 year old son is very worried that I won't come home from the hospital and cried b/c he can't come with me.

[bcorder82 8]

Well guys, tomorrow's our big day! Good luck everyone. I'll be praying for each of you!

[alley-gator 96]

My surgery date is 12/20 with Dr. Strickland in Lexington' date=' SC. I've had a hard time on this 2 week pre-op diet, so I'm very thankful that its over tomorrow!!! On the other hand I'm scared out of my mind. My 6 year old son is very worried that I won't come home from the hospital and cried b/c he can't come with me.[/quote']

I hear you, I am terrified! But this time tomorrow i am going to be sleeping off the anesthesia and sipping water!

[wagox1 3]

I'm scared too, can't wait until tomorrow night when I am sipping.

[Candyapple 32]

My surgery date is 12/20 with Dr. Strickland in Lexington' date=' SC. I've had a hard time on this 2 week pre-op diet, so I'm very thankful that its over tomorrow!!! On the other hand I'm scared out of my mind. My 6 year old son is very worried that I won't come home from the hospital and cried b/c he can't come with me.[/quote']

Good luck to you....I had my surgery there as well on Monday, 12/17....my doctor was Dr. Hughes....keep in touch...

[slimforme 27]

I'm in the hospital tonight. Gas pain is the worst...so bAd I couldn't sip. Walk all you can and have a great person there to rub your back. The actual stomach pain isn't so bad.

[Back2Me2012 23]

Were u having ur surgery

My surgery is in Orlando..

[Gregory Donlin 7]

Well I made it no complications at all Doctor said Liver was perfect in size spent 2 days in and now I home recovering. I must admit the Gas Pains are the worst! You just have to walk it off.

[DanaL 118]

I'm home too. No real issues as long as I keep up with my pain meds. All I want to do is sleep though, so I'm forcing myself to stay awake long enough to sip.

[wagox1 3]

I came home yesterday. No complications. I am doing well, just having gas. No problem getting down liquids, even woke twice during the night bc I was thirsty. I had a fudge sickle this afternoon and it was delicious!

[wagox1 3]

How is everyone doing? I am able to sip my 40 oz. mainly propel and Water. I had a fudge sickle yesterday and today and it tasted wonderful!

[Deelicious 17]

I came home the day before yesterday. Everything went well. I walked immediately out of the recovery room. I learned that I personally do not like Morphine but it surly helped. Walked a lot around the house and have been burping regularly. Didn't start passing gas (the other end) until yesterday So far, so good!

[Elyne 5]

I came home Friday afternoon. I drove and cleaned up the whole house. The only problem I have is chest gas!!!!!!!

[MsVeDub 32]

I came home the next day (Friday). Friday was really rough. Gas pains were really bad. They get better every day. I didn't do too good on Sat and Sunday with drinking and getting my Protein in. Today - I'm great! I am drinking a 4 tsp of Protein shake every 15 min, which is really helping me get my 70g in (today is the first time I did this). Once I got my Protein in, I am drinking hot tea and juice freely, just slowly, as needed. I am really trying to drink something every hour. I also just had some Jello, which went down easy. I am noticing that if I drink too fast, I feel pain. I actually rock myself until the pain is gone and it usually brings up gas.

My incisions are starting to itch. I'm a picker, so I'm really trying hard to leave them alone. I have some serious bruising as well.

[wagox1 3]

Ok, I need some help. Am I supposed to change these bandages or just leave them until they fall off? They are starting to itch. All my nurse said wad to shower just letting Water hit those areas then pat dry.