June surgeries!

[iamworthit 208]

My bowels have been grumbling all day. The weirdest sound just came from my drain and a ton of stuff shot our. Weird. I just took a shower and suspect it was all the moving around

[msraza1982 24]

I had mine done robotically and I laid flat just like normal surgery... Weird they would tip you!

Almost all doctors tip the bed

[bjroberts417 102]

Hi all. I had surgery on Thursday. I was in quite a bit of pain when I woke up from the anesthesia, but that only lasted for a little while. I've been tolerating Water and glucerna in small amounts. I'm so scared to push it. I'm ready to go home but all in all I am feeling pretty good.

[sarjblack 29]

In doing better this morning. Yesterday was rough. I was barely able to walk because I was so light headed. Been sleeping a lot. It hurts to drink. Getting cramping in my pouch.

[vitav04 11]

I have been doing ok with fluids I am so scared about getting my pouch too full. I am sleeping pretty good but it seems like the mornings are rough for me. It takes me about an hour to get going.

[Mandee80 27]

I'm in my 5th day out. Doing much better! Those first couple are rough for sure! Having some hot Decaf tea this morn and its so good lol can't wait to start Protein next week!

[Texasmike 25]

Tried cream of wheat really runny with skim milk this morning. Settled pretty well I will do it again.

[kristlynngirl 184]

I finally slept all night! I feel like a new woman!

[iamworthit 208]

I slept last night too. I woke up took my BP medication ( crushed in a teaspoon of sugar free applesauce). Then I walked and drank some Water. I had 2 ounces of plain greek yogurt mixed with a teaspoon of sugarfree applesauce. It was great. I almost think the torture of doing thirty days of liquids beforehand makes this part easier. At least I don't have to drink a chocolate Protein Shake. Bleah.

My hubby is running to the store to get bananas. I need potassium so I will have a banana vanilla smoothie for lunch. In the meantime my drain is still cranking out green stuff and the gas and gurgling is much better today. I swear I sounded like a truck driver last night. Lol

[bjroberts417 102]

Hey. I'm on the way home. Feeling pretty good. Gas pain isn't that bad. I've been tolerating Water and glucerna with no problems. And Popsicles. :-)

[kristlynngirl 184]

Seems we're all feeling good today so far!!! Keep it up!!!

I cannot believe I'm 9 days out and down 14.6 lbs!!! My doctor didn't lie when he said I'd lose 1-2 lbs a day for the first few months!!!

[futuremrsparker 288]

I tried my first Protein Shake since surgery this morning. Felt so heavy compared to the Clear Liquids I've been on for 2 weeks. Lol I made a mistake making it and put a little too much xantham gum in it. It got REALLY thick. Lol almost not good thick. I may toss it all and try a thinner version. I technically wasn't cleared to stop clear liquids, but was told I can start soft foods on Wednesday so I figured I'd give something a little heavier a try and see how it sits. I'm concerned about trying that in the middle of the work week. At least if I get sick today, I am home... I can't imagine a Protein shake is going to kill me. I'm scared my stomachs going to explode or something. Haha

[Sara Beth 102]

Sounds like everyone is doing well today! I'm so glad to hear it . I too am having a pivotal day. I slept very well last night and I'm feeling good about getting back into my life I am back to surgery day weight! But even more noticeably is the way my body's shape feels different to me. It's good from here !

surgery date 6/11/13 HW: 364lbs. SW: 335.5

[kristlynngirl 184]

I tried my first Protein shake since surgery this morning. Felt so heavy compared to the clear liquids I've been on for 2 weeks. Lol I made a mistake making it and put a little too much xantham gum in it. It got REALLY thick. Lol almost not good thick. I may toss it all and try a thinner version. I technically wasn't cleared to stop clear liquids' date=' but was told I can start soft foods on Wednesday so I figured I'd give something a little heavier a try and see how it sits. I'm concerned about trying that in the middle of the work week. At least if I get sick today, I am home... I can't imagine a Protein Shake is going to kill me. I'm scared my stomachs going to explode or something. Haha[/quote']

You'll probably be fine. I was on full liquids as soon as I was out of the hospital --- for some people that includes yogurt and pudding but not me. But I've been ok with Protein Shakes and creamier Soups and stuff.

I can't so a super thick shake either. I've been mixing chocolate powder with light chocolate soy milk or vanilla powder with light vanilla soy milk. No thicker than a glass of milk and easy to drink.

[futuremrsparker 288]

You'll probably be fine. I was on full liquids as soon as I was out of the hospital --- for some people that includes yogurt and pudding but not me. But I've been ok with Protein Shakes and creamier Soups and stuff.

I can't so a super thick shake either. I've been mixing chocolate powder with light chocolate soy milk or vanilla powder with light vanilla soy milk. No thicker than a glass of milk and easy to drink.

That's exactly what I did. I threw my other shake away and made a thin one with 1 scoop chocolate Protein Powder, 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 packet sweetnlow, 2 tbs coffee Creamer, and 1 cup Water. It tastes great!