May 21 surgery

[cherrytree15 78]

I'm sorry to hear that. It's tough in the beginning but we will be ok as the weeks pass. Yeah the incision pain has been a beast for me as well but I know tomorrow will be better than today and its goes on. Keep your head up. We are all here for each other.

[melmommy04 23]

I'm in SW Indiana but having my surgery in Carmel!

Glad to hear that you are doing well post op. (:

[cherrytree15 78]

How is it going jesswls? How are you feeling?

Today is day 5. My incision soreness is starting to go away. I bent over this morning and didn't want to jump from a bridge. I am 13 lbs down, still on clear liquid until Wed. I get my drain removed on Friday and will talk to doctor about exercise. I'm seeing a bit of bat wing like arms and am concerned. My weight seems to be dropping off quickly. I have lost that much in trying over the last few years. I need to go to my doc this weak and have blood pressure meds checked. Feeling a bit light headed this morning. I am getting in a lot of liquids and not hungry so I'm thinking it may be my pressure. Over all feeling good.

How is everybody else doing?

[Sh3iz 36]

Hey everyone. I'm going in on Tuesday. I got a little confused last night by some thing someone said regarding diet- during the first week of liquids.. Are u getting protein(taking Protein Shakes? ) someone in my Instagram support group went off on a tangent saying no ur not supposed to. Protein was on my list of stock up items ( for the first week) from my doctor...

Edited May 25, 2014 by Sh3iz

[cherrytree15 78]

Sh3iz, follow your surgeons instructions. Everyone is different. Do what he needs you to do. I was on Clear Liquids only this first week but some others were cleared for Protein Shakes. Just get clear instructions from him and you will be fine.

Edited May 25, 2014 by cherrytree15

[jesswls 17]

Still on a slow recovery. Today I can finally stomach my Vitamins. I already got in 8 oz. of Water (only been up for 2 hours) and am shooting for 64 total for day. Incision pain isn't too bad except on right side where I hurt myself from dry heaving so much. I'm only about 3 lbs down since day of surgery. 13 is a lot! I gained about 6 right after while in hospital I believe from fluids. But that went away fast. I am also feeling a bit light headed and dizzy I think it's from not taking in enough water first couple of days. But I think I am good on that now. I'm looking forward to continuing to improve. I'm still very tired but I think once I start eating more that will improve as well.