One day out

[nickymunday 29]

I'm on one day out and started phase 1 liquids. So far chicken broth, crystal light and sips of Water. Not gonna lie..I'm pretty miserable, but I know I'll be better soon. The morphine they have been giving me for pain management has been making me nauseus as hell..so I had to seek an alternate. My stomach feels a lot of pressure. Feels like I got jumped by leprechauns and they concentrated on my tummy alone. Glad to have my wife at my side. She's been awesome through it all.

[Rovobay 920]

damn leprechauns. hang in there buddy. I was just sleeved 4 days ago. each day gets better. I haven't tried any Soups or broths yet.... I have zero appetite. they will probably switch you over to oxycodone for home pain management.... I have had zero pain meds in the last 12 hours. feeling pretty good. keep us updated. welcome to the other side!

[nickymunday 29]

Yeah I'm on a liquid pain reliever. I really only need it at night before going to bed. I leave the hospital tomorrow most likely. I literally had 3 tablespoons of the broth and I was finished. I noticed that if I sip it too fast or burp, it hurts. I had a bad reaction after surgery to the anesthesia...and threw up..nothing but stomach acid came up. It was the most vile and wretched feeling ever. I almost ripped the pan in half. It was horrible.

[JCP 619]

Poor thing. How are you now? I got out of the hospital of Fri and am on Clear Liquids at home. I, too, felt like I had been beaten up. You definitely have to take time even between sips I have learned. I take hydrocodone at night only. Glad your wife is there to help. Being alone sucks a bit but it's ok. Hope tomorrow is more comfortable for you!

[nickymunday 29]

I just got discharged tonight. I didn't have or need any pain meds tonight so far. I'm learning thay if I sip too fast, that gas buildup hurts like crazy. This will take time. Cleveland Clinic in weston, FL is excellent.

[Shoe318 9]

Hi glade to hear your feeling better. I am also using Cleveland clinic in Weston

What surgeon did you have.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Sounds like you are figuring it out. We learned so long ago how to eat and swallow. But now we have to relearn how to do it. It's a strange little trip, isn't it?

[nickymunday 29]

Hi glade to hear your feeling better. I am also using Cleveland clinic in Weston

What surgeon did you have.

I had Dr. Szomstein. He's awesome.

[nickymunday 29]

Very strange. I'm moving on to phase 3, but still using the Protein Drinks. I'm slowly introducing solids. So far scrambled eggs. I think when I burp, is the sign for "I'm full".