2/9 Surgery Date Team

[ElChrisPLindo 30]

The swallowing is getting a little better

[jennaggie 43]

So I've had a tough go. It started Tuesday morning when I was used as a pin cushion because they couldn't get an iv in. Woke up in terrible pain. Nurses made me move beds as soon as I woke up, by myself which I thought was messed up lol. Since then I've fought the gas pains and the pain from my drain. It's WAY better now than it was on Tuesday so I'm thankful for that. I keep telling myself in the end it will be worth it and I'm so thankful for this opportunity. I hope everyone else is well!

[It's Time 178]

So I've had a tough go. It started Tuesday morning when I was used as a pin cushion because they couldn't get an iv in. Woke up in terrible pain. Nurses made me move beds as soon as I woke up, by myself which I thought was messed up lol. Since then I've fought the gas pains and the pain from my drain. It's WAY better now than it was on Tuesday so I'm thankful for that. I keep telling myself in the end it will be worth it and I'm so thankful for this opportunity. I hope everyone else is well!

So sorry to hear that you have had a rough start but it will get better with each day

[ElChrisPLindo 30]

So I've had a tough go. It started Tuesday morning when I was used as a pin cushion because they couldn't get an iv in. Woke up in terrible pain. Nurses made me move beds as soon as I woke up, by myself which I thought was messed up lol. Since then I've fought the gas pains and the pain from my drain. It's WAY better now than it was on Tuesday so I'm thankful for that. I keep telling myself in the end it will be worth it and I'm so thankful for this opportunity. I hope everyone else is well!

It will be worth it!!

[Terance ✌❤️???? 48]

Swallowing is so weird now. It's like you can feel the liquid stop at a certain point and then drain on down. Very odd.

[It's Time 178]

Swallowing is so weird now. It's like you can feel the liquid stop at a certain point and then drain on down. Very odd.

I agree, it's actually uncomfortable for me. It makes me struggle getting liquids down

How much liquid is everyone getting in?

[Positive44 103]

Glad everyone did okay with surgery. It was suggested to wear a girdle or spanks to hold my tummy tight, which will help with the incisions.

I added the flavorless Protein to chicken broth to keep that up. Unable to drink Protein shakes for some reason.

Still discomfort, but no pain!!!

[MxKitty 93]

I had a RNY revision on 2/9 is it okay if i crash this party too??

[ElChrisPLindo 30]

Welcome !

[ElChrisPLindo 30]

Swallowing is so weird now. It's like you can feel the liquid stop at a certain point and then drain on down. Very odd.

I agree, it's actually uncomfortable for me. It makes me struggle getting liquids down

How much liquid is everyone getting in?

Drinking 3 6oz Protein shake, sipping Water all day as well as Vitamin Water. Also had a cup of broth and a cup of Tomato Soup.

[Positive44 103]

I've also found if I'm drinking to walk. I burp soon after which makes me feel better. I'm also using Gas X strips to help as well.

Scars are so noticeable especially the big one on the side. Tummy is swollen pretty good too.

I plan to go back to work on Monday. My goal is to get in 1000 steps tomorrow. So far I will walk around the house, sit in a chair, then back to bed and sleep.

So far worth it. No feelings of hunger at all!!!

[Terance ✌❤️???? 48]

No real hunger, but definitely weak. Going to try to get two Protein shakes in today, which will be 320 calories and 60 grams of Protein. I mixed a chocolate and vanilla one together since they both taste better diluted. I also thinned a bit with skim milk, so there is a bit more protein coming in there.

The shakes actually taste pretty good, so that's a good sign. Hope I can get it all down today.

[MxKitty 93]

I'm trying very hard to get down 2/3 of a bottle of Isopure Protein Water. That will give me 27g Protein for the day. I feel so full it's hard to get it in and thankfully my NUT guidelines are to get at least 15g protein for now since I'm still on Clear Liquids.

Fluid in general I'm trying to measure better. Yesterday I had 2c chicken broth (16oz) 1/3 bottle of Isopure Water so (6oz), 2 mugs hot tea and I need to measure how much water that mug holds. Can and how do I could the liquid in Jello?

[Positive44 103]

Sounds like a plan! I'm still adding Protein to warm chicken broth and I really do feel better. Day 3 is my best morning yet!!

[It's Time 178]

I'm using an app called ihydrate to monitor my liquid consumption and so far so good

I'm drinking from 2 ounce cups but find that I don't tolerate plain Water well. I actually feel the water hit my esophagus or stomach and it's quite uncomfortable but ice definitely works better. I'm supposed to be getting in 40 G Protein and 43 oz of water and that hasn't happened yet. I'm drinking the Isopure, ice chips and poweraide zero - hopefully today is a better liquid day ????

Congrats to those who aren't struggling with liquids