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I am having my surgery in 2 days! I am starting to get nervous, excited all at the same time. Not exactly sure what to expect. Will I be able to eat pizza? (I like already prefer thin crust.) Sandwiches? Drink beer?Any advice? Thanks in advance!

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The things you are mentioning are among the last few things that will come back into your life...and you should not do anything to hurry them along because they are generally nothing but trouble. Please don't try beer until six months after your surgery. Some people have a much harder time, while others notice no difference in ability to consume alcohol without ugly consequences, but regardless of where you fall, please wait out the six months.

After about three months, go ahead and give thin crust and sandwiches with thinner bread a shot, but I guarantee that you will not want all of even a single slice or the entire sandwich bread. Eventually you will just start picking the cheese off the slice or the meat out of the sandwich. It really is a good feeling, and it is something you should look forward to instead of dreading.

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Great. Thank you for the information. I had my surgery yesterday...so far so good. I have little pain and no nausea. Looking forward to the chapter of my life!

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