On a journey

[sk101 67]

Well here goes.

I started on the journey around 2 years ago. The NHS make you jump through hoops to qualify for an op. Followed all the rules and finally went in on the 14th Oct 16. Under the knife around 08.30 and conscious sometime after 17.00 the same day. The first 24 hours was uncomfortable to say the least however that soon passed. Day two was basically a sip Water day over and over and over again. As the day wore on the sickness became less and I was able to keep it all down. Sunday and I'm up and out of bed. Managed a few trips up and down the ward. Monday and it was time to go home. Lot of instructions, lots of guidance and lots of help offered if I needed it. I'm sore and tired but nothing more than expected. This is a huge life changing procedure and it's only just started..... . Watch this space!

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[The New Kel 1,312]

Congratulations! You'll be feeling great in no time! Welcome to the boards, they are wealth of info.

Wishing you all the sucess on your journey!

[sk101 67]

Many thanks.

Martin

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[blizair09 3,250]

Every day gets better, and getting up and around (and back out into life and the world) helps facilitate that improvement tremendously.

Good luck as you continue your journey!

[vers2017 9]

Did u have to be off work for a certain amount of time

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[sk101 67]

Hi again

Yes the recommended time off work is around 2 weeks. The parting words from the medical team were to take two weeks but more if you need it.

It's been 5 days now and I'm feeling good. sleeping right through as well. My Fluid intake is quite good and there are no signs of nausea when I drink my liquid meals. 9 days to go before puree foods.

The only thing I really dislike is having to crush all my other meds to a fine powder prior to taking them. They are then left in Water for 20 min and then the resulting disgusting mix has to be sipped over the next 30 min.... The taste is awful. Small price to pay though.

[sk101 67]

Started on puree foods today.

Quite a shock as the amount of time it took to eat a meal was quite interesting. 45 min for a semi liquid lunch and I had to reduce the amount consumed. May have to make things a little more liquid again.

It's not so much a learning curve at the moment, it's more like a vertical line :-)

[vers2017 9]

Awesome though I'm excited about my surgery I am worried about having to be off work so long. I'm a aide so the lif5ing of patients after surgery scares me.

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[sk101 67]

The puree stage continues and I had my first scrambled egg today. Just the one and it was very wet. Took ages to eat and I only managed about 3/4 of it but it was very yummy :-)

The one big thing I have noticed is that I crave more seasoning on whatever I'm consuming.

My food bill for the month has been amazing :-)