It Really Does Get Better

[Jamieson 40]

I had my surgery 6 weeks ago. I was lucky because I had no pain or nausea. The first 2 weeks the gerd was excruciating. It was worse when I would try and drink Water. It resolved after two weeks but then came Constipation. It was brutal and painful and made me feel unwell. Both these things I had not experienced before. I now have figured how to deal with it successfully. The Fluid stage went well but I hated the purée phase. I couldn't handle puréed meat. Meeting the Protein and fluid goals are another challenge. I'm still working on it, but it is getting easier. For a few weeks, I really didn't want to eat. Things just didn't taste right. I now have found things that taste good and I enjoy. I'm full with just eating a little and Saturday satisfied. This is not easy. Everyone faces their own challenges. I did this to be healthier. For those of you struggling, remember, it will get better.

[OzRoo 1,492]

Yes, it definitely does get better!

[paulita8323 29]

Thanks for sharing your sharing your journey! It really helps. I'm in the middle of my 2 wk liquid phase and it's hard but I know I won't be stuck here forever, so that's a consolation.

[jillyd 3]

Thanks for sharing. I am 5 weeks out and there are days I struggle with what to eat, but it's getting better.

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