4 days out of surgery

[insul817 49]

Hi everyone, I couldn’t be more pleased with the way surgery went! Surgeon said everything went by the book. I stayed a day longer than I thought I’d have to, but it worked out ok. The pain from surgery was the gas they pump you full of settled in my upper back. I’m not going to lie, it was pretty miserable! However, it only lasted about a day and a half. I’m not having any trouble getting enough fluids. I’ll be on Clear Liquids till next Saturday. I haven’t been taking anything for pain because I don’t have any. Obviously the incisions are slightly tender. One is right under my bra, ouch! So far so good! I am hungrier than I thought I’d be, but, I’m just glad I’m not nauseous! Looking forward to puréed food!

[SuzyQutie 63]

I was graduated to pureed today! 2 weeks post op

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[Road2Newme3 116]

I was graduated to pureed today! 2 weeks post op

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I move on to them tomorrow! Although I'm only 1 week post op. My doctors menu is a little different. I'll be on 'soft protein' for 5 weeks starting tomorrow. So starting with yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, Beans and then moving on to tuna and chicken breast.
How have you been doing with getting all your liquids in?? My doctor wants us to focus mainly on Fluid so I've been slacking on Protein a little. I still haven't reached my full 64 ounces. It's definitely a chore!

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[Biddy zz 🏳️🌈 1,003]

Hi there

I am 5 days post op. I notice I can’t sort of read any “feedback loop” from my tummy on how much or fast to drink.

My doctor’s instructions are very vague. Can you tell me, how long should you be taking to drink a glass of Fluid?

[Road2Newme3 116]

Hi there
I am 5 days post op. I notice I can’t sort of read any “feedback loop” from my tummy on how much or fast to drink.
My doctor’s instructions are very vague. Can you tell me, how long should you be taking to drink a glass of Fluid?

Hey! Congrats on a successful surgery!
So I was told it should take 10 minutes to drink an ounce. So depending on your glass size then calculate from there. I was given these mini cups that look like a medicine cup. But you can buy 2 ounce red cups from Walmart and then just take 20 minutes to finish one of those instead. I can't tell if I'm full with liquids unless it's a thick Protein Shake, but I can definitely tell if I drink to fast or too much at once. It feels like a knot going down into your chest.

Hope this helps!

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[Biddy zz 🏳️🌈 1,003]

Thanks. This is a great help. I drank my first Protein Shake yesterday - 8oz probably over 15 mins. I had no trouble, but was sort of expecting to feel resistance like with the gastric band I had - nothing. But this morning I had a bit of a sharp tummy ache. The first pain I have had with this! Settling now.

Slow right down - heck, that will probably be my big challenge!

Thanks. Glad to hear your surgery went so well too. Aren’t we brave!

[SampTheChamp 234]

Yes indeed. I had my surgery yesterday and I must say that I'm doing damn good. Minimal gas pain, no nausea, but tender on the incision sights. Congrats to us All for making such a courageous decision to better or lives. It only gets better in my mind.

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[insul817 49]

Hi All, I’ve been absent for awhile, had trouble with the app. Had to reinstall. Anyway, had my 3week post-op check up last Thursday. I’m down 20-lbs. since surgery, down 35 total. I feel really good. Not hungry at all. I do miss eating though. I’m on the purée stage, but, I’m struggling with the texture. So, I’m reverted back to Protein Drinks and lots of liquids. My dietician didn’t seem to care, as long as I’m able to get in my 60 grams of Protein and at least 64 oz. of Fluid. Fluid consumption is not an issue for me, but the protein drinks(only 2a day) have lost their appeal. I added a soft scramble egg with shredded cheese and that has been great. I tried Decaf coffee, but can’t stand the taste. I usually drink 28 oz. of hot Water ever morning, I can’t wait to drink coffee again!!! I’m so happy I feel good, no pain, no nausea, no hunger! I don’t go back for check up again till March. How are all you December posties doing?