February Surgery ?

[GinaFigz 31]

2 minutes ago, Itsanewday2005 said:

I had mine on 2/17/2020

Congrats! I had mine the day after. How are you feeling?

[Itsanewday2005 7]

On 02/23/2020 at 13:10, GinaFigz said:

Congrats! I had mine the day after. How are you feeling?

I’m feeling good! Each day gets better and better for which I am very thankful! Can’t wait to advance my diet! How about you?

[Puffy-no-more 141]

Thanks @GinaFigz

[DB in AZ 46]

Day four post op for me. Little pain, no nausea or vomiting. But a big challenge to get all the Protein and Water down. It's taking me two hours just to drink a Protein Shake and then you are supposed to wait a half hour to drink water. There aren't enough hours in the day. I almost passed out in the shower this morning due to low blood pressure. Need call my PCP tomorrow to adjust my meds. But other than these minor bumps I am feeling positive. It's a process and things will get better.

[GinaFigz 31]

34 minutes ago, Itsanewday2005 said:

I’m feeling good! Each day gets better and better for which I am very thankful! Can’t wait to advance my diet! How about you?

That's great, it does get better each day. It's interesting to see what works and doesn't, right? What is your plan for pureed foods?

[Itsanewday2005 7]

On 02/23/2020 at 14:16, GinaFigz said:

That's great, it does get better each day. It's interesting to see what works and doesn't, right? What is your plan for pureed foods?

I’m planning on making some chicken, tuna and egg salads. I also plan in doing salmon patties, mashed potatoes and I want to try out the ricotta bake recipe I’ve seen a lot of. I’m ready to give myself some variety! And you?

[lisafrommassachusetts 319]

I had mine on 2/17/2020

Congratulations! I'm one week ahead of you. How are you doing overall!

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[Itsanewday2005 7]

On 02/23/2020 at 16:11, lisafrommassachusetts said:

Congratulations! I'm one week ahead of you. How are you doing overall!

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I’m doing great overall! How about you?

[GinaFigz 31]

2 hours ago, Itsanewday2005 said:

I’m planning on making some chicken, tuna and egg salads. I also plan in doing salmon patties, mashed potatoes and I want to try out the ricotta bake recipe I’ve seen a lot of. I’m ready to give myself some variety! And you?

Those are some good ideas. I am still trying to figure it out and am asking around. We just picked up a hand blender so I just need to figure out what I will use it with lol. I see some pureed foods that turn me off so I'm trying to find what I will like and be satisfied with.

[Onewithwings 3]

Tomorrow is the day! Under the knife at 1pm

[PSquared_vsg 68]

1 hour ago, Onewithwings said:

Tomorrow is the day! Under the knife at 1pm

Good luck!

[Lesmud 21]

Prayers are with you for a quick recovery. I am right behind you on Friday.

[lisafrommassachusetts 319]

6 hours ago, DB in AZ said:

Day four post op for me. Little pain, no nausea or vomiting. But a big challenge to get all the Protein and Water down. It's taking me two hours just to drink a Protein Shake and then you are supposed to wait a half hour to drink Water. There aren't enough hours in the day. I almost passed out in the shower this morning due to low blood pressure. Need call my PCP tomorrow to adjust my meds. But other than these minor bumps I am feeling positive. It's a process and things will get better.

Honestly those first few days I felt like all I was doing was concentrating on trying to get hydrated and get some Protein in! It has gotten better. I am 2 weeks out tomorrow, and after 10 days my doctor's office allow a very limited amount of "smooth" foods; egg whites, ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, really ripe banana, apple sauce, cream of wheat, fat free refried Beans. Today I actually went over 600 calories! It included a Protein Shake made with Fairlife milk which was 210 calories, but is also over 30g of protein in 8 oz! And I drank it in about a 1/2 hour! Hang in there DB. It gets a bit better every day.

[lisafrommassachusetts 319]

3 hours ago, Onewithwings said:

Tomorrow is the day! Under the knife at 1pm

Best of luck! Can't wait to hear how you are doing after!

[lisafrommassachusetts 319]

4 hours ago, Itsanewday2005 said:

I’m doing great overall! How about you?

Really pretty darn good! I can't believe I feel this good only 2 weeks out from the surgery. I get to eat a very limited number of "smooth" foods since the 20th, so that has been a break for me. Still struggling a bit with the Clear Liquids, but every day is better.