Where's all my 1/4/2010 girls at?

Hey just checking in with everyone that had surgery on January 4th. Want to see how you are doing? Surgery went well for me. I got home yesterday. Started pureed food this morning. Tried some scrambled egg whites. I think I ate them to fast. i got a horrible pain in my chest. I walked around for a while and it was gone, but now I am afraid to eat eggs. I made some chicken salad and that seems to be working OK.

How are you all eating/drinking/and getting those vitamins in?

 

 

I AM HERE!
I was discharged yesterday evening and I am having gas pains and still need to poot. Sipping and walking. Still on full liquids until my post op appy on the 18th of Jan. I was so afraid of the surgery part that I didn't focus on how I would feel afterwards and for all of those who says this is the easy way OUT, they need to feel what I feel for 5 minutes! Can't wait to hear from the others. Let's keep in touch!

I'm new here but had my surgery on the 4th as well. Came home on Wed. Had a few really bad days. Starting to feel better. Have gone to the bathroom but still have plenty of gas.Get weak when I get up still. Still taking mostly liquids, and not many of those at the moment. getting more in each day though.Had 4 bites of eggs with cheese last night. they went down alright and stayed down.So yeah one food I know I can eat.Still can't sleep in my bed but crossing my fingers either tonight or tomorrow I can.

My surgery went great, and have had no pain/sickness, etc., but I had a rough day (day 4) with emotion - all over the place - feeling weepy, feelings hurt, missing food, etc.  I think the worst is just missing the chewing!  I'm still on liquids for another week, so I am completely ENVIOUS of you girls and your pureed foods!  Thank goodness for SF popsicles!  I can get a little "crunch"!  

I AM HERE WITH U! I had an emotional break down today just frustrated that I can't drive, I can't eat I am just here full of gas! Thank God no crazy pains. I am so getting me some popsicles tomorrow!! I know it is the chewing that I miss as well, I took a bite of my Moms chicken(when she wasn't looking) and chewed and swished it around my mouth and spit it out, and I mean I spit it ALL out I didnt wanna take any chance with a lil piece be swallowed. It felt good.. so sad am I...lol

Sugar Free popsicles have SAVED me!  haha  Tomorrow I'm getting my port out, and will weigh in there for the first time.  Anybody weigh themselves yet?  I decided to wait until the doctor, and then I'll weigh myself at home to see how they compare.  I'm crossing my fingers there's a good number.  I FEEL like I've lost, but I'm afraid to hope.  You know, in case I'm the ONLY ONE who ever had this surgery who doesn't lose!  

Hey, I am here.  Had my RNY on the 4th.  Didn't really have any problems with the surgery.  I am on the pureed stage right now and looking ahead to see what I can have at the soft stage.  I don't think I'll be able to start that stage until my 2 week doctor's visit scheduled for next Wednesday.

I am still trying very hard to get in all my water and protein.  The dietician says we should try to be eating between 700 -900 calories at the two week mark.  I will have to try a little harder if I'm going to reach that.

What I find strange is that sometimes I am starving and sometimes I don't care if I ever eat again.  I've got to figure out what causes those cycles.

Anyway, I am so happy my surgery is done and I can get on with the process of living!

How about you?

Sandi

Congrats on doing so well! I had my DS on the 5th and am doing ok except for getting in my protein. I would love to know how you made your chicken salad. Someone suggested tuna salad to me too.
Keep up the great work!