Update

Hi everyone!! I hope all is well. I thought I would so some updating for a minute. As you all know (THANK YOU, MO) my surgery went great. I was in recovery for about 5 hrs. I ran a temp. the whole time I was in the hospital but obviously not high enough to worry anyone. My nurses were all so wonderful. I was on this mes that is as strong as Morphine..called Dollodid. I don't know if that is exactly how you spell it but it will do lol. They also gave me that in pill form to take home so I am alot. well in the recliner. Each day is getting a little easier. I am having some problems though, I am having BIG problems getting my protien shake in.I am lucky to get in 1 a day and even 1 24 oz water a day. I know it takes time though. I am worried though because I have diareiah after everything I swollow so I am worried about lack of nutrients I know to hear. On the bright side, although the scale says 0, my measurements tell me something else. My stomach is very bloated so I have gained an inch or not lost any in that area. HOWEVER, I have lost 2 inches of each arm and 2.5 off each thigh. I was shocked when I saw that. To confirm it I tried on a shirt that was tight around the arms and yep...they are loose now. Anyways, again, thank you all for your prayers!! God Bless Bethany AKA Da Offishal Riddler 5 Days into NewPouch and feeling great! A riddle a day will keep the Marchers pounds AWAY!

Great News Bethany. Really happy for you that all went well and you are doing well. I'll be praying for your continued recovery. mgm 10 dtg

Oh my gosh, that is incredible about the inches...so fast! wonderful to hear, and I hope you start adjusting to the liquids and your you-know-what stops.

Bethany, You've GOT to get in the water, especially if you have diahrreah. (I seem to have the oposite problem). Try milk substitute--maybe the lactose is causing the runs. Joy

Wow Bethany, That is soooooooo GREAT !!!! Keep working on the protein and water. I got my post op instructions when I went for my pre op on Thursday. I keep reading them over and over so I have them in my head, and it's almost overwhelming. I think I am going to make mr mo memorize them so that I don't have to think about it . lol. Talk to you soon. Hugs, Mo doin' the 16.5 days and a wake up happy Mo dance

Glad to hear things are going well, and you have already started to notice a loss! just sip sip sip from what I hear.. but heck... what do I know.. I am still a pre op!! hahaha Take care, and heal quick!!

I have no words or wisdom. Just glad to see you posting.

Glad to hear that all went well. May the rest of your journey be smooth.

Wow - that's a lot of inches lost already! Good for you Bethany! Hopefully you can get back on track and not have the big D to deal with much longer. Can you take Immodium or something like that at all? When you start eating again, you could try the BRAT diet to a degree. Bananas, rice apples (applesauce?) and toast. Maybe that would help stop you up. Cheese always does it for me! LOL! Dina