Today is Day 5 post-op for me.  Doing great so far.  Was kept on 30 cc of lemonade or broth every hour while in the hosp. but was sent home being told I could do full liquids.  Protein shakes and water or SF liquids could be sipped all day to get in my fluids.  Focussing on protein and don't have much room for anything else.  Yesterday I barely fit in one 11 oz protein shake and half bottle of water.  Today I got in two shakes (I got up earlier and started in earlier) and I think a half bottle of water.  I stop when I feel full and wait until I don't have the full is a tic feeling.  But one or two sips and I am full again.  Sutures are tender but not too bad.

I have surgery on the 28th, I am sure it is normal to be scared (I know I am!) it is not only a surgical procedure, but alife changing event! I am having my surgery in Riverhead... where are you?

Why do you still have your gtube?  I never even had one...or if I did it came out before I came out of the OR. 

Im not in NYC but I had the surgery this past Monday. I am doing well. Lost 15lbs since Monday. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and easy surgery, Melissa

Im so glad you are doing ok after your surgery! I am having the BPD/DS Monday, so excited!  I will be extremely sore but only for  a short time.  Thanks for responding to me! Keep me informed as to how you are doing...
Connie