July 12-ers.....1 week out today....how u doin?

How are you feeling? What are you eating? Feeling great since that drain is out. Wish I could have more than 2 weeks off work. Still have a little soreness in my belly...but I sleep on my belly on a heating pad and it really helps! Still clears in between meals....yesterday I had scrambled egg whites with cheese, cottage cheese with SF Jam, and rotisserie chicken, then I tried some watermellon!!! Also had protein shake but I think it's fills me up too quick. I've decided not to eat anything after 7pm, just clear liquid.

I'm still on protein shakes. No food yet. I can't get comfortable when I sleep so I'm always tired. I feel ok otherwise. Not much pain except this one incision point kind of pulls. I hope that is better once the staples are out. I can't eat much food or I feel pressure in my chest like gas pain. I don't miss it except to taste. I need to walk more but I didn't want to get to far from the house. I think I'll be ok. Heidi

Hi all I am a July 3 and though i do not have pearls of wisdom, I will say it gets better after the staples are out. I have been on liquid protein since 1 day post op and just had real refried beans last night for the first time. (2oz was too much) Don't hurry food wait until the doc says it's ok. remamber protein is your friend. Walking is also very important. Even if it is in circles around the house. I wish all the luck in the world! Melvin

I am a stay at home mom now, but I definately know what you mean about only having 2 weeks off. But thank goodness overall you are doing so well for your dr to release you. Hopefully the soreness will go away soon! Keep us posted.