Calling all August 30th post ops

How are you feeling? Are you getting in your protein, water, and vitamins? I am feeling so much better already. I am a little sore and I am going longer and longer with out pain meds. --Marianne

Hey Marianne...Aug 30th here too...I'm doing OKAY...wouldn't say GREAT, or any other positive word to describe my feelings/pain, but it is definitely okay and getting better. The liquid diet is killing me, but I'm able to force down as much water, chicken broth, diet jello and protein as I can. I get full too quick, feel constipated, and just the soreness at the wounds suuuuck! It is bearable, I know I'm being a baby about it, but I'm definitely wanting the liquid phase of this diet to be over soon! Seeing commercials of fast food places, food, etc. has been tough. Not because I'm hungry or starving, but more for missing the "chewing", the flavor, and just because I can't have it tee hee. Overall, I need to do better on my proteins and water, I'm doing about 50% of what i should be doing, which may be why I'm nauseous and dizzy here and there. Hanging on, normag.

Hi Marianne, I am doing pretty good. I am sore and I did fall down a flight of stairs today but no damage done. I am drinking alot and walking. I have also had a few bowel movements(real runny and nasty), but overall, I am doing great. I haven't taken any pain meds since thurs but i am having a hard time sleeping.

Hi Marianne I am a 30th date also. Have been feeling pretty good. Had gas a lot, but always able to pass it. Had my 1st BM Thursday, no constipation. Grateful for that. The pain in the upper left side is better today, still a little sore and a little pull when getting up. Don't feel like running a marathron, but don't feel bad either. Sticking to prescribed diet, except went a little oveer board with soup last night. Drank a cup instead of 1/2 cup. Felt miserable. I will be measuring from now on. Pouch was too full and I don't want to experience that again. I can also tell the pounds are dropping off. Can you other 30th?

I had my surgery on the 30th also. I have been drinking water, eating sugar free jello, sugar free popsicles, dannon carb contol splenda sweetened yogurt, and I had some strained cream of mushroom soup. It was the first thing I had that tasted like real food. It was wonderful. I haven"t got sick and feel great. I think the secret to my method is I eat out of those little med cups and I measure everything so I don't over fill my pouch. In a little while I am going to have the broth of chicken noodle soup.yum. Oh yeah when I have broth or strained soup I made it scalding hot. That way it takes longer to eat.

Hi Marianne & other 8/30's!! Had Lap RNY. Got home Wednesday. Doing great with fluids except sometimes broth is just too salty for me. Have had sf pops, sf jello, cottage cheese and refried beans. The cottage cheese and refried beans (not together) make it seem like I'm getting some substance so it's a nice change from the liquid if you do it in moderation! Will probably try scrambled eggs tomorrow and maybe potted meat. Every morning I put all my vitamins in a small cup and take them throughout the day along with my regular meds. Trying to get back into a regular schedule as far as sleeping all night but still take mini naps during the day. Also going longer and longer without pain med. Feeling less and less sore every day. Even shaved my leggs today. Glad you're doing well! Teresa

i'm whiney. cant take the pain meds==make me vomit. dont want to put anything in my mouth--makes me nausious. i know i'm not getting the liquid or protein in. i think when my dr says that i can move past the liquid state, i'll do better, bless you all, janie

Hi all I feel good most of the time I just cant get in the protien drinks they make me sick

I WAS ON THE 30TH ALSO. I FEEL GREAT DRINKING WATER AND GETTING LOTS OF PROTEIN.MY INCISIONS YOU CAN HARDLEY SEE THEM[LAP] ALREADY HAD MY STAPLES OUT.AND WALKING 2 SOMETIMES 3 MILES A DAY.I DID HAVE PAIN THE FIRST 2 DAYS HOME IN MY UPPER LEFT SIDE AND COUND NOT DO MUCH.I HAD A HORRIBLE HOSPITAL STAY. [NURSES NEVER ANSWER CALL BUTTON. THANK GOD MY HUSBAND SLEPT BY MY SIDE FOR THE TWO NIGHTS I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL. HE DID EVERYTHING FOR ME.WELL BEST OF LUCK TO YOU ALL

well im aug 31 but i think its ok to post im not feeling that good i have lots of gas... i am very sore.........still on the pain meds.......i have not even tried the protein yet.................and im sick of liquids.....but tomorrow i get food so happy............chrissy