5 days after surgery, 3 days home

I just got released on Thanksgiving to go home. It feels good not to be in the hospital staring at four walls all day. Now that I am home, I find it hard to take my liquid vitamins, my gallstone medicine, and besides that I find it hard to take in liquids. I only take sips at a time, and I am afraid of making my pouch bigger, or hurting myself. I don't want to go back to the hospital. I also find it hard to walk. Walking puts pressure on my stomach, and it hurts. I know that I need to walk to not get blood clots. I haven't felt hungry, but I have been eating jello, and a few saltines, throughout the day. My fiance helps alot, reminding me to take sips of water, getting me up to walk, and giving me jello. Is it normal to only want sour things? I just don't want anything sweet right now. It would be nice to have someone to talk to that has gone through this. Can anyone help me?

hello i had my surgery the same day as u and was released on thankgiving.. im having a hard time sleeping.. im sick of jello so i was gonna try some pudding.. i need to drink water but i have been eating popicles. and milk.. this is all new to me so i really dont no what to say other then your not alone in this..

I was only allowed clear liquids,and some creamy soups. I had a protein shake in the morning, Chicken broth for lunch and cream of chicken for supper, 4 oz. of those. til 10 days out when I went back for my post op appt. I was allowed to start soft proteins like yogurt, cottage cheese and beans then if tolerated to progress to chicken and such. Won't be allowed to have crackers for a while yet. I know what you mean about the walking hurting your stomach but it will get better the more you do it. It will get better the longer out you get. Just hang in there.

It sounds like you ladies are doing your best and I am glad you posted your systoms so I can learn from you all what to expect.I will keep you all in prayer that everything gets better.