15 Day post op!

Hey everyone, im 15 days post op and down 24 pds. I'm still in alot of discomfort on my left side. Is anyone else experiencing a burning sensation around the incision area. Not the incision itself. It's really weird. I have not been able to exercise much because of the pain but I'm coming along I think. I have not vomited or anything yet knock on wood. Today I was daring and tried corned beef from the can, not hash just plain corn beef. Its a nice compliment mixed with your eggs and cheese and come shredded up very finley. I also mix chopped broccoli, fat free cheese and egg beaters in a dish pop it in the microwave and it almost tastes like a quiche. Yummy. SO we are all weight loss buddies for Novemeber. We can be of greast support to eachother. If anyone ever want to talk just give me a hollar. Oh and I agree the drain really hurt coming out! Hope I never feel that again. Take care!! Kristie Marie~

Hi there, I had my surgery on the 8th. I still have an open area that is draining on my incision. I have to pack the wound twice a day to keep it open.. I just saw the doc yesterday and he said it is going to take another two weeks of packing before it heals...lucky me! And yes, that damn JP drain hurt like hell when the nurse took it out, (in front of nursing students and my roommate, who had to leave the room because of my yelling). I am at the stage of eating scrambled eggs, instant mashed potatoes, yogurt, etc. plus all of the protein shakes..I am getting so sick of them, but I know they are important! No for me either, thank goodness, (knock on wood). I haven't been daring yet with food. I don't want to mess ANYTHING up at this point! I wouldn't want to start over again from scratch...NO WAY! Take Care, Mark

Wow... cant believe you have progressed that far in your diet already! I had surgery on the 17th and my doc just advanced me to full liquids.... milk and such.... oh well, i'll get there soon enough B