I'AM HOME!!

Well everyone, I made it. I am on the other side. I had my surgery on Monday, Dec 6 and came home last night. Everyone went pretty smoothly. I was petrified but the nurses and doctors were wonderful! They were very reassuring and attentive. After leaving the OR I began feeling a lot of pressure in my chest and abdomin. My doctor told me it was normal and it would go away. I asked him how soon, he said "by tomorrow" it should be better, I thought WHAT I cant wait till tomorrow. He didnt know I hadnt received my first round of morphine yet. Anyhow after I got morphine I was much better. I still had gas pains but nothing like in the begging. Thats basically been my biggest discomfort. Also when my food/liquids go down I can feel them passing and its a little uncomfortable. But I am glad to be home and starting my new life. My doctor said it was OK to advance to stage III diet so I can begin eating cottage cheese, yogurt, cream soups. I've been trying to get in my protein...I still have 8 oz to go on my 12 oz cup...not much progress . But I dont know how to get my protein AND water in at the same time. Its taking me so long to drink my shake that I am falling behind on my water since I can drink more water then the shake. Anyhow, thank you to everyone for their support and well wishes. BRENDA

Congratulations are in order. Take it easy and rest and remember to sip and sip and sip. It is almost impossible to get all your proteins in at this time, but as long as you are getting it in that is what matters. Alternate drinking your protein shake with water every 1/2 to 45 min. You will do fine, just follow your doc's orders. Fran

Glad to see you made it on the other side "losing side" Just take it easy and like they say, sip tha****er. My day is tomorrow 12/9 and I'm so excited but my surgery is not until 11am so it's going to be a long morning. Donna

Donna you will be in my prayers. I wish you a speedy recovery. Please update us as soon as you are feeling well enough. Fran I am really trying to get my protein in especially since I dont want to lose my hair but its so hard. I started drinking Myoplex Lite and it was horrible it was super thick so now Ive switched to Isopure which isnt so bad and has more protein. I am going to follow your suggestion and alternate between water and protein. Should I worry about stretching my pouch from too many liquids? Thanks again, BRENDA

thanks, I'm home. Tired but home.