1st Post-op visit and other random thoughts

Wow,
It sounds like you have had quite a time. It WILL get better!!! I did not have a sore tongue. Did you ask your Dr. about it? You said you had surgery a year after me, when did you have your surgery, just in January right? I had mine last July.
As for being weak, that kind of goes with the territory, but if you are getting your protein and water in than you hopefully are hydrated. Did your DR. tell you to go off art. meds?
Must be a great guy to take care of his Mother so well! : )
Keep smiling and fighting because you will be so much better once you get over this hurdle. If you ever want to chat via email my email address is [email protected]
Shelly

Hi Shelly!

Welcome to the Iowa board...where did you say you live now?? Its great to have the support from someone more "seasoned" on our journey.  Thanks for sharing and I hope that you will continue to share with us.  I am 8 days post-op today and doing great!! I started my Full liquid diet today, which from my dr consists of adding pureed and strained cream soups and double milk pudding and double milks for snacks.  Im really nervous about this whole eating thing, even if it is liquidy things. This morning I had my 3 oz of pudding but was only able to eat about 1/2 of it or less, it took me forever too...Im taking a big break in between bites.  Im not really hungry, but Im not sure what the Full feeling will be like either...that scares me.  With my soup, i have my 3 oz. but Im still trying to eat it too.  Any support or stories or advice you would like to share would be much appreciated!! 

Bonnie~ I hope you are starting to feel better by now!! Keep us updated on how you are doing/feeling. :)  Let us know if you need anything!

~Jenn

I am really feeling pretty good now,, my incesions  have never given me any problem,, today the doctor gave me a  pill for vaginal yeast infection (sure hope it knows I have it in my mouth)  plus she refilled my nystatin liquid,, and said to call back if it doesnt get better soon,, today is her day off but they said they would call her and ask her,, .
I had my surgery on Jan 19, 09 so am close to your anniversary , Shelly
I walked a lap at the hospital today, I am still some out of breath,, I was not going to weigh but I did and I lost 8# since monday for a total of39# since Jan 5th when I started the 2 week clear liquid,,
Bonnie