Home from surgery and doing well!

Well all your well-wishes did the trick! The surgery went "picture perfect" (doctor's words, not mine) and I was able to leave the hospital on Wed. instead of Thurs. Water, jello and broth are staying down well although the water is hard to get in. I don't know if it's because the pouch is small or what, but it feels weird. I have 2 drains that are just disgusting and have to give myself a blood thinner shot every day and Im still pretty sore, so all this is not a walk in the park, but I think I am doing well and I know eventually I will heal and be better and be truly on the losing side with all of you. WOW, I can't believe I did this! HA! What courage it takes. I applaude you all for your committment and bravery. Thanks again for your support. It truly helped.

Dawn, I'm glad to hear that you are doing so well, for being just a few days out of the hospital. Believe me...once you get those drains out, you will feel tons better! But remember to get your rest too! Nancy

Morning Dawn Welcome home & more important welcome to the losing side Be sure to get plenty of rest. Sounds like you are doing A-OK Drains are icky aren't they? Keep us posted on your progress. Hugs Carolyn

Well a big congrats to you!!! I will be thinking of you during your recovery. It's different for everyone and I too have a problem still trying to get all my liquids in. I tried Crystal Light for the first few days but nothing is better than ice cold water!!! Take care of YOU!! Hugs, Jen

Welcome home and Congrats Sounds like you are doing wonderful! It is weird to find stuff you like to drink....but it is key!!! Above anything else the first month or so it is so important to get your fluids! I love water ice cold....the gal across the hall who had the same surgery day as me could only drink it room temp....just find what works for you!!! Walmart has great brands of sugar free juice...it is by the koolaid and comes in the tubes like crystal light....It is wylers and walmart brand....try those!!! Keep up the great work and keep us updated And I agree with everyone else...once the drains are out you should feel 100% better! Take Care Jesi

Dawn, So glad to hear that your surgery went smoothly! I wish you a speedy recovery and will soon be joining you on the losing side. LoriW

Congrats on making it thru with flying colors and joining us on the losing side. It will get a lot easier sooner than you will know. I didnt have tubes so I cant relate with that. It was hard for me to get my liquids in at first too but that too will come. Good luck in your journey. Patty