A couple of issues.........

First of all I want to let everyone know that I cannot go to the support group meeting on Wed. as I planned to. Hubby has to work at 11pm that night and I have a 10am with Dr. Clough and an 11am with Dayna, that will put us home at about 3pm so that hubby can sleep and go to work at 11pm. I so very wish that I could go, but hub took alot of days off for my surgery and if he absolutely doesn't have to take the time off then I hate to see him do so............ Another thing is...... When I do go to Bangor Wed, WHERE DO I EAT, AND WHAT DO I EAT? Any suggestions would be great........ One more thing I would like to ask is..... why can I eat so much yogurt? Everything else is just very little bits, but I can eat half a yogurt. It feels good on my dry throat. It says 2oz is what I should eat, and a container is 6 oz.I bet I am eating sometimes 4 oz. But yogurt is the only thing that I can eat so much of. I can't get a whole egg in (should I be able to?) Any suggestions would be great!!!!! Kell

Hi Kelley, Good to hear your'e doing well! Do you have staples? I know that Dr. Clough does the glue thing on occasion as well. Can't wait for my staples to come out. My appt. is the 22nd. I thought about the same thing as far as eating goes when traveling. I plan on packing my food. We have a little insulated travel thing that I can use. I thought that even if we stop for my husband to eat...I'll still eat my stuff in the resturant, car or wherever. Didn't they serve us more than 1/3c. of food in the hospital? I'd get yogurt, and a "ball" of tuna...seemed more. I never ate it all, but I've been wondering. You sound ok with the yogurt, no side effects. I wouldn't worry. Dayna I'm sure will help you out with all that! Have a wonderful day! Lauren

The first 2 trips to Bangor after my surgery I took a slice of lean deli ham and a piece of cheese. Hub stopped at McDonalds, the smell made me feel icky but it was just temporary thankfully. After that we stopped at Wendys. Now when we want to really "go out" to dinner and we are there, we go to Ruby Tuesdays at the mall. They have a low carb menu. It is pretty darn good. When we go out to eat around home I will pick at everyones plate and order a salad for myself. Saves money. Good luck, can't wait to hear how your check up goes. Hugssssss Theresa

I went braless for weeks if not months. I did put one on in the truck before my 2 week appointment and it came right back off after we got back to the truck. I wore VERY baggy shirts in the summer and wasn't that big to begin with. Now I am droopy. BTW, I went to my PCP on Friday, she says she will make sure there is enough documentation of my rashes to hopefully get me a TT. Yeah!!!!! Might even have enough for a boobage job. That would be SUPER!!!! She told me to discuss the pain I get uner my left boob with Dr Clough, she is worried about something, not sure what she called it, do not think it was a hernia, but whatever. I told her he will blow it off and I am sure he will. He is a great surgeon, still glad I had him but he tends to push aside a lot of things. Oh well........ Talk to ya later. Hugsssss Theresa (aka brat)

Theresa, I know what you mean about him dismissing things. But he thinks most things reslove themselves. I had some pretty bad back pain that lasted FOREVER but he thought it wasn't a big deal. I have noticed since surgery that if I bend just right/wrong I get a sharp pinching feeling between my chest and hip. It almost feels like a staple or something pokey jabs me. Not nice. I will mention it when I see but expect the same response. I just hope it isn't serious...like something left behind...I have read stories about needles and things being left inside people. But who knows... Casey

Well, that was comforting to hear....back pain, it does happen. I keep saying I'd feel a little better if myback didn't ache so much. Casey, what was your pain like? I have this one spot, right shoulder blade area. Of course I'm thinking wild things now like gall bladder, I'm freaking myself out.....It's extremely bothersome, and I want it to go away!!!!!!!

Aww I was really looking forward to seeing you! Well lets see you're still in the first two weeks stage but Dayna will at fruits and veggies when you see her so my advice would be to stop at a grocery store and get a 2 oz slice of deli meat and a small piece of fruit you have been dying for. Yogurt is so soft that it will go through you a little faster than some other protein foods that are more dense. Try having cottage cheese instead. Or some low fat mozzarella. Staying under 1/3 cup. When you see Dayna she will show you what to do with adding fruits and veggies but still keeping the protein where you need it. Don't try to cram an egg in there though. Stop when you are feeling full. It takes a little while but you will learn how to eat again. Just take it slow when you eat, chew and all that good stuff. Goodluck! ;) Casey

Kelli-The reason why you can eat so much yogurt is because it is soft. I had the same experience when I was a new post op. I still, almost 8 months out, can't eat an entire egg. I would consider bringing either a little bit of chicken salad, cottage cheese or some string cheese-Hey you won't need a cooler! Try and relax about the eating. I know you want to eat and you really miss "chowing down" but that's why you had surgery. Little bits is what you really should be eating, take advantage of your small pouch. I really missed food during my first couple weeks home. I was tired, sore and wanted food and drink. It really does get better. Try and drink as much as possible-that helps you to gain strength. Good luck! Lynda ME/FL

It's not that I miss chowing down, and that is the problem. I have a neuro-muscular disease and when i don't eat, I am weak, and my walking is very poor. So in order to keep up my strength I know I have to eat something. When I left the hospital, Dr. Clough told me to pay close attention to my disease. I had a rough first couple days after surgery due to it. My maine question about food was for my trip to Bangor on Wed. I am 3 hours away and I know I cannot go all day with nothing. No offense Lynda, I love you dearly but I gotta admit I am a little offended that you tell me why I had surgery. I know why I had surgery hun. I am not trying to sabotage it in any way, that is why I came here for support.... ((((hugs))))) Kell