surgery scheduled for 4/4/05 by Dr. Toder...looking for some info

I'm scheduled to have surgery on the 4th of April. Dr. Toder is my surgeon and I was wondering if anyone could tell me some more info about her and her post-op menu. I know it's liquid/blended but I was just looking for some more detail. If anyone can help me I would greatly appriciate it. Thanks!!

Hi Charity, Congrats on your surgery date! Dr. Toder is great so you probably won't have any problems! Are you having it LAP? A few things about the diet...immediately after surgury you won't even be allowed water just these swabs to suck on so kind of prepare yourself...my mouth had a really nasty dry taste to it for several days. My lips got really chapped so some chap stick is also a really good ideal. Then get ready for Carnation instant sugar free breakfast, and soup and jello and soup and jello and soup and jello and CIBreakfast and protein drinks and soup and jello and popsicles and jello....very monotonous! By the time you are cleared for semi solids you will be salvating at the thought of a scrambled egg! A horrible stage but very necessary. The diet is exactly as laid out in the binder that she gives out. My only surprise was the no fluids in the hospital for the first day or two? It's been awhile so I can't even remember how long they keep you fluid free. It's all worth it though so hang in there! Drop us all a message when you get home from the hospital and keep us updated! Good Luck on the start of your journey! Best Wishes, Lynn

Hi Lynn, Thank you soooooo very much for the heads-up on the diet stuff. I'm getting very nervous but I know everything will be ok. It really sounds like a lot to go through but I honestly can't wait. I feel like a vacation or Christmas is around the corner and I keep counting down the days. Thanks again!!!!! Charity