5 days post-op, still alive

Just wanted to check in. I am now 5 days post-op and feeling a lot better. I am actually at work today. The first 3 days were pure hell. I cried, slept, walked, cried. The gas pain was hard to handle. The last few days I have been very weak and I realized I was barely getting any calories in. I bought some Isopure Protein drinks that have 40g of protein.... so I am hopeful that they will help out a little. I have 2 days of clear liquids left...and THANK GOD. Then 3 days of full liquids, and then finally mushies/soft food!!!! I can't wait for something with substance. I have finally lost my 10lbs that I gained during surgery and have actually dropped 3 more pounds on top of that. I had enough energy Wed to come out to MG coffee and it was only Darla (and her son) and I. But, either way, I had a blast!!! Thanks Darla!!!

I hope you all had a good weekend!!

You're working 5 days out? WOW! You're my hero!  Don't push yourself. You just rearranged your insides - give yourself some time to heal. Gentle hugs, Farrah

Well... not TOO big of a hero... since none of my insides were rearranged. But I guess I did have a foreign substance put into me.... so I still need to heal just like everyone else. I am glad that I am doing ok at work...because I really can't miss it. I called in sick yesterday, and THANK GOD.

Elena, Glad your feeling better. Wow, your at work already...........WhooHoo on the 10 pounds and 3 more pounds!!!!! Kelly

Oh right, you're a bander - but still! Good luck!

Welcome to the losing side!!  Holy cats!  Your at work already!  Congrats on the loss so far Hugs

Glad to hear you are feeling better.  Not much longer and you will be able to get some "real" food.  I remember how much I looked forward to real food, any food! Take it easy, you are still healing... Debi

Hey there, my young friend - it was SO NICE to have you to myself for a couple hours to chat and get to know you better!  After the last few GINORMOUS MG coffees, it was a shocker to walk in at 9:15 and see NOBODY THERE!!!  I was like, WTF???  I almost cried  .  And then, Elena came in -  WOO HOO!!!   You're quite the trooper, missy... just be sure you take it easy, okay?  innards re-arranged or not, you HAVE had surgery.  Don't push yourself TOO hard!

Congrats GF!!!  But take it easy -- you still had major surgery and it will take a while. XXOO

Glad to hear you are doing well...can't wait to see you again.