I am home from the hospital

Thanks Barbara.  I  can't imagine clear liquids for that long.  I had a protein shake this morning and I feel better but a little yuck.  It's hard to explain.  I got some tomato soup yesterday so I may try something like that.  I also have some unflavored unjury samples I may try in the soup.  It's just wierd not knowing "how" to eat.

Kelly

Hi Kelly,

I know it's a little rough right now, but the good news ... and I wish someone had told me this ... is that it gets better, much better with time. To be honest, I would have to say other than the fact that I eat smaller portions than most folks, I really eat like anyone else. I had a couple of meltdowns early on thinking OMG what have I done. I can't believe I'll have to eat like this the rest of my life... The good news is that you won't. It does take time, trial and error, and patience, but you will the hang of it. The best thing is that you and yours will most likely be healthier than you have ever been within less than a year of your surgery.

Keep putting one foot in front of the other. 

 

Thanks!  I know it will get better.  I am counting the weeks to when I can eat "real" food again. My husband does too.  I sit at the table with him and the kids but he misses me being able to eat.  He will get over it =)

Kelly

Hey Kelly

Congratulations!  Keep moving!  That helped me heal better than anything :)

You talkative anatomy will continue to talk...LOL  I was with a friend of mine who's three years out and her tummy still talks after she eats or drinks. 

Congrats again and welcome to the losing team!

Michelle

Thanks so much.  I can tell it's very fickle.  I used to be able to eat and drink anything but now... I have no control over it =)  It likes what it likes...

Kelly

So glad to hear you are home! Sending love and prayers your way for a quick recovery!
Angela
 

Thank you so much!

Glad you are home and your surgery went well. Good luck with continued success in your recovery. Please keep us up to date. I am hoping to have RNY in Sept so I want to know everyone's experiences. Thanks. Jackie

Thanks and good luck to you!

It wasn't as bad as I thought.  I was able to get up and move pretty quickly.  But I am all about pain management and used the moriphine button often.  Oddly enough I saw people write how it was so hard to get the liquids in and I thought they were nuts. And for the first few days the liquids went down so easy.. but it is getting harder and I am having to make a true effort to keep it up. 

The oral pain med tastes bad.. but after the first few doses you learn to sip little bigger sips and it goes down easier... and it well worth it.  I now only take it at night. 

Good luck getting your Sept date..

Kelly

Kelly I am so excited for you.
I remember those pouch sounds well.
In fact Bubbles still likes to remind me she is still around.
                                                  Annie