Where is everybody?

Well, I just dropped by the board and noticed that nobody posted today! Soooooooooooooo, hi everyone. Hope you had a great weekend.

Hiya Erin! Well, I myself, had taken on a "lurker" personality today...not in a good mood so didn't feel like posting nor replying... sorry, I know it's noone's fault...just a bit cranky today from the liquid only diet, I guess... WHEN CAN I EAT SOMETHING OF CONSISTENCY AGAIN?!!! I'm going for my first post-op visit on Tuesday and hopefully my surgeon will add puree foods and other soft solids to my diet...don't know how much longer I can take this... Any how, I hope you had a fantastic weekend between your party and the bridal shower...how did they go? Have a wonderful week! Dolly

Hi Dolly, I know how you are feeling. I was pretty grumpy when I was on liquids for 6 days (around the 4th of July). I got as far as mushy food for about 3 weeks, then could add some solids. It's when I started the solids that I found out I had a stricture. I have now been on liquids for almost two weeks, and possibly will have to be on them another 4 weeks, while I have the dilations done. My second dilation will be 8/19, and if they have to dilate me again it will be two weeks after that, and in the meantime it's full liquids. I'm getting pretty used to it now. Just remember this stage is only temporary and is very necessary for your body to heal from the trauma of this surgery. You will do just fine! Good luck and God bless, Debra

Erin, Hello hun.. ~Hugs~ Wow the weekend is over already... Hubby and I were so busy with setting up after the move last weekend but all is getting back to normal now.. I am hoping you had a great weekend yourself? The board has been sooooo slow lately, I guess everyone is taking their vacations and all..... Have a great day and take care Debra P