Day 7 post-op

I'm doing good.  My pouch doesn't like yogurt, cottage cheese, or runny oatmeal, though.  The only protien drink I like is Isopure.  Mashed tatters, refried beans, and cheese are all awesome though.  Tomorrow I'm going to do cheese and crackers and peanut butter and crackers.   I got 36oz of liquids in yesterday.  That was good for me.  My goal is to just get a little more every day until I'm at or exceeding goal.   I had a bit of a "down" day this morning.  I was pretty emotional and weepy until nap.  During my nap I had some flowers delivered though.  That'll cheer anyone! I've got a pain in my upper left side of my abdomin.  It took me a couple of days to figure out what it is so I can correct it.  I have to reach over my head to get my shampoo and such in the shower and I've been reaching too far.  I moved my shampoos and hopefully it'll heal.  I see Dr W on Monday though, so I will definitely be mentioning it. I'm sorry I haven't been on much.  My granny is here and my husband and my son.  I don't feel like fighting to get to the computer so I've just stuck to reading. Anyhow, I'll update more as I can. 

Sounds like you are doing great!

WOW awesome!  Just dont over do it and remember to get your water and protein in..belive me the more protein you get in the more enregy you will have. Take care

Wow!  I can't have oatmeal or cottage cheese until after 2 weeks.   Nana

Sounds like you are doing great but wow cheese, peanut butter and crackers at 7 days post-op you are doing good.

Dr. W gives a day by day schedule of what we're allowed through day 6.  Then you stick with those foods until your follow-up.   Day of discharge is jus****er, crystal lite, v-8splash, sugar free popsicles Day 3 is broth and nibbles of saltines, jell-o, boullon, strained soups (no creamy soups) Day 4 is dilluted oatmeal or cream of wheat, low fat yogurt, and starting your protien drinks Day 5 is mashed potatoes, cheese and crackers, peanut butter and crackers, may add salt/pepper/butter/shred cheese Day 6 is cottage cheese, canned peaches or pears in lite syrup or splenda, refried beans (can, taco mayo, or taco bell, or homemade) add cheese. Since I go back today, I'm interested in seeing what happens.  I've tried everything except the canned fruit.  I've just had enough sweet for a while.

You are doing great!  I was going to say get yourelf a shower chair, but that won't change your head in relation to the rest of your body/arms.....duh.......

But I'm telling you guys-the shower chair and a hand held shower-oh yeah.....