day 11 post-op

   PLease help!!!!!!!!                   I am struggling to get through this first 2 weeks. Please give any suggestions.                                                                                                                AGGIE

Congrats on being Post-op!   Now on to more pertinent matters.  What are you struggling with?  Is it getting your fluids in?  Are you having trouble with protein? Help us out by being a little more specific and I'm sure somebody will jump in with suggestions!  A lot of us have been there! We look forward in hearing from you!

Aggie, I don't know what specifically you are struggling with, but I do know I struggled too.  I struggled with pain, with nausea, with trying to get in all the water and protein, and with the "strange" bowel habits.  But, most of all, I struggled with fear and regret.  I was afraid of a complication and regretting my decision to have the surgery.  I thought maybe I had made the biggest mistake of my life.  But, at about 3 or 4 weeks, I began to feel better, and a lot of the fear went away.  So did the pounds which made me feel better about having the surgery.  By 6 weeks out, I was thrilled that I had done it and have not regretted it one moment since then.  I will PM you with my telephone number.  Call me if you want a shoulder to cry on. Marilyn

i am struggling with alot of head hunger and getting in my fluids and protein. Im afraid that when I dont get all in im screwing up. Please suggestions!!!!!!!                                                            aggie

Okay, now we know where to start.  Head hunger is something we have all gone thorugh.  I found that when I got my protein in, the head hunger was not as bad.  so, let's start there.  A few suggestions for protien would be using sugar free jello and mixing a a New Whey Protien Bullet.  This will help with fluids as well as protien. Here is the recipe for the protien jello: PROTEIN JELLO 1 c boiling water 1 pkg SF jello any flavor New Whey Liquid Protein (3 oz) Cold water (5 oz) Are you tracking what you eat/drink?  A couple of good suggestions are fitday, the daily plate, or spark people.  You can find links to all of these sites by cliking here (protien packet #1,   protein packet #2 ).  The information was put together by Melinda (Recovering Fatty).  I'm sure that there is a lot information that you will find handy.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can do! My blog is:  Bald Is Beautiful ! Keep us informed and good luck!

thank you very much scott. I will give it a try.                                                    aggie

Aggie,  I feel your pain.  Head hunger is awful.  It's the time when you're most likely to try to 'cheat'.  Your best bet is to stay away from home as much as possible.  If you're away from the temptation and reminders of food, maybe it'll pass more quickly.  Mine lasted until about the 4 week mark, then it just went away.  I hope yours does the same.  You may want to try Special K20 powder to add to your water.  It tastes like lemonade and is pretty enjoyable.  I was able to do Egg Beaters scrambled, as well.  Those are a decent source of protein.  My best advice is DON'T give in to the temptation to break the diet.  You've gone through too much to sabotage yourself.  Hang in there, sweetie.  We're all with you. Kathy

You know, I did not think about this, but I did not seem to struggle with the head hunger as much as some.  However, one of the things I did before and after surgery was to clean my closets, I packed clothes that I knew I would never need again, because for the first time, they would be too BIG!!  Therefore, I would suggest packing up all those winter clothes that you will never be wearing again and when you come to a lunch bunch, bring them for the clothing exchange.  It was funny, when I did this, I keep my drink close and it seemed to battle the head hunger, to say the least, I cleaned out all my clothes throughout the house.  Just be careful not to lift anything very heavy, one piece at a time will work!!  You will get through this!! Shelia