I'm Alive! Surgery went well!

I am thankfully still off work and can still doze off here and there if needed. I am thankful I haven't had to really take pain meds (other than the first couple of days). I go back to work at the end of the month

Congratulations on a successful surgery. It will be an exciting and ever changing journey and you are on your way!

Thank you! Still on the mend, but working hard to getting my protein goals in!

I had a timer and sipped one ounce every 15 minute. The first time I slept all night I woke up with very dry throat and lips cracked. After that I set an alarm to get up and sip every two hours during the night. I kept the water next to the bed. The protein is important but the sipping is critical during this recovery period.

I started doing this. It has helped tremendously. I sleep with chapstick (religiously) and havent had issues there. I can't sleep through the night just yet, so I do sip a little here and there.

Congratulations! Now the worst is in the past. My friend will have a surgery this month too, he is a bit nervous

Thank you! Good luck to your friend! I'm still on the mend, but getting through each day close to hitting my protein goals!