How are you doing post op?

I had my surgery on 10/9/14. I'm doing good. Getting most of my protein in, at least 48 oz of fluids. My incisions are healing well, one is very sore. I mistakenly bent over and have pain at that incision, but I won't bend down again for a while. I'm walking, off all meds! Im drinking the protein shakes from GNC, a lot of flavors and 25g per scoop. I've lost 6 pounds since Thursday. I'm thrilled for this site, so we can share our stories/journeys, so thank you! 

I had my surgery on 10/9/14. I'm doing good. Getting most of my protein in, at least 48 oz of fluids. My incisions are healing well, one is very sore. I mistakenly bent over and have pain at that incision, but I won't bend down again for a while. I'm walking, off all meds! Im drinking the protein shakes from GNC, a lot of flavors and 25g per scoop. I've lost 6 pounds since Thursday. I'm thrilled for this site, so we can share our stories/journeys, so thank you! 

Sounds like there's a common theme with the sore incision, the one that likely our stomachs were removed through. All of my incisions are fine except for that one also.

One thing that's been driving me crazy yesterday and today...My stomach itches like crazy!!!!! I know it's from the fact that the incisions are healing but holy crap, man!!

Mine started itching, but not bad yet. I'm just trying to get all the liquids in without bloating all the time.  I take small amounts often, but I still think 64 oz is a lot. It's a learning cycle. Eventually I'm sure I'll get it. I hope the itching stops soon for you. My doctor order me a prescription cream which is medicated and reduces scarring, it has to be special ordered and shipped to me, I should get it WEDNESDAY. 

Mine started itching, but not bad yet. I'm just trying to get all the liquids in without bloating all the time.  I take small amounts often, but I still think 64 oz is a lot. It's a learning cycle. Eventually I'm sure I'll get it. I hope the itching stops soon for you. My doctor order me a prescription cream which is medicated and reduces scarring, it has to be special ordered and shipped to me, I should get it WEDNESDAY. 

I feel you on the water. I've been sipping and sipping, it feels like I constantly have the water bottle up to my lips!

The itching is driving me crazy but I have to tell myself that it's because the incisions are healing and that's a good thing!

Ohh! Let us know how your cream works!

I will definitely let you know the cream works. And I agree, itching means healing :)

I will definitely let you know the cream works. And I agree, itching means healing :)