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elnz237
on 10/20/14 2:07 pm

Topic: RE: FINALLY AT PUREE STAGE

Good idea for the egg salad! How did you prepare it?

Ellen

elnz237
on 10/20/14 2:05 pm

Topic: I had my surgery Thursday the 16th

So since I am already on pain meds for my back and tailbone, it took a while after surgery to get the pain down a bit. I did not sleep the 1st night due to pain but they upped the dose in my pain pump Friday afternoon so that helped. I did not drink much water that day, I was scared to I think...

2nd night I slept a bit better, all of 4 hours. I was feeling queezy the next morning so it was looking like I would spend a 3rd night there...but then I passed gas and then some and felt better :-).

Before I came home I took advantage of a shower chair and my husband helped me take a sitting shower. I highly recommend doing that if you have the opportunity.

My 1st night at home I felt like my new stomach was a baby that I didn't feel ready to take care of. I was scared of over and under eating. Even though I had studied the papers from the dietitian I still had to pull them out to help guide me.

I am now 4 days post op and I am getting my protein and water in. Walking, however, is a challenge for me. It still hurts too bad... Any suggestions? How far were you walking on day 4?

Ellen

lovingme9908
on 10/20/14 1:04 pm

VSG on 10/06/14

Topic: FINALLY AT PUREE STAGE

My Egg Salad was SO very good today. I used two eggs for it and it took me all day to eat the entire thing. But I can say that I will probably stay at this stage for a while. Its very comfortable and I don't know if Food, Food will be as easy for my tummy to break down.

I got some different kind of yogurt to mix my protein powder in so hopefully I will start to get some extra protein in. Thanks for listening guys....

~Tamiko

lovingme9908
on 10/19/14 12:11 pm

VSG on 10/06/14

Topic: RE: I had my surgery Wednesday, 10/15/14.

No constipation for me. I had awful gas for a few days, and then finally I had a movement. Once I did, it was watering. I know other sleevers use Miralex to help them. Maybe call you surgeons office about using it.

Susie H.
on 10/19/14 11:27 am

Topic: RE: I had my surgery Wednesday, 10/15/14.

thanks. Still managing liquids and shakes. Moving around. Will drive carpool tomorrow. Any advice on constipation?

lovingme9908
on 10/19/14 9:39 am

VSG on 10/06/14

Topic: RE: I had my surgery Wednesday, 10/15/14.

Hi Susie!

Congrats on the surgery. The one thing I will tell you is that when I took my first shower at home and washed my hair, I was exhausted! Good luck and let us know if we can help.

Susie H.
on 10/17/14 12:48 pm

Topic: I had my surgery Wednesday, 10/15/14.

I had my VSG on Wednesday and everything went smoothly. Better than I could have imagined. I was up and walking within two hours of being in my room and able to handle the clear liquids easily. The nursing staff was wonderfully supportive. I appreciated being able to walk the hall and move around. I was released on Thursday and went straight to the support group that happened to be meeting. Home all day today getting in all water and shakes. I am sore using ice packs on that bigger incision and heat on my back. Tomorrow I hope to shower and get dressed. Just putz around the house. Thanks for listening.

Susie H.
on 10/17/14 12:40 pm

Topic: RE: Eye on the Prize

I look forward to scooting around and moving my body. Letting the tiredness of my muscles not my weight what ends a work out. I want to dance with my husband and sons. I want to run with my dogs. I just want to live more comfortably.