post op update

hello everyone i wanted to report my surgery went very well! this morning i had my swallow test and everything looked great! im currently resting in my hospital bed and feasting on 30cc of diluted apple juice. apple juice never tasted so good! if things go well i should be on my way home tomorrow afternoon.

YAYYYYY thank you for letting us know.. I been thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers!

I am so happy for you to start your new life...   


 Group HUGGSSS

Please keep us updated and get plenty of rest!

So glad to hear that you're doing well and looking forward to hearing about your recovery as you are able. 

All the best! 

 Glad to hear everything is going well. I have kept you in my thoughts. 
Hugs and I hope you feel great

Elizabeth

woooooooooooo  hooooooooo!!!!!!!! Welcome to the losers bench my friend! Super happy you are doing so well. Most of us do...but it is nice to know as I am indeed momma haen around here and want to know how my chicky's are doing!

My sip sip sipping was crystal light and iced tea (sugar free). amazing how good that liquid feels in the mouth huh?

keep up the wonderful recovery! Make sure you get your little walks in often, to help prevent clots and to help move the gas from surgery out. It also gves you a boost in the direction of you healthy new life style!

Can't wait for an update, where you'll be all excited by th weight ust falling off of you!

I wasn't able to come home from the hospital until today. On day 3, I was very nauseated. food and movement were not very good and I was in a lot of pain. We got my nausea under control and got my pain under control and was released in the afternoon today.

Since I left the hostpital  I have only been able to eat about 1/3 of a 6oz cup of cottage cheese when I've ate. I am constantly thirsty. I have been watching the clock to plan for when I have to stop drinking so I can eat and when I can start to drink water again. Does this thirst ever go away? Do you have any meal suggestions for the first month? Thanks!

The whole thing will get easier. the 1/3 of a 6 oz cottage cheese is right on. you should only be able to eat one to 2 ounces at this point. I am assuming you are on a soft diet?
Cottage cheese
fat free refried beans with a toudh of salsa and shredded cheddar heated up is nummy and high in protein.
you can also take most any wls friendlyfood and puree it a bit. Scrambled egg is soft too.

If you are thirsty, drink! You don't want to get dehydrated. I kept a drink at hand canstantly and sipped my way through the entire day. I also ate Sugar free popciles and that helped. If you are thirsty, you need the fluids. When you get to where you an more easily drink moe, the thirst will get better, but do listen to your body.

I am so glad the pain and nausea is now under control. Hang in there honey...it will all get easier, meanwhoile post ere with any questions or challenges and let us help you throuh!

so glad to hear that your sugery went well. 

Welcome to the losing side of surgery. I am a few days late, wishing that your thirst issue is getting better. Keep working your new tool. Loser's united. Hugs