I really want some solid food. It's only been 9 days since my surgery, and I am starving. I am trying to watch my liquids because I think I may be drinking too close to eating and therefore washing my food out too soon. The idea of eating is exciting, but then I get a lump in my throat, even when I have a rumbling in my stomach. I am alsofeeling tired and no energy... but I have been walking religiously every day, and that has helped. I don't know why, but I am hungry. I would never admit it to...

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Everything seems to be going ok, but I am still having a lot of gas. I found that yesterday I got a little off on my portion sizes and I was MISERABLE for 3 hours feeling all bloated and full. I hope I didn't hurt anything, but I did learn my lesson. Portion sizes matter - A LOT. Who knew?

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I had surgery on Wed. It went fine. I asked my doctor afterwards if my liver was small enough, because that seems to be a concern for the pre-op diet. He kind of laughed and said yes, and I told him that was good because I had been working on that. So for all those people who are worried about falling off the pre-op diet, 5 days of salads and chicken breast will do it for the liver

The first time I ate after...

thinlike86

I feel great! Most of the soreness is gone. I am getting the hang of the eating routine. I am not feeling hungry. The scale is moving! This is good!

thinlike86

I am ready! I am so ready. I have everything done. I checked the insurance, the hospital, the dr office, everything is set. I have post op food in the fridge for me and for my husband and daughter. I have my parents keeping Lila for me. THe dogs are set for us to be away. I am ready! I am starving from this pre-op liquid diet, I am cleaned out from the bowel prep. I am ready. All I have left to do is the chlorahex scrub tonight and in the morning. It will be ok.

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