I had my surgery yesterday and other than being in a little pain, which is held under control with the dilaudid they are giving me, everything is going fine. So far I've only been able to have ice chips but after they do my upper GI today I should be able to have a full liquid diet. I'm not hungry at all I'm just really thirsty, I'm not sure if that is unusual or not. I can't wait to get home to my bed. I've only been nauseous twice which is a good thing, they gave me zofran to get that under control. I would like to thank everyone for their support! 

You're doing great!!  After my leak test, that was the best broth I believe I ever tasted....came home from the hospital and went online and found it at Publix....but it just never tasted as good as that first cup.   I know what you mean about getting home...I live 3 hours from my surgeon but I wanted to be home and close to my family.  :)   Hang in there!  Better days are coming!!

Sherry

 Thank you! My surgeon said I can have tomato soup as long as I strain it so I will probably be eating a lot of that ll.

 That's awesome man congratulations. I am having surgery next month the same kind as you and I'm glad to see you're doing so well on it. I hope all the best for you man take care. 

 Congrats, glad it went well!

congrats!Im glad everything went well for you!I wish u continued success:)

Glad to hear you are doing great. I am sure you will be excited to get home.

This is so encouraging to me. Thank you for your post. I just got my surgery date yesterday for 10/11/12. I was excited and happy yesterday, but today, already, reality is setting in. I know there are risks. I know it will not even be close to easy, and now I worry about failing as I have with any other weight loss attempt. I have such an addiction or need for my comfort food that I worry about  what I will turn to next if anything. I like to think or hope that I can turn to excersise. I see that you are a few weeks out now, how is the emotional side of things going for you?

How awesome for you!!  May your journey be filled with blessings.

Congrats on everything going so well! The thirst will get better when you're able to take in more fluids.
Have a happy homecoming and welcome to the loser's bench!

 WOW!!! you are doing AWESOME!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am so happy for you ... 

Glad it all went well and that you're feeling pretty good! I remember being wayyyy thirsty during my hospital stay too. Other than that all I recall is watching a lot of ESPN and how good that first sugar-free popsicle tasted.