One week post-op

This is so surreal.  I can't believe I'm actually a week out!  I feel pretty good, but still a bit sore and sluggish.  6 months ago I was reading posts about people just having their surgery, and to read their progress has been soooooo inspiring!  For now I will choke down the protein shakes (gag!) and sip, sip, sip!!!

Thanks for the support and sharing your stories!  What a wonderful site this is!

Its one heck of a ride isnt it? Things get better every day. Good luck.:)

Thanks!

I am 9 days out, and feel similar to you, although it gets better each day. I tolerate the shakes okay, but the liquid colace and percocet would gag me. It's a good thing I don't need them anymore.

I couldn't handle taking the pain meds they gave me, so as soon as I got home from the hospital, I stopped taking them!  I feel much better without them!  Good luck on your journey!!

I too am a week out today. I feel pretty good . I am still having some pain and soreness in my left side. Not sleeping so well because I cannot sleep on my side, So I am a bit tired. But otherwise I feel pretty good. I am getting in my protein through my unjury protein drink. and sip, sip, sip my water so I don't get dehydrated. I am getting all of my vitamins in except my B-50. They gave me a capsule that you have to open and put on food. NASTY! I gag. I cannot get that stuff down. I am going to talk the nutritionist and see what else they offer for this vitamin.  Otherwise all is well. I am excited to be on this side of the bench. I have lost 8lbs so far. Yaayyy.