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 Today was my one week post op visit.  I got my drain taken out and my staples removed.  I didn't think it hurt at all.  I'm feeling much better.  I'm drinking more water and drinking my 32 oz of synthrax kiwi strawberry protein drink.  I put 4 scoops in  I'm only getting 32-45 protein grams but In the beggining it's hard to get to the full required amount.  My doctor said I'm doing great.  I've lost 34 pounds total, but that is pre-op and post-op weight loss combined.  I started in October.  Since surgery one week ago, I lost 19lbs.  Nine of those pounds was fluid that I gained from surgery.  The day after surgery I was 259 but the day of the surgery I was 250  so I guess I had alot of post surgery fluid.  I'm feeling no pain in my incisions sites.  I only have pain on my right side because I pulled muscles.  I was using my right side more for twisting and bending because I have all the insisions more on the left.  So I overused my good side.   I'm not on pain meds anymore.  Next week on day 15 post-op I get to advance my diet.  I will be able to have pureed and soft foods.  I'm so excited.  I still have to be on liquids one more week.    I thought I would get to advance on today, but I have to go exactly by the surgeries office post-op manual.  I'm wondering if I could start a day or two early.  For Mother's day it would be awesome if I could eat some cottage cheese and a little tuna mixed with miracle whip(fat free of course)  Anyways I'm blabbing on and on.  I just wanted to blog because I haven't in a few days.  My last one was alittle negative cuz i felt like crap.  I appreciate everyone who has sent messages asking if I was better now.  Thank-you to all my friends I've meet here.  I hope everyone of you is doing well.  Take care everybody.  Crystal 

I'm really worried cuz I woke up this morning feeling horrible.  I went to bed early around 9pm then woke up at 10am.  Maybe I got too much sleep.  I was hurting really really bad when I woke up.   Maybe because I hadn't had pain pills for hours.  I have a horrible headache and feel like I could possibly pass out.  I know I haven't been eating much.  I only eat two jellos and two to three popcicles per day.  I haven't been drinking broth because I burnout on it.   I do try to add the protein powder to my water and sugar free cranberry juice.  I drink at least 3 cups of juice with protein in it.  I think I'm drinking enough water. Part of me thinks I feel this way because I'm not getting as much calories as before my operation.  I feel so tired and having bad cramping in my stomach.  My incisions look good, no signs of infections.  My drain is draining the normal colors it should have.  I just feel like something is wrong but can't put my finger on it.  Maybe I'm over doing it.  I don't really get to sit and relax in the day.  I have a 5 year old and a husband that I still need to take care of.  I feel like I could just sleep all day today.  I hoping this is all a normal feeling of recovery.  I'm wondering if I need to go into the ER or something.  I will try to rest today, and drink more protein.  If anyone felt similar to this post op please let me know if this is normal.  I'm only 6 days post-op.  Thanks Crystal