hearnia posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

I've posted a few times on here and I really appreciate the feedback, so I thought I would try again.  I had my surgery on 6/11/15 and I'm having a brutal time.  I went home on 6/13/15 with no complications and was on pureed food until my first follow-


hearnia posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

I really don't understand... is it normal to throw up so much??

There doesn't even seem to be any rhyme or reason to when I throw up.  I'm learning that some behaviors are a bad idea (like drinking water while walking, as opposed to while sitti


hearnia posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

Had my surgery on 6/11, went home on 6/13 feeling alright... and was feeling really good until yesterday.  My phase 1 diet instructions listed "oatmeal with 1-2 spoonfuls of creamy peanut butter" as a meal suggestion.  It seemed weird, but I tried it a


hearnia posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

Surgery was two days ago (6/11).  I was told that there were no complications and the surgery went very well.  I came home this afternoon.  I'm definitely doing ok, but I'm in a lot more pain than I was expecting.  My whole body aches and it's hard for


hearnia posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

Finally feels like this is actually going to happen.  Surgery is this Thursday morning.  Nervous, but trying not to be.  At this point, I just keep thinking about my three kids and I know that this is the best thing for me.  Any last words of warning/e


hearnia posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

I'm getting some mixed messages about the best protein shakes to have post-op.  I'm hearing 25+ grams of protein and around 150 calories is best.  Anyone have any opinions and/or suggestions as to best brands for nutrition and flavor?  Thanks in advanc


hearnia posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

Just found this forum today and I'm starting to have some surgery anxiety... figured I would post here and start making some friends  :)

 

I'm 37 years old with a wife and three young kids (6.5, 5 and 1.5).  I'm about 5'9" and weigh abo

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