Hi Everyone! It is hard to believe we all made it through without any problems!!! I am 5 days out and feel okay....getting better everyday still have my issues with gas, pain and just being tired. Take a little walk twice a day and strive to get my water and protein in....hard when you have no appetite at all. Please lets keep in touch.....would love to hear how everyone is progressing. Hugs, Traci

This surgery will make you learn that is for sure. I ate a small peice of a soft tortilla and I didn't chew it well enough and it has been stuck in my throat since 10am this morning. I am never eating again! okay that is a little too drastic but this is the second time that I have lodged something in my throat. Anyone else having this trouble? You think I would learn after the first time. Julie

12 days out and doing great!!! I started back walking yesterday!! I'm looking forward to eating something other than protein shakes and broth!! Take Care!!!

I am the same as you, same date of surgery and same day home. I am on a full fluids diet for 2 weeks, is that the same for you? My dietician did not mention so much about getting so much water in but about trying to get the protein through the fluids. She said you should be eating about a half cup every hour to get the nutrients you need. This means choices like, milk with tomato soup, yogurt, and I dont know what all. I am still trying to learn this too. I can only take in about a 1/4 c of something before I am full. Had my first craving, but it wasnt from my stomach it was from my head! My mom brought over lasagna, homemade bread and fresh tomatoes and cucumbers from her garden. Ohhh it looked so good. But I had to tell myself, am I hungry for it? no, not at all. So I had tomato soup and jello. lol This morning I woke up quite naseaous, and I knew it was because I did not eat before bed. So I had some instant oatmeal and felt better. I have to remind myself TO eat before bed and even when I don't feel like it. looking forward to hearing how you are doing, hang in there...now...time for a 1/2 c of milk..ttfn

I am 11 days post-op now. Aug 22nd for me !! Isn't this wonderful ? I am a loser and finally happy with that label. :) Anyone care to share experiences or problems or tips, please feel free to contact me. Take care of yourselves.. and happy losing :)