Day 6 ramblings

 Good afternoon suppor group!  Not sure what I would do without you guys... so thanks for your encouragement and support!!

Today is day 6... I'm SO tired of clear liquids and am craving eggs... which is weird... not a real egg fan.  I'm tired of protein drinks.. blech... My abdomen feels like it is being pulled to my feet which makes standing up and walking very difficult.  I'm tired of sleeping in a recliner and long to curl up in my own bed...

On the flip side, I'm not nauseous, getting my water in, walking and FINALLY getting this nasty gas out, excuse me... urp...

Haven't seen any changes in my body since the surgery, but I guess 6 days... it's too soon.  Still would like some sign this is working.

Again, thanks for your support... not sure I could have done this or made it this far without you all.

Try using a pillow under your stomach while laying on your side in your bed.
I have ONLY slept in my bed since I got home.
I have had other stomach surgeries in the past and this really works.
As far as being sick of the liquids just look at it as your medicine right now. It seems like you will be n the phase forever , but really it is just a blip in the big spectrum of things.
You sound like you are doing great.
Try the pillow on your side in bed for a little nap. I know I slept so good being in my own bed.
Julie

 Great job Daisy Rose.

Hey to help with the standing up straight I used the bathroom doorway (smaller doorway) and put my hands on one side of the jamb and my back on the other. Slowly bring legs flush with the back... It helped my back not hurt so much also.

I was sleeved the 5th as well. My diet says I can progress to soft soft soft stuff like mashed potatoes (very thin) refried beans etc. I currently am trying mashed potatoes with garlic (2oz) ...Doing very well with it. Eating so slow I almost have to nuke em between bites.

I can't have an egg for another 2 weeks.

surprising buy my sleeve is handling the taters better then a drink of water.

Today I have already gotten in my 45g of protein and 36oz fluids. Still need 28oz fluids but 7 hrs to do it.

i wonder what age plays in recovery.  i also was sleeved 12 5 and home on 12 9.  i have lost wt but dunno how much exactly.  i find trying to act lnormal doesnt really work. 

 

i can easily drink 64 fl oz during the day.  have ice pops but jello isnt on the list of permitted foods so am chicken to try it.  have most difficulty taking nexium i surprisingly like taking the ensure.  the tastes doest bother me.  am using crystal lite pure in my water and love the low sodium warm broths.  but i get totally out of breath or creaky and tired after a shower.  my mind wants to and can do everything required but my body calls a halt to walking etc.  im 66 years old.  how old are u guys?