no I was told that I can't eat no meats, just raw veggies, no sugar, mainly liquids throughout the day and 4/5 protein shakes. For the next 7 days.

Thank you Jacqui. I just had my drain removed. Dr. Sanchez came to the hotel and did it. Cute and smooth. I loved Dr. Osuna. I have had no pain and minimal Gas!

Yes mine starts on 3/31 I have to do 7 whole days!!!!(biting my nails)!!

Ikr! I'm not a cookie and donut person but I want one of each sooo bad and I know its mental because I can't have any

Thank you!!

Good morning, we're down to ten days! When do you start your pre op diet? I start Monday and I have been praying for the strength of ten men to get thru it.

Thanks for the message, nice to get them. It been about 15 hours since I had the op and doing ok.

Thanks

Thanks!!

I do feel better-- thanks so much

Thank you!

Hi there -

I was never HUGE on drinking/eating or really drinking liquids in general. It's hard for me to get my water in and honestly I really only drink 2-4 cups a day if I'm lucky. I remember about 2 weeks after surgery, I was drinking out of a water bottle and my husband grabbed it and started chugging it and this sadness came over me and I thought I'm never going to be able to do that again. But now, I CHUG water all the time! I can only do about a cup and then stop but I can definitely chug when I'm really thirsty.

My hospital stay was easy, 2-3 days. I was nauseous a lot after surgery and threw up a few times right after surgery. Post-op I have NEVER thrown up from eating too much. For some reason I always paid attention and knew my limit. I have had 2 super close times because my "fullness" caught up with me too quick, which is wh my food I can't tolerate is pasta!

My exercise of choice is cardio - specifically elliptical - usually 30mins 5-6 days a week. I was super strict on my regimen and think that is why I lost fairly quickly and stayed on track with cal/protein counting. I started to run once my weight was down to where running was a little easier. I lost about 18lbs my first month, and averaged about 13 each month there after. I lost 85lbs in 6 months and now at 1 year I'm almost at 120lb loss, wanting to still lose about 15 more. I plan to start weights since cardio doesn't do much for me at this point being so close to goal.

Hope this helps!

Hi Jacqi,
I've just joined that site, it's terrific, yr my first friend lol
I only know one person that has had this surgery, and not very well. So this is a great help.
Thanks for befriending me xx
Looks like ime 3 days before you.
Funny in Australia they put the day, then month, then year when date is written. Bit confusing lol

I appreciate the prayers. Everything helps!

Hi Jacqui!
I don't mind the questions at all. Sipping is definitely something you will need to practice and get in the habit of doing. It was not difficult for me as I have always been a sipper. At first post op it will take you 15 Mn to drink one ounce. If you don't drink slowly it hurts big time!

I was in the hospital 2 nites. I never threw up, but had tons of nausea and a horrid headache. I generally am not one to throw up though! My doc had a scopolamine patch for behind the ear to help with nausea, plus IV meds.

I am remiss in exercise. When I do, I walk. I need to improve in that area.

When I went to my 1 week post op appt I was up 18lb...very discouraging. I knew it was water wt, so ignored it and did not weigh at home. I think the first month I lost 18lb you can check my stats on my sing line for specifics) I am not a fast loser, but don't let that get me down. I know it will happen and am already so pleased with my results. Slow and steady wins the race.

In the big picture, I have bigger fish to fry. I have breast cancer and surgery coming up April 8th, a bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. My main focus is staying healthy.