Just Had Surgery

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13turtles
13turtles Posts: 183 Member
Hey everyone! Just had my bypass surgery on Tuesday and thought I'd drop in and give an update. My surgery was textbook and I am already home. I spent 2 nights in the hospital, and was up and walking the very first night. I have had some problems with gas (belching and gas) but that was to be expected considering the CO2 that they pump into you for the operation. I have five small incisions, and overall I'm feeling good. I was very drowsy and out of it on surgery day, and the dry mouth is not the greatest feeling. Now, three days out, I have already transitioned to phase 2 of my diet. I got chicken broth, and had three bites of a pudding cup along with my protein shake and clear liquids. Each person will have a different plan, but that's where I am as of now.

Feel free to ask questions and such as I am home fore the next three weeks recovering. I am so excited about what is to come!

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  • 13turtles
    13turtles Posts: 183 Member
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    Oh, and for those of you who just had or are getting ready to have surgery, Eggface is holding a giveaway on her website. Vitamins galore!
  • healthybabs
    healthybabs Posts: 600 Member
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    That is fantastic, hope to be right behind you in another month or so!!
  • jamers1949
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    I guess every one will be seeing less of you from now on! Blessings!
  • veggibus
    veggibus Posts: 34 Member
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    It's good to hear that everything went well and that you are home and recovering nicely. Enjoy your time off and rest (I certainly didn't do enough of that)!

    I can't believe that it has been almost a month since my surgery - I'm still in disbelief that I'm going back to work on Monday. :)
  • Onaughmae
    Onaughmae Posts: 873 Member
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    Congrats and welcome to the loser's bench! Walk walk walk, sip sip sip and walk some more! Time will fly by, I cant believe I am already 8 months out!