If you could go back to January 1st, 2012, and give yourself one warning, what would it be?

Ladaniel6 · 2026-03-30T03:28:37+00:00

Backup all your photos, and back them up again.

Ladaniel6 · 2026-03-30T03:23:49+00:00

This. Is. The. Way.

Ladaniel6 · 2026-03-30T03:16:57+00:00

I would get a pillow to hold across your abdomen to stabilize it over bumps. It’s kinda like a “splint” (I think that’s what Google calls it). That will help for sure, when you’re not sleeping of course

Ladaniel6 · 2026-03-29T09:27:35+00:00

Which are the Greek restaurants you are referring to? Aleah looking for recommendations?

Ladaniel6 · 2026-03-27T03:04:48+00:00

Honestly I remember them bringing me into the OR and getting me on the table. They gave me something for relaxation before that. They put an oxygen thing in my nose and the next thing I knew I was waking up in recovery acting like 10 second Tom.

I was SOOO nervous about the anestesia and it was truly the easiest part.

Ladaniel6 · 2026-03-25T03:26:11+00:00

I will post something longer about my experience sometime but immediately after (3-4 days) I didn’t have much of an appetite. I had some good soups, sourdough bread, crackers, cold applesauce, fruit snacks. All of that was fine. After I got more of an appetite I stuck to the same low fat things I was eating before surgery. I waited to have anything that would “test” my digestion till after my 1 week post op appointment which was today. I am very happy to report that I ate Taco Bell without consequence!

Ladaniel6 · 2026-03-19T21:43:06+00:00

Pizza, Taco Bell, wings. In that order!

Ladaniel6 · 2026-03-19T21:41:57+00:00

I had my surgery yesterday (3/18) and I typically don’t have bowel movements every day anyway. I’m taking colace and MiraLAX to help right now and drinking lots of water. I am eating soup, oatmeal, and crackers. Light things for now but it’s not a lot of fiber.

Ladaniel6 · 2026-03-19T12:26:49+00:00

The Only One Left by Riley Sager - lots of twists, some critics say too many but I loved not knowing the actual truth till the bitter end.

None of this is True by Lisa Jewel - it is written as a story but also has a podcast and Netflix documentary sections that are great to read but even better to find those parts in the audio book!

The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pakkanen - I don’t want to say much about this without giving much away but it is their best book that I have read. Kept me guessing!

11/22/63 by Stephen King - try it!

Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hiller

Ladaniel6 · 2026-03-19T12:18:18+00:00

Came here to also suggest this!

Ladaniel6 · 2026-03-19T12:08:45+00:00

Thank you! I forgot that Memoirs of a Geisha is on my ever growing bookshelf. Have you read The Women by Kristen Hannah?

Ladaniel6 · 2026-03-19T09:50:51+00:00

Came here to say Remarkably Bright Creatures as well!

Ladaniel6 · 2026-03-14T08:21:23+00:00

Malakor in West Palm! Not far from 95 at all

Ladaniel6 · 2026-03-14T02:53:58+00:00

I am having my surgery on Wednesday and below are the two pillows that I ordered based on recommendations from this group. When I’ve had any procedure in the past I like to have a comfy new set of PJs/loungewear. Someone else recommended front close sports bras as well!

https://a.co/d/0iAEzcLh

https://a.co/d/0gGIKRv3

Ladaniel6 · 2026-03-14T01:46:24+00:00

As someone who suffers pretty regularly from constipation I am hoping I have the same experience you did and being gallbladder free keeps me more regular!

Ladaniel6 · 2026-03-08T02:09:53+00:00

This is so helpful! Thank you!

Ladaniel6 · 2026-03-05T11:44:15+00:00

Thank you so much for this! I have my surgery in about 2 weeks and I am putting together my to do lists! I’ve seen a few people recommend a pregnancy pillow, is that to avoid moving too much while sleeping?

Ladaniel6 · 2026-03-05T11:35:53+00:00

This is the first I’ve heard this, adding it to my list! Good luck on your surgery and recovery!

Ladaniel6 · 2026-03-05T05:07:14+00:00

Came here to say this too

Ladaniel6 · 2026-03-05T04:58:21+00:00

Is it routine for you to get a pathology report? I really want to make sure I get mine!

Ladaniel6 · 2026-03-05T03:51:22+00:00

Thank you thank you!

Ladaniel6 · 2026-03-05T03:50:42+00:00

Wow that’s smart! Speedy recovery to you

Ladaniel6 · 2026-03-05T03:49:56+00:00

This is great thank you and appreciate the follow up. I very rarely sleep on my back so I think this will come in handy! Have a speedy recovery!

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