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UPP Day 6: So far, loving it!

Posted by Andy on April 07, 2003 at 11:06:03:

(Let me preface this by stressing that this is ONLY the tale of one person)

OK, where to start? I should begin by saying that anyone out there who is planning on having the UPPP done, try to not let this forum terrify you. And believe me, it can be quite frightening some of the tales people have told. But remember this: everyone is built differently, everyone has varying pain thresholds, and everyone heals at a different pace.

I was bracing myself for a miserable two weeks worth of discomfort and starvation. And for the first couple of days I had doubts as to whether it was all worth it. The pain wasn't that bad, but there are so many factors contributing to a sense of rear and doubt: The stitches, the gagging on water, the difficulty sleeping, the lonliness, and definitely the constant fear that my sleeping won't improve.

After coming home from spending a night of observation at the hospital, I started taking the liquid codeine right off the bat. I read over and over again on this site, "...take your meds on schedule, and don't wait for the pain...be ahaead of it". Absolutely, the best advice. And as it turned out, I sat on my couch and simply felt very groovy and only winced a little when swallowing...which you get used to, honestly.

By day five I was starving, chatty, feeling great and sleeping better. Talking was still a little stifled and quiet, but people told me it wasn't bad at all.

Last night, which was the end of day 6, I went to a cocktail party and managed to chat all night, WITHOUT discomfort. I managed to eat some solid food and felt great. I lost weight and thought I looked better than ever. And I woke up this morning very well rested and only a little dehydrated.

So folks, I know that I am only one example of recovery for the UPPP and I know very well that, so far (knock on wood), I have been fortunate. But I have to stress that the worse part of this ordeal was the fear I brought on myself. I braced for the worst and it never happened. I read this forum for hours and hours and found mutual terror and comfort. As of now, I have no regrets and would do it again. I feel better already and losing weight is always a kick. I haven't had someone spend the night yet to verify the results on sleeping and snoring, but the fact that I've felt so rested upon waking up, makes me giddy.

Lastly, take your meds as much as you can, drink lots of water and take it easy. I didn't talk for the first four days and I really believed that helped. And consider that the scariest part of this whole ordeal was the fear I created myself after reading all the horror stories. And I'ma total hypochondriac! I feel absolutely terrible for the people who suffured, but their fate doesn't guarentee yours.

It'll be OK.

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