I was sore from my open surgery for about a 5 weeks...It's a big cut so don't worry. Now if you have severe pain, or red places....or ooozing stuff. Then worry...call Dr Potts.
Sodas:
I can drink diet soda now at 2 1/2 yrs out. I just usually don't too often. I like diet snapple and flavored waters that don't taste so sweet. If I really wanted diet coke a year or so ago, I stirred all the bubbles out it and put in lots of ice.
Huggles to all....
Suzanne
