Help! I Need Some Encouragment...
Hi All,
After having my surgery on 1/12 and being discharged 3 days later with no complications (or so I thought), on Sunday my husband rushed me to the ER due to excessive pain in my abdomen and dehydration. I couldn't drink anything, it was like the more I drank, the bigger my tummy grew. My stomach looked like I was 5 mos pregnant; the pain was excruciating.
The doc told me that I had an ileus which basically means my bowels went to sleep and never woke up. So they had to rehydrate me intravenously, gave me a pain pump with delautid and eventually a suppository. I was finally discharged Wednesday this week. I feel better this time then when I was originally discharged from the hospital.
I'm not going to lie, it's been a hard road with my reflux acting up at night and trying to figure out just how much isn't too much. Right now, my stomach feels like I did too many crunches. My hubby says that I need to stay positive and to remember that it's barely been 2 wks since I had my surgery. Granted, I've lost about 12 lbs since the surgery but I wish I knew how hard this first stage was going to be.
I purchased some organic juices with no sugar and the liquid protein (42g - 3 oz) but I'm still having a hard time getting up to the 60g requirement. Whenever I drink, it seems like a very slow progression and my reflux is not making it any easier. The doc has me on Previcid (twice/day).
I'd appreciate any suggestions and encouragement to help get me thru this phase.
Thanks in advance.
After having my surgery on 1/12 and being discharged 3 days later with no complications (or so I thought), on Sunday my husband rushed me to the ER due to excessive pain in my abdomen and dehydration. I couldn't drink anything, it was like the more I drank, the bigger my tummy grew. My stomach looked like I was 5 mos pregnant; the pain was excruciating.
The doc told me that I had an ileus which basically means my bowels went to sleep and never woke up. So they had to rehydrate me intravenously, gave me a pain pump with delautid and eventually a suppository. I was finally discharged Wednesday this week. I feel better this time then when I was originally discharged from the hospital.
I'm not going to lie, it's been a hard road with my reflux acting up at night and trying to figure out just how much isn't too much. Right now, my stomach feels like I did too many crunches. My hubby says that I need to stay positive and to remember that it's barely been 2 wks since I had my surgery. Granted, I've lost about 12 lbs since the surgery but I wish I knew how hard this first stage was going to be.
I purchased some organic juices with no sugar and the liquid protein (42g - 3 oz) but I'm still having a hard time getting up to the 60g requirement. Whenever I drink, it seems like a very slow progression and my reflux is not making it any easier. The doc has me on Previcid (twice/day).
I'd appreciate any suggestions and encouragement to help get me thru this phase.
Thanks in advance.
Krazee,
Hello. We're sort of neighbors. I am in South Jersey/Philly area. I had my Lap Band surgery on 1/20 at Jeanes Hospital in Philly. Where did you have yours?
I think your hubby is right. Try to stay positive but know that you are allowed to complain! Your body and mind have been through a lot. It is a lot to process even when the procedure goes well and uncomplicated, but you have hit a stumbling block and it is important to have support. I am sorry you're going throguh this but continue to focus, as hard as that may be, on the better health you will achieve in the long run. You're a strong person for committing to such a lifestyle change so I know you can get through this bump in the road!
Dawn
Hello. We're sort of neighbors. I am in South Jersey/Philly area. I had my Lap Band surgery on 1/20 at Jeanes Hospital in Philly. Where did you have yours?
I think your hubby is right. Try to stay positive but know that you are allowed to complain! Your body and mind have been through a lot. It is a lot to process even when the procedure goes well and uncomplicated, but you have hit a stumbling block and it is important to have support. I am sorry you're going throguh this but continue to focus, as hard as that may be, on the better health you will achieve in the long run. You're a strong person for committing to such a lifestyle change so I know you can get through this bump in the road!
Dawn
Hi there,
I am so sorry that you had to go through so much. I am 2 weeks post op and when I over do it, my tummy will be sore. Here's a hint on the reflux a night, I used a 2nd pillow for the 1st week and a half and this helped SO much. I hope it will help you too.
My surgeon didn't focus so much on the protein as much as he did getting 7 to 8 small meals and have an intake of 500 calories per day. UCSF's philosophy is quality and quantity not protein until the 3rd month. Each small meal should have protein based on what they told me to eat so I have been using Fitday.com to log my food to track calories and protein.
I sure hope this helps. Hang in there, you had MAJOR surgery and more, and you need to allow yourself time to heal and rest. Every day will get better. Remember to try to get walking in too.
Hugs,
Barb
I am so sorry that you had to go through so much. I am 2 weeks post op and when I over do it, my tummy will be sore. Here's a hint on the reflux a night, I used a 2nd pillow for the 1st week and a half and this helped SO much. I hope it will help you too.
My surgeon didn't focus so much on the protein as much as he did getting 7 to 8 small meals and have an intake of 500 calories per day. UCSF's philosophy is quality and quantity not protein until the 3rd month. Each small meal should have protein based on what they told me to eat so I have been using Fitday.com to log my food to track calories and protein.
I sure hope this helps. Hang in there, you had MAJOR surgery and more, and you need to allow yourself time to heal and rest. Every day will get better. Remember to try to get walking in too.
Hugs,
Barb
Sorry to hear aboit all you have been through. I pray that you will begin to feel better real soon. I agree with the others that you must focus on the positive things and know that it is hard when you feel so crummy. O know that prayers will be answered and you'll be feeling better soon. Big Hugs to you! Vickie
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