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Topic: RE: Question for the new post ops's/veteren post ops?????
p.s. no nausea and no vomiting. But I did eat too fast and take one too many bites and had that 'pain in the chest' thing. Whew! I had to lie down an hour and a half, had the chills, clammy skin-- but thankfully no heart palpitations.
hugs,
Barbara

Topic: RE: Date change again/by 1 day/now on AUG 8th
Lisa,
I am so sorry to see that they postponed your date. I understand of all people what that feels like- on the schedule and then off and then changed to the end of the month and then 5 days later.
Tomorrow though is going to be a huge day for you. the night before is scary with the unknown- You are going to sleep and wake up a new person. The pain is very little ( I hope they give you morphine) ask for the nausea patch it has saved my life!!!!! You will wipe out early but be home in a few days and I have saved a seat here on the loser bench for ya!!!!!
I pray tomorrow goes well and if you need to talk just email me or find me on yahoo as sub_mersed
tdelaetrn@yahoo.com
Topic: RE: Question for the new post ops's/veteren post ops?????
Hey I am curious what foods are you drinking/eating?
Crystal lite, 1 % milk, ckn broth, beef broth, tomato consomme, diet hot chocolate, nestle instant breakfast, sugar free lite yogurt - blenderized and strained, sugar free pudding, sugar free lowfat vanilla ice cream blenderized and added to other things, slimfast high protein drink, bananas and strawberries - blenderized and strained then added to protein drink and to slimfast, two kinds of protein so far ( strawberry Kiwi and banana yogurt) both made into thin milkshakes, cream of ckn soup-blenderized-strained and thinned with 1% milk.
Are you adding protein already yet?
Yes, I started second day home. I got some really good tasting stuff before surgery. My one drink yesterday was a strawberry banana shake which my son tasted and said no-one would ever know it was protein. If you want to know the website where I found it let me know.
Having any trouble with all of the vitamins?
Yes, and no. If I take the chewable centrums (which the doctor prescribed) they don't fill my pouch and are not as heavy in my pouch. But, if I take the special Bariatric Phase One vitamins that I bought, they fill me up and there are 5 of them about the size of a nickel. So I think I'm going to stick with centrum until my pouch holds a little more.
Get tired more easily and take naps?
Not really, well in the hospital yes, but since home, no.
For the Lap RNY's--- does your tummy still feel bloated and full almost like pregnancy?
I don't have any bloating, just a little swelling on my left side.
How much are you walking each day or what other forms of exercise are you doing? Walking, walking walking. But not as much as the rest of you, obviously. I will do better today.
How much water are you getting in?
My nutritionist said not to drink water. He explained to us that it causes 'surface tension' and makes your pouch feel full on just a little bit. So he advised us to drink diluted fruit juices ( 4oz juice + 2 oz water), crystal lite and diet Iced tea, regular coffee and tea. And low fat milk as tolerated. That way you get hydrated but not so full . That is what I am doing. So far I have averaged 5-6 8oz beverages, including protein and broth.
Any weight lose already? six pounds
Did you gain after surgery? only 1.5 pounds
How is your pain level and any nausea or vomitting yet?
My pain is on my left side and hurts when I get up out of bed or into it. And boy! When I cough I think I'm going to rip. My Dr. said he had to cut a major muscle on my left side to get to stuff and I think that is the problem. I sure wish I knew how long this will last.
hugs,
Barbara
Topic: RE: Date set...Aug 28th
hello, just wanted to say congrats i know how happy you must feel,,because i'm having my surgery also on the 28th of august ,,,WOO HOO,,,HOO RAYYYY the day that will change our lives 4--ever ;thumbsup
Topic: I'm 8/11 - Anyone else this week?
My Lap RNY is this week. Looking for pen pals to comiserate with during process. I am both nervous and excited. Can't believe that this time next week I will already be out of the hospital and home.
Tomorrow is the last of my PST - chest X-Ray and endoscopy. The idea of something going down my throat is not very appealing - at least I will be asleep!
I am not a drinker, but today we went to a Rennisance Faire and I was looking forward to a last glass of mead (sp?) before I cross alcohol off my list (with rare exception expected) and then I reread my sugeron's instructions and saw no drinking for 2 weeks pre-op! So much for that....
Looking forward to hearing from you.
-Suz
Topic: RE: Surgery is August 7th!!
Me too for tomorrow! I am just chilling out here - resting from the lovely bowel prep and packing a few things. Best to all! See you on the other side!
Hugs and prayers - Chris Davitt
Topic: RE: nausea and pain meds
Reggie, I am having my surgery tomorrow morning and I plan on asking them before they even take me to surgery to be sure they give me something for nausea before I even wake up and start using my morphine pump. I have never had morphine before and don't know how I will react to it. The last time I had surgery it was for a broken ankle and they gave me demerol shots which worked well and I was not nauseated at all. There is a patch they can put on you to keep the nausea at bay plus there are IV meds they can give you for it too. Good luck. See you on the losing side!
Topic: RE: Home safe and sound a bit long
Congrats on the surgery and coming home safe and sound! I had my surgery on the first! Keep up with as much walking as you can! It is so important.
Hugs,
Danielle

Topic: RE: Question for the new post ops's/veteren post ops?????
Hey I am curious what foods are you drinking/eating? I have a very conservative doctor and I am only on clear liquids...Broth, SF Popcicles, Water, Ice Chips, Crystal Light, etc.
Are you adding protein already yet? No he won't let me yet.
Having any trouble with all of the vitamins? Nope Chewable Vitamins.
Get tired more easily and take naps? I do get tired and today is my first day without a nap probably from the lack of meds now.
For the Lap RNY's--- does your tummy still feel bloated and full almost like pregnancy? It feels bloated at times but I do not have much trouble with it...gotta love chewable gas ex.
How much are you walking each day or what other forms of exercise are you doing? I am just walking around the house right now but I do it OFTEN!!! Keep that circulation up!!!!
How much water are you getting in? Not nearly enough I am sure.
Any weight lose already? Did you gain after surgery? I am not sure if gained or not after surgery but I can tell you when I got home yesterday I was down 12 pounds less than a week out but I have no idea how much of that was from the liquid diet before surgery.
How is your pain level and any nausea or vomitting yet? My tummy is still very sore on the left side. My surgery was lap and took over 4 hours because of a bleeding issue with me plus I had a 6 hour car trip home from the hospital so my situation is not typical. I can tell you that my pain level gets better every day! I still take 1 Lortab during the day and 2 before bed. Hopefully, that will lessen very soon! I am ready to run a marathon but my body won't let me!!!
Good luck!!!
Hugs,
Danielle
Topic: RE: Question for the new post ops's/veteren post ops?????
Hey I am curious what foods are you drinking/eating? water, broth, sf jello, diet snapple, protein drink for breakfast, fish & chicken (really fine).
Are you adding protein already yet? yes some
Having any trouble with all of the vitamins? no - childrens chewable, liquid calcium & liquid b12
Get tired more easily and take naps? yes
For the Lap RNY's--- does your tummy still feel bloated and full almost like pregnancy? No, still sore, but I don't look pregnant anymore...
How much are you walking each day or what other forms of exercise are you doing? Just walking for right now.
How much water are you getting in? not enough
Any weight lose already? Did you gain after surgery? scale is telling loss of 14
How is your pain level and any nausea or vomitting yet? pain level good (1 or 2) no nausea or vomiting.
Kristi
surgery: 8-1-06