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Renée M.
on 11/30/08 4:34 am - Syracuse, NY
Topic: RE: Severe Diarrhea 5 days post op is this normal?
I have had 3 BM's since surgery on the 25th.  I think because I cleaned myself out so well prior to surgery --- almost a week on liquid diet, that there really is not much in there to come out.  I think I would call the Doc tomorrow if I were you.  Drink gatorade mixed with water so you do not get dehydrated.  {{{HUGS}}}
Renée
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christa_brown29
on 11/30/08 4:04 am - Kansas City, MO
Topic: Severe Diarrhea 5 days post op is this normal?
Hello All,

Ok this is a question that I really need help with!  I had surgery on November 25th.  Recovery has been normal for the most part.  Now here is the problem I have -- I have had SEVERE DIARRHEA every since I had surgery...  I am still on all clear liquids until Tuesday.  Any advice or suggestions?

While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.
~Angela Schwindt

heatherlastra
on 11/30/08 3:55 am - Santa Clara, CA
Topic: RE: first bybass holiday!
For Thanksgiving I had about an oz of dark turkey meat (chewed to mush) and a baby red potato with the skin removed.  I did okay, sounds like everyone else did too!
Renée M.
on 11/30/08 3:35 am, edited 11/30/08 3:35 am - Syracuse, NY
Topic: RE: Help, I need advice!!!!!
Thanks, Ellen!  I am so glad you added your real name, BTW! 

I think that the worst part for me was the day before bowel prep!  That was way worse than anything I had to endure since! 


Renée
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Renée M.
on 11/30/08 3:33 am - Syracuse, NY
Topic: RE: Help, I need advice!!!!!
Also, I put 2 scoops in my SF/FF pudding!  That really helps to get it in!
Renée
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Renée M.
on 11/30/08 3:32 am - Syracuse, NY
Topic: RE: Help, I need advice!!!!!
I am so sorry that you had to endure this!  I know though, in a year from now when you have lost so much weight, you won't even remember back to the pain of 11/08!  Prayers for a speedy recovery!
Renée
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queenbrandy
on 11/30/08 3:10 am - Temple, TX
Topic: RE: So How is everyone doing?

I subscribed to your youtube, since I saw your post last night.  You can look at mine if you want the full scoop on how I am, but the short of it is GREAT.

I will be two weeks out on Wed.  My staples are the only thing bothering me.  I still get  a little tugging from the incisions, but I can't complain. 

I am getting around good, my energy is not quite back up to par.  ALL IS WELL!

I am glad to see from your videos that you are doing well too.

Ellen H.
on 11/30/08 2:30 am - Metro Detroit, MI
Topic: RE: Water Intake?
You know what I am glad to hear that someone else feels like water goes down horribly.  I haven't been able to take water in normally since before surgery.  I think I will try and attempt some of the things you have tried this week and see if it makes a difference.

 Ellen - momma to Patrick (8) and baby girl Amber born June 14th!!


 
 

Ellen H.
on 11/30/08 2:27 am - Metro Detroit, MI
Topic: RE: So How is everyone doing?
LOL!  That is the first thing I thought of when she asked what your user name was.  If I am thinking of the same song of apologize with timbaland and one republic it is still one of my favs.  I had it set as my myspace song for the longest time. 

 Ellen - momma to Patrick (8) and baby girl Amber born June 14th!!


 
 

Ellen H.
on 11/30/08 2:24 am - Metro Detroit, MI
Topic: RE: Hello
My biggest advice is to not push yourself to get back into everyday life.  I think that was a big mistake I made by trying to accomplish too much before I was ready and it hindered my healing. 
At first I felt like I was so thirsty I couldn't drink enough and sipping was difficult.  The best thing is to take it slow and work on it all day. 

Good luck!

 Ellen - momma to Patrick (8) and baby girl Amber born June 14th!!


 
 

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