Recent Posts
Topic: RE: Stomach Tenderness??
I still have a small spot with some pain, but it is not the kind of pain that I had from the initial surgery. It is most likely nerve pain from what my surgeon said. All of the rest of my stomach feels completely normal. However that one spot which is at my largest incision, if I bend over the wrong way or put pressure on it some way it will hurt. It is a sharp pain that feels warm but I am able to avoid it and it has gotten better over time. From my 2 week appt my surgeon said that it isn't typical to have the kind of pain I was still having and is why he attributed that painful spot to nerve pain because it fit the symptoms.
I hope I could help.
I hope I could help.
Topic: RE: Help, I need advice!!!!!
Well darn I guess I am the resident weakling that had all the pain. LOL I feel good now but geez week 1 and 2 were not fun.
I am glad that you are feeling so wonderful Renee!
I am glad that you are feeling so wonderful Renee!
Topic: RE: Hello
Is this the amount of water/isopure that the doctor recommended? you will be different because of your reop so I hate to advise too much. I sipped constantly and got in quite a bit more than that in an hour. If you are dizzy and thirsty you are dehydrated. If you are not able to get more in that that, please call your doctor in the morning. Dehydration will make you feel terrible and it will be difficult to catch up because of our small pouches.
Let me know how you feel, I am concerned for you.
Cheryl
Let me know how you feel, I am concerned for you.
Cheryl
Topic: RE: First Post op appointment and my frst real food!
what kind of stuff did you eat in the puree stage I have no idea what to eat
Topic: RE: Help, I need advice!!!!!
well yea two surgeries sucked and I still have a gastrostomy tube in my left side it hurts like hell.... My second surgery was due to my bowel got all twisted in my drain and then herniated from me trowing up all day before the found out what was wrong.... I go to the doc on the 3rd and should be let loose to go to pureed foods yea .....yuk......... anyways it is just really hard to get the protein shakes down b/c I stay really neuseas.....
lakrisha
lakrisha
Topic: Stomach Tenderness??
I'm 3.5 weeks post op from RNY and my stomach is still tender. Even wearing jeans I wore BEFORE surgery which are fairly loose now, cut into my gut and make it really uncomfortable. I was hoping to start working out next week because my Doc said I could after the 4th. When will I feel comfortable again? How long does this soreness last? I feel kind of bloated still from the surgery, is that still possible? I've lost 17 lbs since surgery--sorta thought I would be further along by now but I'm wondering if its this bloating in my stomach too. Anyone with similar experience? Thanks for any suggestions. Cindy
Topic: RE: Help, I need advice!!!!!
It is amazing how we are all so different! I feel GREAT! I mean SUPER! Today I was able to get out of bed with no assistance, I had OPEN RNY 5 days ago. I take a 2 hour nap each day. I have gotten so much done around the house. Only taking pain meds twice daily. I walk around the house for at least 5 minutes each hour. It REALLY helps! I am on Stage 3 diet but I think I am making me an egg this morning! I hate the Protein Drinks now too, I liked them a week ago, so I am putting Protein Powder in EVERYTHING I make so that I do not need to do the shakes! Best Wishes to you and SO SORRY about the TWO Surgeries.
Renée
444.5 / 430.2 / 408.2 / 299.8 / 244.5 / 249 / 225
Highest / 07-11-08 / 11-25-08 / 06-07-09 / 03-25-10 / 01-31-11 / STG
444.5 / 430.2 / 408.2 / 299.8 / 244.5 / 249 / 225
Highest / 07-11-08 / 11-25-08 / 06-07-09 / 03-25-10 / 01-31-11 / STG
Topic: RE: Water Intake?
I have a 20 oz cup right here in front of me at all times. I take sips every few minutes. My goal is to drink 2 of these throughout the day and then get the rest of my fluids from Hot Cocoa, etc. Just keep trying!
Renée
444.5 / 430.2 / 408.2 / 299.8 / 244.5 / 249 / 225
Highest / 07-11-08 / 11-25-08 / 06-07-09 / 03-25-10 / 01-31-11 / STG
444.5 / 430.2 / 408.2 / 299.8 / 244.5 / 249 / 225
Highest / 07-11-08 / 11-25-08 / 06-07-09 / 03-25-10 / 01-31-11 / STG