I am on the loosers bench!!

Finally able to sit and check the boards. I am doing fine...just been out of sorts for awhile. I did come home on Friday and was really feeling pretty good, but on Saturday was nausiated and had trouble getting my liquids in. Did a little better on Sunday but dehydration got the best of me and this morning I went back in to get a couple liters of fluid. This evening I am starting to feel more like myself. I am still a liitle tired, but I am able to get all my fluids in and working on adding everthing else. It is much more of a struggle than I had expected, but I think I have turned the corner. Linda

Welcome to the bench!!!!!!!!!! Keep walking and getting plenty of fluids! Claudette

It is a struggle to get it all in. You will be able to do it though. We have confidence in you Congrats on getting to the other side! Linda Vicory

I had to have a couple of bags of fluid a week after I was home. I have trouble getting in all my fluid. That makes you tired, then you sleep, don't drink and the cycle continues. I've had IV's probably 4 times since surgery because of dehydration. I am working super hard on getting all my liquid in and at a year out I can say that now I'm doing a pretty good job of it, but it took awhile.

Hi Linda , Glad to hear you are feeling better! I know it is rough the first few days/weeks; just keep sipping. I kept a sippy cup next to me - my bed/chair/even in the potty so I'd remember to drink. Keep on trying, it does get better. You are on your way now girl- enjoy the journey! (((hugs))) Ellen

Hi Linda! Welcome back. Good to hear you're feeling a little better. Kim

Congratulations! Take you time, it will all eventually fall into place I have learned. Sam

Welcome to being a LOSER! It ain't easy getting in all the fluids when you can only take in so little at a time. Just keep a bottle by your side at all times, and sip sip sip. You'll get the hang of it soon enough. Welcome and enjoy the rest of you NEW life! Hope

You are doing great and have such a positive attitude you will do fantasticlly well. Good luck. Former Hoosier. Liz