Still bored at St V's....update on me

Just wanted to update yall. I was hoping to go home today but Dr Gupta (filling in for Dr Cacucci this weekend) said no way because I'm not getting enough fluids and food and all and since I won't be on TPN at home then I'm not allowed to go home until I'm eating enough.  Side note : They don't have the low carb nutritional supplements here. WHich stinks because I'm dumping on the ensure or boost or whatever it is theyre giving me in my G tube. Anyways I'm bored and cannot get any rest at all it seems. I can't get comfortable no matter what. I'm just soo thankful that they gave me a pass to leave the floor!!! I don't know what I'd do if I was still confined to the floor.

Anyways I've done over 200 laps since Wednesday when I had my gall bladder/gtube surgery because I just cannot rest. Anyways if anyone is gonna be having surgery tomorrow or something I will be happy to stop in and say hello!!

Misty,  Im so sorry to hear u are in the hospital.  I find it crazy that they dont have anything low carb... considering they are a bariatic hospital...  Dont they even have the instant breakfast in skim milk that they tell us all to drink??? I really think it they have a complaint card when u leave u should put that on it.  If I had known when I was in Indy yesterday I would have brought u a case of Atkins...its very low carb and I love them...  I cant drink any of the others either...and I was never sick.   I hope you get to come home soon,

Yes they do have those shakes with the Instant Breakfast.  I drank those all the time!!  Maybe they don't put those in the Gtube.  It is really time for you to step up to the plate and do your part now.  You have to start getting all your fluids in and getting your body used to eating again.  Now that they have corrected the problem (Gall bladder)  you've got to follow through with what you are supposed to do.  If you don't , you counld just end up back at St. Vs!!   I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT!!  Start sip,sip,sipping and eating really slowly!

Hoping and praying for you!

Sorry to hear about the dumping, I would think that if you complained or told the doctor enough that they would make them get something, I'm am pretty positive they have carnation instant breakfast.  As far as rest, I found it VERY hard to sleep in those beds at the end of my stay, but there was a very nice young lady by the name Katie that went and got me one of their recliners and I must say it was so much better then those beds, so u might try to ask if they have any of those left for you to try.  Keep sipping those liquids and eating so that you can go home.

Glad to hear that you are feeling better, and able to get up and moving around at least. Also good to know that you won't have the TPN once you come home, so that has just got to be a relief! Take care, and keep us updated!

Hi Misty Stay strong and hopefully you can get out of there soon.  I hope you can get something or someone to get you the drink you like.  Ive let the "duckies" know how you are and we are all rooting for you.  We are so glad your surgery was smooth.  Take Care

Misty, Dr. C should be back back now.  Let her know you're dumping on what they're giving you.  I would think she could get them to give you a low-carb alternative, for pete sake! I hope you're not still stuck there on Oct. 1st when I have my follow-up with Dr. C.  But if you are, let me know, and I'll smuggle you in some Slim-Fast Low-Carb Option, Chocolate Flavor!