Hi Everyone
Hi Friends.... just wanted to take a few minutes to say hello. I am soooooooo TIRED all the time. I was doing really well with walking in the hospital, but slacked off at home and had some terrible gas. That is not fun. I still havent had a BM though and I'm wondering if that is normal? well Just wanted to say hi and let you know im still kickin!!!
Talk with ya soon
Love, Kathy
They made sure when I was in the hospital that before I left I had a bm. It was teeny tiny but I would monitor this and if you don't --let your surgeon know. You want to make sure everything is working ok. I am not sure what might help in that department since you are so soon out, I would make sure my surgeon said it's ok to take first.
Gas may be coming from dairy, or perhaps carbs. I would imagine you might want to watch your B-12 intake, that helps with energy and it took me a good three weeks to get on my feet, and back to work, but I didn't start walking much until September (two months out).
Remember, you don't need to walk a marathon. Simply walk a couple minutes each day and increase that every week, and gradually add more time in. That's what I was instructed to do. Now I'm up to 3 miles about 5 times a week.
and welcome home dear............
I'll be back to the Zoo soon...let's meet!!
Stacey
and welcome home dear............
I'll be back to the Zoo soon...let's meet!!
Stacey Hi Stacey, thanks for the welcome home! I see my surgeon tommorow so hopefully he will be able to get me headed in the right direction. I freaked out a lil last night and called Sheryl and she said she thought it was gas... so I started walking and she was right!! I did get in about 28 grams of protein yesterday so that was good. (I think)
Good Job on the walking, can not wait till I get there!!
I haven't started my vitamins back up again, not for 2 more weeks from my surgery date.
Hopefully we can meet next time your in the Zoo!!
God Bless!
Love, Kathy
Hey Kathy! I just left you a message to see how you were feeling then I came and read this.
For the flow problem H 2 O. LOTS of it. Sometimes it's slow because of the anesthesia. Saber doesn't make you go 
before you leave and it may take a few days but definately let him know tomorrow. I promise you, a dose of that bowel prep would do the trick! 
I can also tell you that to the protein they'll say 
... you need more. I was taking me about an hour to drink 8oz. You'll need to get creative. Atkins drinks will give you 72g of protein if drink 4 of them vs 4 carnation breakfast w/ milk only gives you 48g. If you get the vanilla, you can add other flavors... even a scoop of unjury.
Just remember that your body only absorbs 30g of protein at one time.
Love Sheryl
In the Zoo
before you leave and it may take a few days but definately let him know tomorrow. I promise you, a dose of that bowel prep would do the trick!
I can also tell you that to the protein they'll say ... you need more. I was taking me about an hour to drink 8oz. You'll need to get creative. Atkins drinks will give you 72g of protein if drink 4 of them vs 4 carnation breakfast w/ milk only gives you 48g. If you get the vanilla, you can add other flavors... even a scoop of unjury.
Just remember that your body only absorbs 30g of protein at one time.
Love Sheryl
In the Zoo 
Kathy,
It was almost a week before I had a BM, but with all of the gas I was convinced the whole time it would be anytime! My surgeon ended up having me take GAS-X (the gas got very painful) and glycerin suppositories and it did the trick. The walking will actually help with the gas relief. You will tire easily, but try to make sure you drink enough water. It will start getting better before you know it!!!
Good Luck!
Mary
Hi Di, everything is going well. I went to my Surgeon's office and got my drains out... Happy Happy Joy!!! It didn't even hurt I was AMAZED... Got my staples out of my little insicions and went shopping.....
That was a lil much LOL
But I did ride the little motorized carts so it could have been worse. But I am happy that I am now on the way to a healthier Kathy!! Thanks for the support. I don't know what I would do without you all here at OH.
So your big day is approaching... Are your getting excited? Less than a month right?
I will be keeping you in my prayers!!
God Bless!
Love, Kathy
That was a lil much LOL
But I did ride the little motorized carts so it could have been worse. But I am happy that I am now on the way to a healthier Kathy!! Thanks for the support. I don't know what I would do without you all here at OH.
So your big day is approaching... Are your getting excited? Less than a month right?
I will be keeping you in my prayers!!
God Bless!
Love, Kathy Most Active
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