Back from surgery
Hi every one! I just wanted to say that I'm back home from surgery and doing ok. For the first few days, and still to some extent, I've been doubting my sanity and wondering it this surgery was a good idea. Little late now, though, right?
I'm stuggling with getting all my protein and liquids in. I've used the g-tube to push some extra protein/liquids in but it seems to make me nauseous. So now I don't want to use it. I'm so tired of meal replacements I could cry! Especially since the ones that tasted good pre-surgery dont' taste good now.
I know I'm just not feeling well and I'll get over it. I don't think it's anything other people haven't gone through. Just a little down and feeling sorry for myself!
Thanks for listening - I'll be better tomorrow!
Pam R.
I'm stuggling with getting all my protein and liquids in. I've used the g-tube to push some extra protein/liquids in but it seems to make me nauseous. So now I don't want to use it. I'm so tired of meal replacements I could cry! Especially since the ones that tasted good pre-surgery dont' taste good now.
I know I'm just not feeling well and I'll get over it. I don't think it's anything other people haven't gone through. Just a little down and feeling sorry for myself!
Thanks for listening - I'll be better tomorrow!
Pam R.
Hi Pam!
Glad to hear you made the long trip home ok. I know many of us had moments of "buyers remorse" the first few weeks during moments when we dont feel back to normal yet. These will pass but, if you notice you are staying in a "funk" please call Dr Keiths office. Sometimes our surgery bottoms out our "feel good" hormones....so, please make that call if you are feeling down all the time!
Tastes do change after surgery...have you tried changing up your protein? Adding some flavors? Sugar free syrups? Sugar free pudding (1-2 T)?. Also, you may want to call Dr Keiths office and have some samples sent out to you of different flavors. I found I detested anything sweet after my surgery. Each of us are different and have to find something we like and can tolerate because protein is so important.
As far as your Gtube. Please contact Dr Keiths office. They need to know about this making you nauseated.
Stay in contact with Christy at Dr Keiths...she is a wonderful resource to help you through this tough adjustment period of the first month.
YOU CAN DO THIS. We are all here to help you.....Email me or call me if you need help with protein drink recipes ok?
Hang in there!
Leah
Glad to hear you made the long trip home ok. I know many of us had moments of "buyers remorse" the first few weeks during moments when we dont feel back to normal yet. These will pass but, if you notice you are staying in a "funk" please call Dr Keiths office. Sometimes our surgery bottoms out our "feel good" hormones....so, please make that call if you are feeling down all the time!
Tastes do change after surgery...have you tried changing up your protein? Adding some flavors? Sugar free syrups? Sugar free pudding (1-2 T)?. Also, you may want to call Dr Keiths office and have some samples sent out to you of different flavors. I found I detested anything sweet after my surgery. Each of us are different and have to find something we like and can tolerate because protein is so important.
As far as your Gtube. Please contact Dr Keiths office. They need to know about this making you nauseated.
Stay in contact with Christy at Dr Keiths...she is a wonderful resource to help you through this tough adjustment period of the first month.
YOU CAN DO THIS. We are all here to help you.....Email me or call me if you need help with protein drink recipes ok?
Hang in there!
Leah
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