I am Home

I had my open VBG on 9/28/04, stayed in the hopital until Friday. The worst thing so far was the NG tube. I am home and keep coughing, will this stop soon. What is a good vitamin to use. I am on clear liquids until Wednesday, and I am not hungry at all so I am having a hard time drinking my 4 ounces an hour. I am surviving on popsicles and apple juice. I think I will try some crystal light to help me get my water in.

Congratulations to you! Your surgery was the day before my birthday. I didn't have an NG tube (that I know of) I use a children's chewable vitamin. Check with your surgeon to see what he recommends for you. Make sure that you get enough fluids in. You do not want to get dehydrated. It's a struggle trying to figure out how/what/when to eat. It takes some time and is mostly a learn by error kind of system. Good luck to you as you journey to health! Best Regards Sharon -119#

SHARON. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, WHY DID YOU NOT TELL ANY ONE. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND BE WITH YOU ALWAYS. I HOPE YOU HAD A SPECIAL DAY. MAY THERE BE MANY MORE. LOVE GLORIA MOLAKE -89 PS THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE!!!!

Thanks Gloria! I had a nice day. I went out for dessert with my son in the evening. I am more excited about my 1 year WLS anniversary than I was about my birthday. Now that will be a day to celebrate. Can't wait to see what the next year brings. Best Regards, Sharon -119#

JACELYN, HELLO-!!!! HAPPY TO BE HOME? GOOD LUCK. WE HAD THE SAME DR. I LOVE HIM. I USE CENTRUM KIDS CHEWABLE MULTIVITAMIN. THEY WORK VERY GOOD. I ONLY DRINK WATER, SF POPSCILE, SF JELL-O,YOUGURT 3GR CARB. THEY COUGH WILL GO AWAY. HOT TEA LIPTON DIET TEA. HELPS WITH THE COUGH. E MAIL ME I WILL HELP YOU WITH ANYTHING. GOOD LUCK. GLORIA MOLAKE -89

Yes I liked Dr.Harberg too. My husband pcked up a liquid multvitamen fron GNC but the centrum may be cheaper maybe I will try it next time.I made some tea with splenda to help me with my water intake, the cough seemed a little better today. I start on soft foods Wednesday, I have been drinking from a sippie cup, is that what you used in the beginning? I feel pretty good my incision is still sore and I feel a little sore inside but I guess that will pass with time.