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Congratulations! This is huge!
I will look through things to see more of your journey because this is inspirational. I am one-year post-op (back in April) and I'm struggling hard... There are a number of BIG factors that are making the struggle so hard but at the same time, I know they are just excuses.
But anyway, this is about you. Congratulations again!!
I know it varies from person to person. I have had numerous orthopedic surgeries in my life, (8) and I generally bounce back quicker than what they say. I am planning on having my sleeve surgery and trying to plan a date to not miss much work. I am an elementary school principal and it feels its three time more work when I am gone. In a perfect world... If I had the surgery on a Tuesday before thanksgiving.. if all goes well... do you think I could be back at work the following Monday? I fully understand that each person is different. I have never had issues with meds, coming out of surgery etc.. I am asking if everything goes perfect!
THanks
Hi I have ALS post sleeve. Surgery. I am desperate to talk to someone with similar situation as your family. Can you please message me on Facebook messager? Sherry Bolton bergquist.
Thank you Holly. They said I am not able to take any capsules and he did not want me taking colace, just trying with Milk of magnesia 30mg qd but can only take for 7 days. I asked today if I can incorporate prunes or prune juice into my diet but they ixnayed that as well. Hopefully when I get to my soft food phase I can regulate it better, but for now I am miserable.
Yep, thanks. I'm off pain meds. It is the increase protein that is the problem.
take as many stool softener capsules every night as it takes to make your stool a comfortable consistency.
I have taken asay as 8-10 every night, if I needed to. We can't really take too many because of malabsorption.
mid you are raking two many, your stool will be runny and you will know to back off one or two.
mid you are also taking calcium, it is extremely constipating. Stool softeners are the only thing that helped me with the issue.
Hi All, I haven't been on OH for a long time. I stay pretty busy with work, skating, and spending time with family now that we have moved closer to grandchildren. I am now in North Dakota.
On my way to work this morning, I remembered that today, I am 10 years out. Since I recently took a job close to home (no more 45-60 minute commute), I will try to jump on the boards occasionally.
high weight 230 start of journey weight 217 surgery weight 191 current weight 138
Yep, thanks. I'm off pain meds. It is the increase protein that is the problem.
Stool softeners, suppositories might help. Try to get off the pain pills.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Hello.
I am 12 days post-op and have just entered my puree diet phase. The L quadrant surgical pain has been a big challenge. Looking to see if there is a good bowel regimen to recommend? The need for pain medication, and the increase in protein (shakes) pre surgery and post to get up to the 60-80g per day has had a devastating effect on me with constipation. Especially when needing to bear down with a left side in so much pain and the post surgical gas in my shoulder blades, it has been very rough. At my 7 day post op visit my Dr. recommended I take Benefiber and Milk of Magnesia, but no "regimen" really, just read the boxes. Needless to say they are not working great. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance,
Julie
