ON TPN FOR 3 WEEKS AND....

Hello all I have been on TPN for 3 weeks I have gained 15lbs and my pre alb is up from 1.9 to 2.5. My surgeon wants to get it in the 3's before he takes me off. He is still considering lengthing m y common channel to 100 he also discovered during yesterdays visit that I have a hernia and I am anemic. I feel alot better and have more energy than before I still have the edema in my ankles but overall I feel good. Just feeling a little down about getting another surgery. I am not concerned about gaining some weight back I would rather be healthy........

Sounds very reasonable on your part and the doc's.  100cm common channel isn't bad at all and I can keep my labs in good shape. I hope everything works out for the best. Good luck and keep us posted.

--gina

I'm glad you're doing better! Anemia and a hernia can both be readily treated. And a 100 cm common channel is "DS classic", something you can be very successful with. Granted, having another surgery is a bummer, but even so, if it makes you healthy, it's worth it.

Larra

Thanks I am upset about the surgery but oh we'll right now I am at 50cc so hopefully this is the final surgery!!!!