Suddenly Sunday Roll Call
Good morning, Sara and PA!
We're at the beach, but I'm not sure we'll spend much time on the beach today. Paul wants to watch golf, so we may not venture out much. If I go out, Paul will have to help me since I'm not allowed to carry much yet. (Between chair, towel, book, waters, I'll be at my weight limit.)
I must have the attention span of a goldfish. I just realized I had started this post, then got distracted, went to another website, and completely forgot to finish. Oops!
Have a great day, my friends!!!
We're at the beach, but I'm not sure we'll spend much time on the beach today. Paul wants to watch golf, so we may not venture out much. If I go out, Paul will have to help me since I'm not allowed to carry much yet. (Between chair, towel, book, waters, I'll be at my weight limit.)
I must have the attention span of a goldfish. I just realized I had started this post, then got distracted, went to another website, and completely forgot to finish. Oops!
Have a great day, my friends!!!
Julia
Good morning PA!
Today is another day of healing. I plan to only use regular liquid Tylenol for pain during the day today, maybe I will become more clear-headed. I know I am still just on clear liquids, but I am just not hungry at all. I am trying to have some of the protein jello I bought, Isopure and chicken broth, but I am not consuming all that much. I am sipping something constantly, all day though. This is just so weird for me.
I am not really having pain, just soreness, mostly on my left side. And a constant pulling or tightness inside.
Does any of this sound normal??
THANKS and have a great day!!
Deb
Today is another day of healing. I plan to only use regular liquid Tylenol for pain during the day today, maybe I will become more clear-headed. I know I am still just on clear liquids, but I am just not hungry at all. I am trying to have some of the protein jello I bought, Isopure and chicken broth, but I am not consuming all that much. I am sipping something constantly, all day though. This is just so weird for me.
I am not really having pain, just soreness, mostly on my left side. And a constant pulling or tightness inside.
Does any of this sound normal??
THANKS and have a great day!!
Deb
Hey Deb!
I think what you're experiencing is probably normal. If you're worried about pain, call your doc. I had a lot of pain for about 2-3 weeks, I think mostly from being stretched out from the gas. And most of it was on my left side, around my ribs.
As for hunger, you shouldn't be feeling it since your nerves were cut. Don't worry about getting all your protein and fluids in yet---it takes time. Just try to increase the amount a little each day. Concentrate on the fluids first so you don't get dehydrated.
I agree it's weird not to be taking much in now. After my surgery 2 weeks ago, just a few bites of something filled me up, which seemed funny to me.
I think what you're experiencing is probably normal. If you're worried about pain, call your doc. I had a lot of pain for about 2-3 weeks, I think mostly from being stretched out from the gas. And most of it was on my left side, around my ribs.
As for hunger, you shouldn't be feeling it since your nerves were cut. Don't worry about getting all your protein and fluids in yet---it takes time. Just try to increase the amount a little each day. Concentrate on the fluids first so you don't get dehydrated.
I agree it's weird not to be taking much in now. After my surgery 2 weeks ago, just a few bites of something filled me up, which seemed funny to me.
Julia
Hi Sara - Woke up this morning not feeling well. some more achiness in my abdomen and around the sides of my breasts. My back is achy and my sinuses are filled. UGH! needless to say - nice headache I have going.
Larry called the doctor and he said it all sounds normal. I am at day 14 and the nerves are starting to have feeling again, so that should explain the achiness. The sinus issue could be that my immune system is not up to par because of the surgery. I took two extra strength tylenol and am waiting for it it kick in.
I am supposed to be headed to Larry's brother's house this afternoon - but I am not sure yet. We shall see if I start to feel less icky!
Hope your Sunday is spectacular! :)
Larry called the doctor and he said it all sounds normal. I am at day 14 and the nerves are starting to have feeling again, so that should explain the achiness. The sinus issue could be that my immune system is not up to par because of the surgery. I took two extra strength tylenol and am waiting for it it kick in.
I am supposed to be headed to Larry's brother's house this afternoon - but I am not sure yet. We shall see if I start to feel less icky!
Hope your Sunday is spectacular! :)
Sorry to hear you're not feeling well today, Stef. I woke up with a sinus headache today too, so I'm just taking it easy. And let's face it---we're only 2 weeks out from major surgery, so we're bound to have some aches and pains. Are you able to sleep in bed yet? I am, but I haven't been sleeping well. Each day gets better though. I have to admit that I'm finding it easier to heal from an open incision than I did from last year's lap rny---a lot to be said for not being blown up like a balloon!
Hope you're feeling better!!!
Hope you're feeling better!!!
Julia
Hi everyone!
I am hanging out in the hospital waiting for some family to visit. I just got a shower and I am actually feeling pretty good. I am off IV fluids except for one medication they r giving me for my stomach. I will be doing some bowel prep later on, so not looking forward to that. Jen is coming here around 6:00 and she will be staying the night so she can be here for my scope tomorrow. All in all I am doing well and feeling well.
You know with all of this bleeding stuff I have not really had the time or inclination to talk about my weight loss and how I'm doing. I'm really not sure what my weight is right now but I think I'm down about 30 pounds since my surgery on the 29th. I am actually still on clear liquids even though my two weeks was up on thursday. The doctors don't want me to have any solids in my system since I would just have to clean it out for my scope tomorrow. I do feel like I could use some protein. My body is craving those types of pureed foods. All in time I guess.
I want to thank all of you for your good wishes and prayers for me and my family. I do feel the love!
I am hanging out in the hospital waiting for some family to visit. I just got a shower and I am actually feeling pretty good. I am off IV fluids except for one medication they r giving me for my stomach. I will be doing some bowel prep later on, so not looking forward to that. Jen is coming here around 6:00 and she will be staying the night so she can be here for my scope tomorrow. All in all I am doing well and feeling well.
You know with all of this bleeding stuff I have not really had the time or inclination to talk about my weight loss and how I'm doing. I'm really not sure what my weight is right now but I think I'm down about 30 pounds since my surgery on the 29th. I am actually still on clear liquids even though my two weeks was up on thursday. The doctors don't want me to have any solids in my system since I would just have to clean it out for my scope tomorrow. I do feel like I could use some protein. My body is craving those types of pureed foods. All in time I guess.
I want to thank all of you for your good wishes and prayers for me and my family. I do feel the love!
HW=400 SW=383 CW=252 GW=240
Pounds to go=12!!! Pounds Lost =148
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