Has anyone had problems getting in fluids and solids?

I went to the Emergency room last night.....NOT FUN...I was having a Wretched pain to the left of my belly button and couldn't figure out what it was. When I took a Demerol and it didn't go away, I knew something was wrong. I got to the ER (at Andrews)and they did Blood work , xrays and urine sample. They said I have a urinary track infection and they said it is because I am not drinking enough. They said I was dehydrated because they gave me two liters of saline and I finally urinated a dark dark yellow color. UGH! I am so FRUSTRATED. If I get in my fluids then I can't get in my food. And if I get in my food then I can't get in my fluids...has anyone else had this problem???? They also said it seems my bowels are not quite functioning the way they should and said this sometimes happens after the surgery and I had to get a stool softner. I don't know if I feel comfortable with all their diagnoses though, because they knew so little about this surgery that I was enlightening them about what medicines were appropriate to give after this procedure...Well, I am off to bed to get some much needed rest. Hugs to you all, Angie

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