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BandedAnnie

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I think I overdid it yesterday. I felt ok while out at work, and luckily my job is rather easy at a desk. But I was up in the night not well. I was very cold...and shivery. I never got sick, but did just now. I felt ok when I woke up today but I feel weak now. It might just be because of the 'trauma' that the body is going through. I can't imagine this is 'easy' on our bodies! I decided to stay home today and work and maybe for a few more days. The Dr that saw me in the hospital thought I would take at least 2 weeks off of work! I was surprised by that, but now I understand. I think it is a daily thing and one should be prepared to have certain days that you just need to stay home and rest.

 

My food intake is so small! For instance, this morning all I had was 1/2 c of Boost protein drink. I measure everything out because I am not fully aware of how much is 'too much' yet in my body. I then had my daily vitamin and calcium, which is what put me over the edge. I am not 100% sure when we are to start taking those, but I'm pretty sure I'm not ready yet. I also seem to have a lot of air in my stomach still. When I do get sick, it is more of air pockets that seem to come out.

 

I just got a small glass of ice water and I'm hoping to sip on that for a while, so far 2 small sips and it is staying down. Yeah!

 

Well, it is a rainy day here so a good one to hang out in the house...I have decided what food I will eat though when I can be back on solids! 1 crabmeat sushi roll! My husband had some last night and I just craved them! They are my favorite and I told him although I will probably only handle one, that is what I want for my treat! :)

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did you check your temperature to make sure you do not have a fever? cold and shivery could be an indication of a fever and a fever could mean an infection. make sure you check that. hope you feel better and good luck

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Thanks! I was 'feeling' my head with my hand and I didn't seem hot so I was figuring it was that my stomach was upset....today I see one of my Drs so I am going to tell him about it.

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Annie....the first few days and weeks after surgery are tuff. You are eating little, barely enough to keep your strength up, I never thought I would ever be able to take in more that 500 calories. I rested a lot in the evening and was thankful I had an office job now instead of working at the bedside like I used to. Gas X was my friend and I took it with most meals becasue I had so much gas. My first solid food was hot and sour soup from PF Changs and Ahi Tuna. I could have eaten this several times a week and actually did until I got sick of it. Take care of your self, get plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids. Your energy level will return and soild food will be a new adventure. Good Luck!

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Thanks for the notes! So GasX we can take after surgery? I think I will need to get some. I feel good when I wake up but by the end of the day and with even a little water, I feel gassy again! I can't WAIT till that is gone! I'm also amazed at how tired my body gets. I had a full hysterectomy three years ago and don't remember feeling this tired. I might leave a little early today just to get home and rest because that seems to be a very important thing right now!

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