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I spoke to the nurse and due to the pills not breaking down in my new tummy, I stopped taking them. Goodness knows if one is stuck. I hope the siposotory will b enough for Now.

Sharp tight side pains lower left side pains. Took pain meds cuz have to. Repeated dizziness weaKness and Nausea. Attempted 1st protein drink n took all day to do about 8 sips of it. Causes loudest rumbling n gas. It fills u up super fast. Walked outside but overdid it in this hot weather. Very tired and weak. Weirdest dreams ever. Popsicle was blah for me n jello waa breakfast. Soup will b dinner. I Stopped taking some medication I needed since found out tummy is not digesting those big pills which are uncrushable n i told the nurse. I still think I have a uti. Did any of u have to work to Push urine out??? Hair is starting to go a little more. But I thank goodness am supposedly on track. Hugs

I put in detail how I am on my "1st day of my journey" thread, but in short it was a hard day. Sharp tight side pains lower left side pains. Nausea. Attempted 1st protein drink n took all day to do about 8 sips of it. It fills u up super fast. Walked outside but overdid it in this hot weather. Very tired and weak. Weirdest dreams ever. Stopped taking some meds since found out tummy is not digesting them at all n told the nurse. Hair is starting to go a little more. But I thank goodness am supposedly on track. How r u doing minimommmy????? Thank you kindly for asking. Hugs

Day five morning n all I have to say is ow!!!!!!! Ow ow ow all night right side of stomach ow! Even with pain meds. Still feel also like I have the uti even with the last antibiotic pill. Maybe it's just hard to push urine out in general after surgery. Anyone have issues with that?

Thamk you so much that really helped!

**WHICH ONE OF THE 5 is considered the main incision?? When did u guys walk around the block distance?? I'm five days out and I go up and down 14stairs at least twice a day and a lap around big backyard once to pick up after dog. Is this enough??? Btw, I've only lost 5 lbs in five says so I'm doing something wrong, no?! Lots of questions... Please answer.... Thanks

I know the feeling but save up your energy for after n good luck n best wishes . I'm glad u r not having a flair up

I did 2.5 wk preop liquid protein diet n on day of surgery no one even weighed me. Even when I asked. After surgery they said the liver was fine. I had a couple instances during that time where I had veggies and plain chicken even and jello.

Ok I'm day four n I thought I had no hair loss but just now I was playing with my hair n about ten or so strands came out at once in hand :0( from underneath. I hope it does not progress. I think it's stress of surgery that's all (I hope).

I'm post op day 4 and no flair up with my ulcerative colitis. I am taking my meds as before and still on liquid diet and ok. In a week or so I shoukd b on mushies n I'll post how I am or feel free to ask. The medication however, (asacol) is not digesting or breaking down at all in the digestive process. Maybe that'll change with time , but meanwhile to sipositories r ok and helping.

Thank u I aporeciate it very much :0)

So today is day four post op and after walking around this morning after getting out of bed and having meds and juice, I got super light headed dizzy and nateous. Pain was bad cuz I ran out of pain meds n I do not recommend skipping pain meds when it is truly needed :0/ ouch. I'm pretty weak today ... I don't know how a lot of people on this forum started walking working etc on just day 4. I'm doing my best though. I definately had a lot of burping gas and some heartburn after several spoons of the clear broth and sitting up or standing helped that clear. My voice came back today n throat is better. Sipping water constantly is very important and helped the dizziness go away. Its very easy to tell when you are full and my tummy has been making the loudest rumbling noises all night and morming!! Weightloss has Not occurred yet at all, but I'm Sure it will. I took my first shower last night which went well and felt good. Bandages are still in tact. Needed help putting socks on. I'm doing fine all in all. Just tired.

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I don't like this new format :0/

Bruising has now begun on evening of day three on belly. Black n blue on rt side lower belly.Sharp pains have begun om left side, as well. Lower back pain. Voice slowly coming back. Will attempt first shower tonight.

I tried to see how it would be without one dose of pain med... Holy hell!! Ouch all over! :0( everything is ok with me. Keeping hydrated with h2o, drinking soup three times a day and one jello . Throat lozenge is helpful two times a day. Just weaker than yesterday but went up n down stairs twice n strolled around house.

Ive lost 13 pounds since preop. So three punds gone since surgery. Weightloss starts in boobs n face firsf. You will have load rumbling noises in belly. You will feel liquids going down and settling in the belly after surgery and you'll know when u r full. I'm on day 3. I've just stuck to clear chicken soup broth with no salt because it puffs up my face n shuts my eyes (i found this out from hospital soup). I had ricola cherry lozanges for throat. Vitamins (chewable) and pills to swallow are going down fine. Ive had no throwup or neausea at all today. I never threw up thank goodness. I am taking antibiotics for uti and anti neaseau meds when needed. I find I Still very much am needing pain meds mainly at night because there's more movement in day. It was fine to stroll around house today and stand up for a while organizing bedroom. It helped to elevate my legs on pillow in bed at night to take pressure off lower back. Neck might b sore so u might want to use rolled up towels to put in groove of neck when lying down. I did this even in hospital bed. Starting to clear my throat out and getting voice back. Forgot to mention car ride home... Used pillow on back and in front under seatbelt and water with bag incase of nausea. I was ok. Have driver drive very slow. I still have a uti and burns when urinate. It was caused by catheter and catheter was initially used because I was unable to apply the mildest pressure to urinate normally after surgery. Ladies, There is also a mid rash down there probably from all these meds. So drink a lot. I'm using breathing tester they sent me home with n lungs r getting stronger on day three. Headache is still here. Belly cramping started mildly for first time last night. But mainly when I talked too much. Hiccups and burps do hurt belly. Worst thing so far is intense burning with liquid pain killer, so try to get solid. It was litterally like alcohol on an open wound n I did cry out in pain. I learned to dilute it in h2o. I'll write more in several hours. Feel free to ask questions if u come across this thread.

Home and situated. Burning in stomach with oral meds now that I'm off iv. Only had clear broth and water so far. Very painful to adjust to new bed and hard to go up the stairs. Tired but not having any complications thank goodness other than same sharp pains on right side.

I'm two days out of surgery and in major major pain n at this point I'm sure everyone on this forum felt as I do questioning whether it was right to do and it being unbearable. But I'm sure, like everyone else, tomorrow I'll b happier with it. Good luck b strong!

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The second day is where the pain really kicks in in area of cut stomach. I discovered today one incision was in my bellybutton (out of just 5 incisions on belly). I drank the iodine water n saw it go in my new belly on the xray. They r currently studying for minor leaks (god forbid) andbif clear I can start fluids tonight. I walked for the first time n cathater came out . Waking and sitting up is verrrrrrrry hard. Cathater came out but caused bleeding. I'm just being honest people... I hope it helps prep u. But everyones different. I'm sitting in a chair now. Breathing deep hurts all painful regions, as well n my throat is so sore I lost my voice 100%. otherwise I'm good. I'm looking forward to some ice chips but not looking forward to more frequent restroom visits. Btw it's very hard to attempt to wipe. Very hard.thank goodness my daytime nurse was very nice today, much much better than last night's nurse!! the surgeon does not visit on weekends but the resident visited which was helpful. They say if I can tolerate liquids n no leaks I can go home tomorrow but I've requested one more day incase I have more avid reflux issues , etc. Better safe than sorry.

Another update. Another blood thinner shot was injected in belly to prevent blood clots. Gas pain has begun n left shoulder pain hurts when hiccup or burp. Best way I cab describe it is it's like a quick knuckle punch to shoulder/collarbone area. Very tender belly. Big headache. Thet give protonix for acid reflux in the iv. I will be allowed a lozenge for yhe throat issue. Later I will do the X-ray leak check test.....

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Good luck to u. Thank u. One hour fifteen minutes 6 pages to nurses station n no one came yet. The throat hurts turning into possible sinus infection n hurts in my chest when I breathe. The pain is increasing with even the slightest move in the bed. At least the nice old lady with the fever checker rolled by n she discovered my catheter was stuck n not flowing. Fu%#*!• nurse I do not appreciate this n what im feelimg should at least me documented for doctor right now by her visiting me and give me something for throat issue. Night shift stinks!!!! I hope this doesn't happen to any of u. I expect more pain day two but better safe than sorry u would think! Grrrrrrrr. On a happier note so i don't sound like such a loser downer... I'm able to write you guys n got some napping in. :0) can't wait to do the X-ray leak test tomorrow. Fingers crossed. I'll update day two soon. Thanks for listening n support n I hope it taught u all some tips abd preperarion.