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They should have it written as a policy. Just ask them to mail or fax you a copy of the policy. It will have all their requirements spelled out.

I'm having the same problem. Still on clear liquids so can't have protein but can't get enough liquids. Trying diet flavored teas today.

Gonna download it tomorrow. Thanks for sharing!

Lol mine sounds like whales talking to each other. It's so loud and rumbly!

Today was a hard day. Went to a party and there was BBQ, cake, wine and all kinds if good stuff. I'm still on clear liquids and got sick from a sugar free ice pop. Looking forward to purée and meat again!

As a nurse we tell post op patients to walk, warm showers and drink warm liquids and gasx. Unfortunately there really isn't anything else I'm aware of. Maybe some old wives tales somewhere? Just make sure they are pouch friendly!

Thanks this is reassuring!

I'm hoping some people here will be willing to share info about their post op bowel movements. I'm getting paranoid that I have c-diff! Is it common to have many liquid bms each day? (I'm talking like 6-8). Thanks!

Glad everything went well!

Yay it is so close!!!

100 lbs in much less than a year. That's amazing! Congrats!!

Everyone is different. Was given Fentanyl on my pca at the highest dose and it wore off before the next dose was available. But oxycodone isn't as strong on the spectrum but covered all my pain. Less than a week out and I only take one or two at bedtime to get comfortable and that is it. The other thing is that your doctor will want you off the narcotics ASAP so you can be up and moving around and doing normal things again. You will be surprised!

Make sure you are allowed green tea! Some drs don't! What helped me the most was expensive, but I bought a bunch of different flavors of protein powder so kept things varied. Also tried oh yeah from the gas station and it was really good! The cookies ands cream tasted like melted ice cream. Broth helps when craving something salty.

One of my friends did it over Xmas vacation and is so proud of her new flat belly! I think you would be too! I say go for it!!

Agreed. Can you tell your friend "I've researched this alot and am very aware of the possible risks but feel that there are more benefits to becoming a healthy weight." Share your goals that involve health (doing sports with family, being around to help with grandbabies some day etc) And when it comes down to it you only want positive thoughts around you so please keep your negative energy to yourself and please wish the best. I hope your friend comes around.

Before surgery I lived on mio fruit punch. Havent tried it yet. Also they have some new flavors like tangerine and blueberry lemonade. I really like I ocean spray sugar free packets which aren't at all the local stores but the white cran peach is great! You can try cucumber water, and as soon as I'm allowed green tea again I will be drinking lots of that...you know turkey hill makes all kinds of great diet teas!

Today was my first day home. I planned on staying with my mom and sleeping as much as I wanted and having lots of quiet. Not so much. I am with my mom but so are my kids so no napping and no quiet. But of course I'm happy to be with them an they like seeing that mommy is ok. I just don't like taking my pain pills around them and being all goofy. I had alot of scarring on the right side which is where most of it was done and it hurts alot. Another challenge is drinking. I will have to try much harder tomorrow but I barely drank 20 oz all day maybe less. I just can't drink. Can't imagine wanting to eat anytime soon! I'm also worried about my pouch...during the barium swallow they all pointed to something and said "narrow" like it shouldn't have been. Any clue what this could mean?

I found that I don't like using sippy cups like the dr recommended but small bathroom cups are perfect. I agree about tastes changing. I prefer water now to any kind of sugar free flavored drink. A body pillow or just some extra pillows is a grea idea too. I'm using 5 right now.

What I would give for some iv fluids right now! Were you having trouble keeping things down or just not taking enough in? Hope you get better soon!

I was told no straws too. Today I worked harder and probably had 30 oz plus about a half cup of broth. Will try Popsicles tomorrow but they seem like too much. No pain meds today!! I did get a nap in too! Goal for tomorrow is to really push fluids. My mom is having a pool party so there will be lots of excitement. Hopefully can be social and have more energy.

I am a single, mom and will have some support but will be alone with my kids after a few days. How long until you all did dishes, laundry, made dinner, went to the grocery store, etc...you know...mom stuff? Thanks!

Glad you got to a doctor! Hope you feel better very soon!

Hoping everyone has an easy recovery!

Wonderful info! Zofran works wonders! I asked for it just in case to prevent like you said. You as a patient are your best advocate!

I have to be at the hospital at 9am tomorrow for 11:00 surgery! I can't think of anything else and the nerves are starting to kick in. I'm not worried about the lifestyle changes, but about surgery, anesthesia, etc. Not sure how I'm going to sleep tonight!