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Had my surgery on 9/5/12, it has been a long hard month. Filled with many trips to the ER, lots of Dr. appointments, pain and highs & lows. But as of 10/5/12 I am down 50lbs. Still have a long way to go and hoping it starts getting smoother.

So I ended up in the hospital for several weeks. Couldn't keep anything down for weeks & weeks. I was eventually put on TPN/IV nutrition. Now I am not loosing weight. I have no feeling in my legs. Was told it was from severe malnutrition.

I am on my third Mirena, LOVE IT! I took it out in 2006 bc my husband (now my ex) & I decided to have one more. I got pregnant in the first month. Had my daughter and put another right back in.

Im on my 5th day POp, lots of embarrassing problems, unable to get any protein down, only maybe 8 oz of liquids, still urinating, excessive diarrhea, to the point i lost control of my bowels, pain is ok. I'm stressed

So I am 2 weeks P.O., and I smell everything. Anything slightly bad smelling sends me into dry heaves. Does anyone else have a hightened sense of smell?

Im mainly just drinking liquids still. Trying desperately to stay hydrated, but not keeping up very well. I'm lucky to get in 32oz a day. My post op is next week, anxious to see what they say. But as soon as I cut out the protien, the diarrhea stopped

Exactly!!!! Everything smells. I have two tiny dogs, they never smell, get bathed frequently, now I can't stand them being near me. Poor poochies. I also can smell everything else, my son is like geesh Mom! I was also very sensitive to smells when I was pregnant, but this is way worse.

I was up walking laps within an hour or so in my room after surgery. The nurses actually went and got me a ribbon bc I was doing laps around the floor. Its was sweet. But my Dr told me to start walking 2-3 miles/day at least 3days a week as soon as I got home.

My largest incision was on the right side, Im 2 weeks post op today, no pain meds since hospital. I get pains from time to time, I just walk it off. But its mainly if I use that muscle too much. ie...sneeze cough or jerk to get up.

Oh and Im only 1 & 3/4 weeks post op

I haven't been in to see surgeon yet, my "2 week post op" is really more than 3 weeks out. But I have a feeling that is the same case here. As long as I am not drinking whey protien supplements I am good. I am not getting anywhere near 75g of protien a day, more like 30g or so. But Im having to eat pure form. I am down over 30lbs already from my original weight. I stay tired but I'm a single mom of 3, & I was always tire before...lol.

So after 24hrs of no Protein, diarrhea stopped. I was feeling better, getting more fluids down. Then I started focusing on Proteins. I got 4oz of chk broth down, did ok. Started on the 42g tube, got about 4oz. An hour later, I was running back n forth with diarrhea. Still hasn't stopped. Going to PCP just to check blood work and she wants to do some culutures maybe fluids, but in her office. Surgeons office keeps saying its "unrelated" and offer no suggestions, kinda disappointed with them. On the pain scale I'm doing great, not needing pain meds. Doing great first part of the day, by early afternoon I'm exhausted. I woke up today, while trying to nap, I was panicked thinking I had solid food in my mouth, it was empty. But thought it was weird, I am so worried about making a mistake diet wise.

I showed the protien in the tube to the dietician at the hospital and she thought they were awesome, however with that said, i tasted one preop and they are very thick and syrupy. Not sure if I could get it down. After 7.5 hours of sitting in the ER waiting room with not being called back, I went home. It was a mad house. I managed to drink 4oz of chicken broth when I got home. Feeling better this morning. Surgeons office said the diarrhea was unrelated to surgery and I must of gotten a stomach bug. Both surgeon & PCP referred me to ER for fluids, but apparently it wasnt serious bc I was never seen. Gonna focus on getting down as much Protein and fluids as I can today.

Im drinking sugar free powerade, and thats it, everything that I have is zero sugar.

So i am officially Day 2 post op, supposed to go home today. Been coughing up lots of mucas and my chest is rattling a little. I get to start sipping Protein called Optisource. 2oz every 2 hours, something besides Water, can't wait! The dilauded is still making me nauseated and itchy, my poor nose and mouth are red and inflammed bc I've been scratching so bad. Happy Friday!!!!!

Now that the anesthesia has worn off as well as the PCA pump I have extreme shoulder pain. Haven't been able to sleep, roxicete doesn't touch it, its my left shoulder. Anyone else have this problem

Yep, been using the spirometer. Im home, trying to walk sip and get down the protien, between little naps.

So my surgery was yesterday, pain is pretty significant. I am pushing thru...walked about 50 laps today. I itch from head to toes, naseau is bad. Only allowed 1oz of Water eveey hr, tomorrow I get Liquid Protein 2oz every two hours. Other than walking, i can't keep my eyes open. I'm nodding off while writing this....lol. Hope everyone else is doing well.

So my big day has arrived!!! 8 hours and counting til I check in for surgery!!! Don't know if I can sleep....so excited!!!

Im headed to the hospital now...pre op weight 247 ......20lbs gone. Hope all the other Sept 5thers have a safe day &.speedy revovery

Its 5:45 and I an enroute to tbe hospital....I did sleep...inbtwn running to potty....lol the mag citrate has done me in. So excited!!!! Can't wait to wake up on the loser side :-)

So I have been mia for a while now, and must say I have missed this forum. I have had so much going on, my dd was in the hospital, then my granny was in the ICU for 3weeks, underwent 2 emergency surgeries and eventually subcumed to the illness last week, travelled outta state for the funeral. All three kids have started school, and my phone (which is what I use this app on) has been swapped out 5xs til it finally got fixed (i hope)..... With all this going on, I looked at the calendar to see my surgery is in 2days!!!!! Excited but overwhelmed at the same time. Hope everyone is doing well and I have truly missed the supportive friendships on here! Hugs to you all! Wendy

Oh and my starting weight was 267, preop weight as of today 250 :-)

My name is Wendy, been a crazy few weeks since I posted. Some smart person told me the time wld fly by...but my dd being in the hospital, my granny passing, and back to school time flew my and tomorrow is the day!!!! Can't wait!!!!