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Hey ke-sa, how do you like the unjury products? I've tried a few protein powders and am not thrilled with any of them, making me hesitant to order unjury. Your thoughts?

Good idea ke-sa, might ask hubby to take me to the park this evening. Different scenery to take a walk.

I don't think I'd do roller coasters so soon. So much throwing your body around, I just wouldn't trust it. But check with your doc. ????

You are so right, Ginger! I don't need a DUI...I don't think they offer a puréed diet in jail! Thanks for the feedback!

Mamie60 I am right there with you! Had another epic breakdown yesterday choc full of tears, but today I feel much much better! No pain meds, except one regular Tylenol pill, and I'm able to move around great. Slow, but great. I didn't have any drains, but I'm only able to walk a little bit on my street, and will have to keep increasing the distance. It has been such a help to be able to reach out to you and the group to help keep my sanity through this process! Thank you! New favorite meal is Gerber peaches and scrambled eggs! Lol

hey Ferguson23024, we are surgery twins as I had mine on the 8th as well. Yesterday was the first day I went twelve hours without pain meds. Today I was able to take one extra strength regular Tylenol and it's helped me with not being sleepy, but minimizing the discomfort of this one stupid incision that's been causing me grief. I was also able to do a walk half way up my street and felt good about that. I sure hope you're feeling better soon and can get the nausea taken care if because with all these stomach muscles having been worked on, vomiting feels like pure hell!! Try the sugar free Popsicles if you can, they feel good on your mouth if it's dry, and helps get liquids in.

Pixers, I felt the very same thing about my pain meds. Just yesterday was the first day I went 12 hours without pain meds. I too was spending so much time sleeping that I didn't care about eating or drinking. After yet another tearful breakdown, questioning what the heck I did to myself, my doc reassured me to give my body time and push to get the fluids in because dehydration is a sure fire way to get readmitted. I ate lots of Popsicles yesterday and swore I'd give it the old Girl Scout try today. I forced myself to get physically out if the bed and eat Breakfast (I was moving slower than molasses, but did it), and then 30 mins later drank 1/4 if my daily protein. The sample menu my NUT gave me was a life saver. I purchased Gerber baby foods to make my foods easily to access while I'm home alone. (Not the best tasting, (expect the peaches - love them) but meet my 3-4 tablespoon needs for a meal until I get down the purée process. The other thing I did today was changed over to taking one extra strength Tylenol instead of the lortab. It's helped me greatly and let's me be awake to eat/drink more. I feel A LOT better. By all means, check with your doc before changing any of your prescribed meds or routines. I sure hope you're feeling better soon!

Leena, I am so sorry to hear of everything you're going through. I sure hope you've experienced the worst of it and that you're on the road to recovery.

You're 8 days post op from RNY? Any chance you could leave and do something else while they eat? At least until you get a little further in your journey.

Niiiiice! I like that idea! I'd be happy to successfully get the water and protein in at this point.... Thanks for the suggestion!

Anyone who has had RNY in the last week or two mind sharing a day in the life of what you're eating and drinking, including amounts and times you're consuming them? I ask because I don't think I'm getting in enough food, water or protein and need to try something soon.

I also took an extension cord so my phone would reach my lap comfortably.

I about froze to death in my room, but I typically run cold. I did see some hops is fans as I did my walking so you may be able to call ahead and see if they have them for your use and may not have to pack one. On another note, to ditto a previous post, I packed a bunch of stuff I never unpacked. I slept so much and when I wasn't I was being poked on or tested for something, I was texting to keep family and friends up to date on my status, or chatting with visitors. So I had no time for reading my book or anything else. They also had all the toiletries I needed. Since I'm skittish about showering anywhere except at home, luckily I was too drugged on day one, and day two I was able to hold off on showering until I got home.

Wooooow! How cool! I'm so sorry to hear one is sick, and hope he/she is back home soon and feeling better! You sound like you have lots if great fun reasons to get better soon! I bet you're pretty excited thinking of how much more active you'll get to be when you're back on your feet!

Oh no!!! I am so sorry you are having such a difficult time. Good that your doc will see you today to get the abscess cleaned up. Hopefully they'll get it drained and get you on some good antibiotics to clear it up. Did you really mean a sick goat? Somehow I'm thinking that was a typo...:-)

Today will be the first time I venture out of my room and down to the first floor. This has GOT to get better! mamie60 I hope you had a good nights rest and have a better morning!!! We sure need it!!!

Yep...had a meltdown earlier this evening. I'm frustrated with the level of discomfort I'm having coupled with the fact that I've been in a bed for the last 6 days, with little improvement in sight. Overwhelmed by all the meds and vitamins and can't seem to get a food routine down that doesn't upset my stomach.

I am so sorry that happened to you. I can only imagine how you may feel. I agree though, maybe it was for a good reason that you'll never know. Hopefully soon enough they will get you situated and back on the calendar!

Ah ok. I don't have any drains and didn't have my gallbladder removed. Wishing you continued speedy recovery!

Mamie60 - wow! Lucky you! If I don't take my pain meds every 4 hours, it's terrible. I can't walk more than 10 mins without getting exhausted. Do you have any more discomfort with one particular incision? For me it's the one on the mid right side of my stomach.

Lip Balm is a must, my doc let me bring gas ex dissolvable strips, which helped with gas. A pillow to put on your tummy for the ride home. Everything else is pretty commonly known. Best of luck with your surgery!!

So sorry to hear if the problems with your knees. Very good news that it wasn't blood clots! I'm trying to get organized with the meds and foods too. Discovered yesterday that milk (cow) is probably not going to be my friend. Lol I'm tolerating soy milk very well though. But all the meds and supplements are a bit overwhelming to get timed correctly. Nexium, Colace, multivitamin, citrical, b12 and pain meds. Phew! Feel like I'm running my own personal pharmacy. Lol!

ambpete - hi! How are you feeling? Moving around much? I am still very immobile with a good bit if pain from that one incision. Still taking the pain meds on the regular or it's torture. Only able to walk my upstairs hallway a few laps a day.

Hi Ke-sa! How are things going? How are you feeling?

Hey Leena - just checking in to see how you're doing.