Gingerbred.

My info: 24 days since surgery On all my Vitamins, regularly Try to meet my daily requirements of Protein and fluids (close with 10) Try to walk at least once a day (on days I can stand) Weight from 217, to today 190. My issue(s): Still bedridden Difficult to sit up or stand, much less walk Light headed, heart pounds Cramping in calves, biceps, and today lower right stomach (not gas, muscle) Terribly nauseous, but have not thrown up. Doctor says this is normal, but I would like to be able to sit or stand by now. Thankful not to have a desk job or I would be fired pretty soon.

Djmohr: that's what I was thinking but my blood work says it is okay. I am anemic and my blood pressure is low, but that would not account for the cramping. I am off of all my blood pressure meds, and making sure to take vitamins, including iron. I have gone back to liquid diet to see if that helps at all.

I am still bedridden, nauseous, and cramping in my muscles. My PCM did get some blood tests, but haven't heard anything abut them, yet. I've gone back to a liquid diet to see if that helps. Every day I tell myself that today will be different, but no changes, yet.

I was given one for after surgery, but at ER they were more interested in life threatening situations vs my issues. The said since I did not have a clot, I should be okay and to follow up with surgeon. However, the surgeon says it is not the surgical part that is the issue. I feel as though everyone is stove-piped and not looking beyond their scope of expertise. Tomorrow I go to PCM and am keeping my finger's crossed for some our of "lane" thinking to help me.

Thank you. Surgeon and nut said to go to ER, so I did. Hands and feet were going numb. All blood worked checked out except dde, and they did an X-ray for a blood clot in lung. All clear. They sent me home saying they did not know what it is, but it is not life threatening. To come back if it continues. I love that, come back if it continues! I couldn't walk out because I was still having the same issues. Ugh and bigger ugh!

I'm calling my pcp tomorrow and check in with her, but I am not able to actually get to her because there's no way I could walk to her office. My weight is not the issue for sitting, standing or walking, and does not restrict me from movement. It is the feeling of light headed ness and heart racing. I did not have this before my surgery, but have felt it since day one of surgery. I even asked to stay one more night in the hospital because of this feeling, that has now not subsided for over 3 weeks. My surgeon says it has nothing to do with the surgery. I makeup everyday to stay hydrated since that seems like the most logical answer. My urine is light in color. Getting up and going to the bathroom totally exhausts and winds me. Between this and nausea, I am beyond myself.

I am forcing the liquids and Protein within 10 points if not completely meeting my daily requirements. Even to the point of adding to my nausea. Ugh! On the next post, I always steady myself when getting up, but that's not it. Sitting or standing is the part that is impossible. Within a minute or two I have to lie down from light headedness and I am winded.

Thanks ????