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Hi Jennifer, Fingers crossed with the MRI results. I called the reg nutition line and left a message for Monica. Another Nutritionist called me back though. It was very helpful to talk because I am getting a little frustrated with the options. I am still feeling wiped out. I did have a suger free fudgsicle which is a little higher in calories then the popsicles. L
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I started driving again yesterday. Seems to be okay so far. I've stopped the Oxycodone as well... I was getting headaches with it and still was in pain from the surgery... It just didn't seem worth it. I am so hungry!
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Feeling better today. I spoke with the nutritionist on the phone today and she said I could start having some yoghurt and some cream (low fat) Soups. I am so looking forward to going to the grocery store tonight and shopping for some low fat/low salt options. Jennifer: How are you doing? L
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Hey,
Yes they gave me the liquid oxycodone which I stopped taking after yesterday morning bec the headaches were crazy! I am trying to get by with just reg adult tylenol. This liquid diet sucks I am so hungry too. God I can't stand it!!! Yep we have a almost a week under our belts.
I went on a walk outside and boy did that put things in perspective. Here I was feeling guilty for being out of work but I definitely need the time to recover. I do have to start driving tomorrow to pick my son up from preschool which makes me a little nervous. Have you driven yet? That's one of the reasons why I stopped taking the pain meds.
I cut my meds in half which seems to be fine. I can't believ there are people who don't have to do the liquid diet and can go onto mushy foods right away.
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I am glad your fever went down! Hope the head ache goes away as well. The first few days were really tough for me with being sore and daily headaches... ugh! And it didn't help reading in the forums about all of these people who thought the surgery was a breeze and that they weren't even in pain..... What??? That just made me worry even more that something was very wrong with me. But beginning yesterday I think I am finally on the upswing. Now I am just so freaking hungry. This liquid diet has been VERY hard, but we almost have a week under our belts! In terms of my regular medications I have been cutting them in half and that seems to be okay. The only one thats really hard is my Metformin, which is a huge pill- I end up cutting that into like 8 peices. I tried crushing them all in the beginning but I just couldn't handle the taste. Did they give you pain meds?
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Hey Jennifer,
Today sucked for me. How are you? My fever went down. We wound up finding adult liquid tylenol at CVS after my husband called all over the place looking for it, no one told him it was on the shelf. Give me a call if you feel like it. I will email you my number
I had such a bad headache all of last night. The pure liquid diet is really difficult. It wasn't so bad pre op bec we had that meal to look forward to. I am also hating crushing up all of my regular medications. They taste horrible.
We'll get through this right?
L
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Hey there, Jennifer is kind of grumpy...It's definitely not you. Have you ever heard her voicemail message? She talks a mile a minute..
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Hey There, I got home on Thursday as well. Feeling alright but today I have a fever. Dr. R told me that if it goes up to 101 then I need to go to the emergency room. Did anyone have massive bruises when taking the levonox? Jennifer: It was neat seeing you. I hope you are feeling alright. It's good that they are being proactive about your liver. Did anyone have trouble finding the liquid tylenol that wasn't for children? How active were people after their surgery? L
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J: I am sure that will help, though you should probably eat some roughage. Can you do a romaine, green pepper, cucumber salad with 4 oz cut up chicken at night? It is very filling. You can also call me if you want I can send you my number. I think sometimes it's easier if you have a buddy. My husband and 4 year old are active participants in this. My son (the 4 yr old) likes to make my shakes for me. Anyhoo, if you need support I am here!!!! Figure we should get to know each othe rconsidering we both have Dr. R and will be at his mercy on the same day. Can we request to room together in recovery? :cursing: L
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Jennifer, Definitely don't cancel your surgery. Try to just finish up the week with the shakes and meal at night. You could skip the meal and just go full force with the shakes if that's easier. I know how hard it is. I ate a a lot of things I shouldn't have before I went on the the pre op diet. If you just do the shakes you will probably lose at least 3-5 lbs before Wed. Also make sure you drink your Water. I have been using the 2 cups of greens (lettuce) pretty liberally as well as the 1 cup of peppers and cuckes with Paul Newman's diet dressing. It helps fill me up. Hang in there. Just a few more days. Then we are on complete liquid! Do you have someone to support you at home? Lilytime
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Hey Jennifer, That was the time that Dr. R's assistant had mentioned but yes I need to call the day before, just like you. Hmmm perhaps we will be recovering roommates...we should look for each other. :cursing: It's nice to know that you will be there too! Evenings are very very hard. They always have been. I actually am astounded that I haven't had any carbs (except for the ones in the Protein shakes and two fruits/veggies). The caffeine situation is difficult. What shake have you been using. The carnation instant Breakfast has been the one for me. I actually wound up ordering two cases of it on the Nestle website. So hard to believe it is almost here. I started the journey in August and I remember when he told me how much weight I needed to lose I wanted to cry. I was thinking that he would send me on my way until I lost it, but the monthly check ins were so crucial. Also so glad he required it because now I am used to eating less. Though this will still be hard. lilytime
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Thanks Carol. I am at 9:30 AM. feeling good about it. I have lost 62 pre op pounds from August. I never thought I would get to this day....
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Hi There, I am scheduled for surgery at B&W on June 2 as well. Starting to feel nervous. A bit upset that I ate 2 oz more of salmon tonight at my "meal". It's my own fault bec/ I didn't have enough shakes today. Did anyone have to stay in the hospital for more than one night? I am also a bit scared about the general anesthesia. Any advice? Another quick question, post surgery do they group patients that have had the same surgery in the same room? Thanks. Lilytime
