August 6th...time for a healthy change. anyone else new in august?

[healthydnp 96]

I'm still on pain meds which seem to be helping. I am having gas problems as well. I feel like I want to burp but can't!

Well on day 2 and pain control is much better so far. Hard to sleep in the hospital but I have managed together a couple of hours off and on. Looking forward to going home.

[angemc 85]

Well on day 2 and pain control is much better so far. Hard to sleep in the hospital but I have managed together a couple of hours off and on. Looking forward to going home.

The hospital beds are sooo uncomfortable. It feels better to be home and able to sit on your own sofa (which is the most comfortable place for me at the moment!)

[angemc 85]

Donna. I feel like everyday gets better. It still takes alot out of me to shower but I feel the pain gets better every day. I go to the doctor today for a follow up so we shall see what the doctor says.

Brittani how did you go at your docs appointment?

[healthydnp 96]

Well just ate some Jello. Whopee. Strange to eat such a small amount and be full. good news is that I get to have full liquids tomorrow. Anyone else having chest and shoulder discomfort with deep breathing? Gotta keep at it so I don't get pneumonia.

[Ada81 31]

Did anyone else get the shakes really bad on the pre-op diet! I'm on day two and feel nauseous and shaky!!! ha ha all that badness coming out

[angemc 85]

Well just ate some Jello. Whopee. Strange to eat such a small amount and be full. good news is that I get to have full liquids tomorrow. Anyone else having chest and shoulder discomfort with deep breathing? Gotta keep at it so I don't get pneumonia.

Yes I did for the first two days. Better now though

[angemc 85]

Did anyone else get the shakes really bad on the pre-op diet! I'm on day two and feel nauseous and shaky!!! ha ha all that badness coming out

I didn't get the shakes but I got headaches and bad!!! They went away after day 4.

[Ada81 31]

The headaches are now kicking in I can't imagine what it must be like to detox off hard drugs!

[healthydnp 96]

The headaches are now kicking in I can't imagine what it must be like to detox off hard drugs!

One thing that helps the headaches is too add some sea salt to Water or shakes. The salt helps with headaches, nausea, mental fogginess. Add a teaspoon to whatever you are eating or drinking 2-3 times a day. It shouldn't increase your blood pressure or make you swell. it does help.

[healthydnp 96]

How are you guys feeling? How are you doing mentally with the food portion and post band diet? I have to admit that I am struggling today. Anyone else dealing with some post band emotions?

[donna450 130]

Well the time is nearing. I started my preop today. I take a lot of meds so I had to make a list out with each one listed and then check it off as I take it, so after surgery I'll have perfected it and won't miss any meds. I should have all of them by the 20th in forms I can take. I'm keeping a journal of the first two weeks then surgery and after surgery. I really want to keep to the program and my memory isn't all that good soooooo.........the list and journaling. I'm going to have my shake about 10 am. when I start feeling really hungry. And I like that idea of the sea salt. I get headaches 24/7/365 everyday, many times a day from tension, Migraine, cluster and sinus. I am 63 and started getting the Migraines at age 50, had headaches all my life. NOTHING has really helped except a new sinus pill I've found that is soooo big that I probably won't be able to take it after surgery. Doesn't that take the cake.....sorry, just a saying. Hope all goes well for everyone preop and postop. I'm getting my things at least a list ready to take to the hospital. Did you all have to take your medications in with you? I suppose I should because I take pills at 9a, 1p, 5p, 9p. Plus the Vicodin that will hopefully ease the pain. Well as usual spilled over again with the words. I love writing and tell a story. Oh, I have a novel that might be coming out soon on Amazon. Not quite ready to publish but soon. Wish me luck. Kudos to all of us that has taken the plunge and will continue to survive and enjoy the benefits. Donna

[healthydnp 96]

Well the time is nearing. I started my preop today. I take a lot of meds so I had to make a list out with each one listed and then check it off as I take it' date=' so after surgery I'll have perfected it and won't miss any meds. I should have all of them by the 20th in forms I can take. I'm keeping a journal of the first two weeks then surgery and after surgery. I really want to keep to the program and my memory isn't all that good soooooo.........the list and journaling. I'm going to have my shake about 10 am. when I start feeling really hungry. And I like that idea of the sea salt. I get headaches 24/7/365 everyday, many times a day from tension, Migraine, cluster and sinus. I am 63 and started getting the Migraines at age 50, had headaches all my life. NOTHING has really helped except a new sinus pill I've found that is soooo big that I probably won't be able to take it after surgery. Doesn't that take the cake.....sorry, just a saying. Hope all goes well for everyone preop and postop. I'm getting my things at least a list ready to take to the hospital. Did you all have to take your medications in with you? I suppose I should because I take pills at 9a, 1p, 5p, 9p. Plus the Vicodin that will hopefully ease the pain. Well as usual spilled over again with the words. I love writing and tell a story. Oh, I have a novel that might be coming out soon on Amazon. Not quite ready to publish but soon. Wish me luck. Kudos to all of us that has taken the plunge and will continue to survive and enjoy the benefits. Donna[/quote']

Donna

Sounds like you are ready. Most hospitals won't let you take your own medications unless it is one that they don't carry. I bought a pill crusher cor the bigger pills but you have to becareful because the extended release ones you cannot crush. Ask your pharmacist which are okay to crush and which are not. I could not take vicodin so they gave me liquid percocet and it has been a life saver. That is great that you are getting published! Sounds like you are doing well. Hang in there.

[Ada81 31]

One thing that helps the headaches is too add some sea salt to Water or shakes. The salt helps with headaches, nausea, mental fogginess. Add a teaspoon to whatever you are eating or drinking 2-3 times a day. It shouldn't increase your blood pressure or make you swell. it does help.

Awesome hadn't thought of that, many thanks! I took magnesium for the headache and hopefully my mental foggieness will be easily covered up at work tomorrow

[angemc 85]

How are you guys feeling? How are you doing mentally with the food portion and post band diet? I have to admit that I am struggling today. Anyone else dealing with some post band emotions?

I'm over feeling sore and gassy today! My incision sites are painless but my port site is really annoying me, and every time I drink I get gas pains! I have to keep reminding myself to go slow. I'm getting frustrated at not being able to sleep comfortably and being limited physically. The housework is starting to pile up and I just want to do it!!

Are you struggling with being on only liquids or just the portion size? I am finding myself thinking oh it's lunchtime I need to eat when I'm not even hungry. I'm also finding myself wanting a sip of Water but not wanting to deal with the gas pains again. It's frustrating.

[bsellis 105]

Did anyone else get the shakes really bad on the pre-op diet! I'm on day two and feel nauseous and shaky!!! ha ha all that badness coming out

I've had problems with low blood sugar since I was a child and it causes me to get nauseous and shaky. Maybe try some low calorie gatorade. That should help. I have to be on Clear Liquids for a week and I'm really worried about my blood sugar. I stocked up on gatorade so I'll be prepared!!