June surgery dates

[SheWins1 207]

Try biotene mouthwash at cvs.

I take Gas-X .I will have to try that mouth wash. Thanks!

[nursesettie 85]

At my post op appt Friday they said it was normal. It is bc of the deep stitch in the abdomen. I am two weeks tomorrow too and they said it could last until week 3 or 4. Hoping not. I go back to work tomorrow.

Anyone else around my date returning to work?

I went back after two weeks wish I had 3 weeks.

[Kami63 215]

I went back after two weeks wish I had 3 weeks.

Me too! This is painful

[Busterdoodoo 38]

I agree...think I pushed it by going back at two weeks! I've been so sore

[brandnew 72]

I was sleeved June 25th, went to work July 1st and 2nd for a few hours and resumed my normal work hours on July 8th.

Btw I'm the dean at my school and we are having a summer program so it's not a desk job, as long as students are there I'm walking around, there's no time for sitting... but I really feel like I'm back to normal. My Dr is just as surprised by my progress as I am!

[NancyG 58]

I have a red rash on my stomach along where I injected my lovenox (blood thinner) shots. My doctor had me do self injections for two weeks after surgery. Just as I was finishing my last day of injection' date=' a red splotch appeared, similar to hives. Then it appeared on the other side of my stomach two days later. Anyone ever have this? I tried hydrocortisone and drinking benedryll but it didn't help. I called my doctors office yesterday and I'm waiting for a call back. The rash/hives are super itchy![/quote']

I had it was told to take Benadryl by ARNP. Got some liquid took it a couple of nights and it was gone.

[Lisa O 52]

Hello everyone so glad to see all the positive feedback ! I have a question for those who are post op I finally get to start my purée stage tomorrow so happy but I have no clue as to what is considered a purée food I can only eat about 6-10 spoons food Protein Shakes have been going good and Water intake fine all Vitamins in but I'm finally able to eat and I have to admit I'm nervous I don't want to end up bringing it back up ! Any suggestions would be very very appreciated! Thanks you all for the support

The best for me has been cottage cheese-low far small curd, light and fit yogurt, no fat refried Beans, and cream Soups. I had split pea yesterday but had to put it through the blender first to make it real creamy.

[Lirpa 10]

Hi Lirpa' date=' For lunch I had a 4oz unsweetened applesauce cup, 1/2 of a ripe avocado (mashed) about 4oz; for dinner I had a 4oz can of "Underwood chicken spread" which is chopped chicken...I pureed it with a little bit of apple sauce, very watery, but oh so good!!! With those foods and the one shake I had for Breakfast I reached 73g Protein today! I have an 8oz cup of skim milk starting about a half hour after each meal too....of course it takes me over an hour for each meal, lol

Today I bought bananas, strawberries, pears, yellow squash, butternut squash, and potatoes...all of which will be pureed/mashed for parts of my meals....I got the canned chicken, some canned ham, Vienna sausages, tuna and Salisbury steaks (those are mainly for my son but I may try to puree one in a few days for myself), lol....I also got natural Peanut Butter to add to a chocolate shake if I want to, and applesauce...

For breakfast tomorrow, I wanted to have eggs...but realized I forgot to buy them today lol......so I will figure something out--proteins first though Lol...

What did you have today?? What are you planning?[/quote']

Hi Brenda,

Thanks for the info Although I want more to eat it seems when I'm eating food, puréed I can only eat abt 2-3 Tablespoons of whatever before I'm full. Ok, so today I had 1/2 cup of Protein Shake that has 16 protein and for lunch I had abt 1/2 container of yogurt, Greek , but for dinner, yes, someone suggested pureeing Wendy's chili. I tried it and have had no problems with it and I loved it. Only abt 3 TBSP. I can't seem to get all the liquid down and eating enough protein too. I know that's why I'm not losing very fast. I'm not eating enough calories/protein.. My husband BBQ some marinated chicken filets and I'm going to purée them with unsweetened applesauce. That sounds so good.

So let me ask, for breakfast you had a full cup of shake? How long does it take you to drink it. How are you getting all your Water too? Oh, I love Adams peanut butter, that's a great suggestion..

[Nursebarbie 392]

Me too but my doctor is really calm and said as the internal swelling goes down I will be able to take in more. He said to focus on fluids first.

[Brenda0928 145]

Hi Brenda' date='

Thanks for the info Although I want more to eat it seems when I'm eating food, puréed I can only eat abt 2-3 Tablespoons of whatever before I'm full. Ok, so today I had 1/2 cup of Protein Shake that has 16 Protein and for lunch I had abt 1/2 container of yogurt, Greek , but for dinner, yes, someone suggested pureeing Wendy's chili. I tried it and have had no problems with it and I loved it. Only abt 3 TBSP. I can't seem to get all the liquid down and eating enough protein too. I know that's why I'm not losing very fast. I'm not eating enough calories/protein.. My husband BBQ some marinated chicken filets and I'm going to purée them with unsweetened applesauce. That sounds so good.

So let me ask, for breakfast you had a full cup of shake? How long does it take you to drink it. How are you getting all your Water too? Oh, I love Adams Peanut Butter, that's a great suggestion..[/quote']

Lol....it takes about 40 minutes for the 8 oz shake....but I am usually moving around doing things then sip some, and back and forth.....I have been getting in all my liquids....my dr counts the applesauce as a Fluid, and the skim milk too so that helps!

[Onesassychick79 35]

I am on pureed and i love the wendys chili! I also add shredded cheese and plain Greek yogurt to it for added protein!

[Aline728 301]

@ onesassychick...what kind of cheese on the chilli you said?

[less=more 26]

Three weeks out today only 5lbs down sence surgery but I gained 13lbs in the hospital so I'm down 18lbs in three weeks not bad I don't think.

HW 364

SW 314

ASW 327

CW 309

[Onesassychick79 35]

I just bought a Colby jack combo shredded...not sure which cheese has most protein...i only use a pinch

[Aline728 301]

2 postop went great loss 15 pounds since last appt. I had gain one pound from surgery at 2st postop but i lost it and 14 more....yeehoo