Here Goes...

[aBetterRay 17]

Well, it was bound to happen. Everything was fantastic, then came the bowel movements that should not have been. Around 2pm, two that had more content than I would have believed. Then about 3:30pm, the chills came, then cramps, and sweats, and some disorientation. This continued for hours. About 5pm, I figured I had become dehydrated. Even though I had been consuming plenty of Water, my broth intake for the last few days was only a cup per day, and I think my salt intake became too low, and I failed to retail enough water. I immediately went to more broth, and water, even adding a bit of salt to each. By about 8pm, I could feel it all subsiding. I continue alternating water and broth, putting aside Jello and popsicles, and my symptoms eased. It's now about 1am, and I'm back to a stable-feeling condition. Fluids by my side, sipping away as usual. This was my first side effect of the surgery and the recovery, and it wasn't too pleasant, but with Kelly's support, I'm back on track again. Hurray!

[john 181]

It sounds like you had a dumping attack.

[aBetterRay 17]

It may have been Dumping Syndrome. Many of the symptoms were present. Funny thing was that I have only been on the clear liquid diet, no fats, no sugars, and no excessive Fluid intakes. So far I have kept my intakes slow, regular, and light. Perhaps I must go so far as to seperate Jello (as more solid) from Water & broth to keep one from washing thru the other..,

[Ellie_Grace 271]

Wow that stinks! Hope you're feeling better now

[aBetterRay 17]

I am feeling better this morning, back to where I was 24 hrs ago.

[john 181]

Glad you're better...I'm not allowed Jello while on liquids.< /p>

[aBetterRay 17]

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Monthly patient support group, all meetings are free and Everyone is welcome!

Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital

First Floor Conference Room

15 Audubon Drive

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Date: June 5th, 2012

Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

June 2013 Topic: Vitamins

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Have fun and learn something new at the same time.

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[aBetterRay 17]

Glad you're better...I'm not allowed Jello while on liquids.

Jello could have been part of my problem. However, my discharge instructions for my first week included Jello, and jello was served with all of my meals (4) while in the hospital prior to discharge. I assumed jello to be safe for the liquid first week, but now I wonder.

[Ellie_Grace 271]

• Speaking of liquids- do you know what liquids are allowed for the liquid diet the day prior to surgery? Is is clear only or full liquids? What did you eat? Protein Shakes? Cream Soup? broth? Jello? What??
  
• BTW I have always read that sugar free jello is part of the clear liquid stage, just as long as it is sugar free you should be ok.
  

[aBetterRay 17]

My pre-op appointment, 1 week before surgery, covered all I needed the days leading up to surgery. Dr Boone asked that I go liquid diet 2 full day before surgery, mainly to give more room inside me for his work, and to reduce the size of my liver prior to surgery.

My surgery was 11am on tuesday may 29th, and Sunday noon may 27th, I only had broth, Water, Jello, and popsicles, basically what I'm on now. From midnight before surgery, I had NOTHING, and when I woke at 5am I took my Blood pressure meds with a tiny sip of Water. That was it, until I was out and had my first meal at the hospital, which is the same as I'm having now...

[Panda 354]

[*]Speaking of liquids- do you know what liquids are allowed for the liquid diet the day prior to surgery? Is is clear only or full liquids? What did you eat? Protein shakes? Cream Soup? broth? Jello? What??

[*]BTW I have always read that sugar free Jello is part of the clear liquid stage' date=' just as long as it is sugar free you should be ok.

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Seeing how every surgeon is different you should ask your Dr. so that you don't receive misinformation

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[aBetterRay 17]

I agree - what ever your doc told you, use that...

[aBetterRay 17]

Went to my first post-op appointment today. Numbers look good. I lost a total of 26.5 lbs in the 8 days following surgery, which is great, taking me down to 373 lbs. tonight I advance my diet to full-liquid, adding Soups, v8 juice, cream of wheat & oatmeal, liquid yogurt, sugar free applesauce, and soy milk. I also partially start my regimen of chewable vitamins. This time next week I progress to a soft food diet, considering all goes well this week. My exercise plan has increased, and hopefully by my next appointment on June 20th, I'll be enjoying the pool and hot tub. It's all good!!!

[Tammy483 162]

Went to my first post-op appointment today. Numbers look good. I lost a total of 26.5 lbs in the 8 days following surgery' date=' which is great, taking me down to 373 lbs. tonight I advance my diet to full-liquid, adding Soups, v8 juice, cream of wheat & oatmeal, liquid yogurt, sugar free applesauce, and soy milk. I also partially start my regimen of chewable Vitamins. This time next week I progress to a soft food diet, considering all goes well this week. My exercise plan has increased, and hopefully by my next appointment on June 20th, I'll be enjoying the pool and hot tub. It's all good!!![/quote']

Love your attitude! Good going .. Wish you the best on your journey.

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[aBetterRay 17]

Kidney aching on right gets intense. I think I slacked on fluids yesterday, so I began focusing on more H2O, and I walk around the house for about an hour to work everything thru. After getting a noon nap, kidney ache all but gone. More fluids and rest put the aches to bed. Better now, and looking to dinner. Now that I'm working into my full liquid diet, I'm gonna introduce one new food type a day, and see how my recovering digestive system accepts it...