November 2012 Members Post Op

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I had a drain for the whole tone was in the hospital. It was kinda weird and just a little sore nothing that was unbearable. pulling it out hurt a bit but was very quick and was right before I went home so I wax excited to be leaving and the pain did not last. You will do great I am a week out and I would do it all again. Hope that helps

[KellyAnn805 21]

I just drank 10 ounces of magnesium citrate and am waiting for it to take effect. Tomorrow is the big surgery day - my first real surgery in my life. I am nervous but going through with it. Reading your posts about post-surgery makes me feel better because it helps me understand what to expect. Did you have to have a surgical drain? How long did you have to wear it?

I had my drain from surgery date (Monday) through Saturday. As soon as the drain was out, I felt much better, I didn't have much pain to begin with, but it was just having to lug that thing around and pin it up into shirts was a bit of a drag. I asked my Doctor as to why some doctors don't use it, and some take it out before one leaves the hospital and why he leaves his in so long. He said he leaves his in longer so he can monitor the color of the drained Fluid, to make sure that there is no infection and that way he can catch it sooner than the person getting sick. so that eased my mind about it and I was happy to have it!

[bakawaka 108]

Thanks for the insights about the drain. It sounds like a good idea to have one, though info not look forward to it.

[honeydue29 38]

Hey everyone, I'm 3 weeks post op today and I'm struggling really bad with my Vitamins and Protein Shakes. I feel so tired. My hubby is not able to come home after work because being a marine he is now in the field for a month and I'm alone dealing with 4 kids ages 7,6,2 and almost 7 months. I don't regret the surgery at all. I'm just tired and want to get my vits and shakes in. Thanks for letting me vent.

[catgirl12 21]

I had a drain for a week post-op . I was more annoying than anything . Good luck tomorrow !!

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Hey everyone' date=' I'm 3 weeks post op today and I'm struggling really bad with my Vitamins and Protein Shakes. I feel so tired. My hubby is not able to come home after work because being a marine he is now in the field for a month and I'm alone dealing with 4 kids ages 7,6,2 and almost 7 months. I don't regret the surgery at all. I'm just tired and want to get my vits and shakes in. Thanks for letting me vent.[/quote']

I am sorry that you are having a hard time! Thank you for sharing your husband with our nation that can't be easy the only thing I can suggest is that I keep a journal on one side of the page I put all the vitamins and check off when I take them and then on the other side I put food and Water to make sure I get it all in. I write down what time I need to do them.

[KellyAnn805 21]

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[honeydue29 38]

I am sorry that you are having a hard time! Thank you for sharing your husband with our nation that can't be easy the only thing I can suggest is that I keep a journal on one side of the page I put all the Vitamins and check off when I take them and then on the other side I put food and Water to make sure I get it all in. I write down what time I need to do them.

Thanks so much. I'm going to start writing everything. Thanks for the advice. Does your vitamins or Protein gives you a bad taste?

[worm2872 635]

KellyAnne, I think you will be fine taking the Pepcid when you get home.

[KellyAnn805 21]

KellyAnne, I think you will be fine taking the Pepcid when you get home.

Thanks Heather. I did call my Doctor, they told me to take both pills for today when I get home. Relief... I'm such a worry wort!

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Thanks so much. I'm going to start writing everything. Thanks for the advice. Does your Vitamins or Protein gives you a bad taste?

I don't get a bad taste can you tell which one has the bad taste ? I try to spred mine out

[worm2872 635]

Ok anyone else crying at the drop of a hat. I'm a mess today.

[FatFreeinNC 22]

Ok anyone else crying at the drop of a hat. I'm a mess today.

Omg worm! I'm such a basket case the past few days too! Crying at everything on TV lol! I hope it ends soon before I go back to work Monday...I keep wondering what's wrong with me so I'm glad you shared and I'm not alone <3. I'm 2 wks post op today.

[worm2872 635]

Oh thank goodness! I'm a little over a week out. I knew hormones would act up but damn so soon lol. I thought I was crazy!!

[FatFreeinNC 22]

No, its been bothering me for a few days now. Stuck in a plateau, bawling my eyes out and if not crying, I'm really snappy. Driving me crazy as it's not me at all!! I'm just trying to keep eating, drinking and exercising and hoping it will pass VERY soon lol! I hear it is hormones...wow do I dread the change later in life if this is what it'll be like hahahaha!