December 2012 Post Op Group

[one4ozzie 434]

's a I have periods when I feel the same. I think its gas pain. But heres question I NEVER thought I would ask...When should I expect to be able to go to the bathroom? I can pee but thats all. I even started chewable Fiber w/ Calcium pills today to try and help things along...

Cuz we are on mainly liquids, hardly anything builds up in our bowels. My Dr recommended some milk of Magnesia. But he said he would also suggest a suppository first to see if that will work instead of MoM for the first couple weeks. I used a suppository the other day cuz it had been 6 days, (this will b TMI) but hardly anything was released. If you feel pain is cuz you can go then try a glycerin suppository.

Gen :-)6/2012 - 267 : preop -->237 1 week post op. --> 226

[mommy2boys 40]

Thanks i just ordered mine!

[one4ozzie 434]

Thanks i just ordered mine!

I truly think you'll like it. I've heard from others it is good in Jello but I haven't tried it. There is a large list of potential uses for unjury's unflavored Protein. I got it to help meet my protein requirements while getting in the fluids. What a great 2 in 1!!!

Gen :-)6/2012 - 267 : preop -->237 1 week post op. --> 226

[Redoableme 60]

I went almost 2 weeks before I had a bm. My dr suggested a little hot toddy consisting of 1-2 tbs of milk of magnesia, 1 tbs of prune juice (I used apple), heat it up and chug it! I took it around 5 pm and the next morning everything was moving! Hope it works for you!

[thisshizzisbananas 97]

Hmmm' date=' I has surgery on 12/17 and only had a hint at full the day I had my first Protein Drink. I can consume several large gulps of liquid and still no full feeling. Everything I'm drinking is pretty thin liquid. Is this typical?[/quote']

I can drink several large gulps too. I'm hoping this is typical because I can't help it! I'm thirsty!! I can eat one whole container of yogurt now when before I could only eat half and I really hope I am not stretching my pouch out! What do you think?

[Momof4boys 46]

How are you doing? I had mine same day in Boston. Sore but hanging in there.

I am sore but just taking occasional Tylenol. I walked 30 min. Today which led me to an afternoon nap. It's amazing how many changes are taking place!

[one4ozzie 434]

I can drink several large gulps too. I'm hoping this is typical because I can't help it! I'm thirsty!! I can eat one whole container of yogurt now when before I could only eat half and I really hope I am not stretching my pouch out! What do you think?

I was doing some reading yesterday. What I had read is that at the point we're at it is rather hard to stretch the pouch. The reason being is the liquids basically just slide right thru which is why we have to wait after eating before drinking. Plus I was actually doing some logical thinking, woohoo, and I would think we might rip stitches with too much stretching. That would Only seem logical and on liquids virtually sliding right on thru non stop not much of a build up to stretch. Cuz again if we didn't wait after eAting the Water would wash everything thru. Now once we are eating more solid, non pureed, whole foods like steak, I can see stretching being a little easier. Does that make sense? It did to me so hopefully those who have a post op follow up soon could maybe ask your Dr.

Now with that being said, don't eat n eat n eat. I just think as we get rid of the gas and pain our intake is higher which is why we have to have at least 60g of Protein n at least 64oz of water cuz the pouch can do it and not stretch.

Gen :-)6/2012 - 267 : preop -->237 1 week post op. --> 226

[Bward 5]

Mines was 12/20/12 3 days ago :-)

[thisshizzisbananas 97]

I was doing some reading yesterday. What I had read is that at the point we're at it is rather hard to stretch the pouch. The reason being is the liquids basically just slide right thru which is why we have to wait after eating before drinking. Plus I was actually doing some logical thinking' date=' woohoo, and I would think we might rip stitches with too much stretching. That would Only seem logical and on liquids virtually sliding right on thru non stop not much of a build up to stretch. Cuz again if we didn't wait after eAting the Water would wash everything thru. Now once we are eating more solid, non pureed, whole foods like steak, I can see stretching being a little easier. Does that make sense? It did to me so hopefully those who have a post op follow up soon could maybe ask your Dr.

Now with that being said, don't eat n eat n eat. I just think as we get rid of the gas and pain our intake is higher which is why we have to have at least 60g of Protein n at least 64oz of water cuz the pouch can do it and not stretch.

Gen :-)6/2012 - 267 : preop -->237 1 week post op. --> 226[/quote']

That does make sense! I was wondering cause it seems like I can eat more and more with no ill effects and it was worrying me! Also, thank you for the reminder about not drinking 30 mins before and 30 mins after a meal. It's not really a biggie now so much I guess cause all we are able to do is drink really but in the next stages and beyond, that is definitely gonna be key! I go to my doc and nut tomorrow, so I am gonna mention this and I'll let you know what they say too. Thanks!!

[one4ozzie 434]

Mines was 12/20/12 3 days ago :-)

Welcome to the group. I added you to the December Dates list. It is over in the December Dates thread. I hope all is going well for u thus far :-)

Gen :-)

[one4ozzie 434]

That does make sense! I was wondering cause it seems like I can eat more and more with no ill effects and it was worrying me! Also' date=' thank you for the reminder about not drinking 30 mins before and 30 mins after a meal. It's not really a biggie now so much I guess cause all we are able to do is drink really but in the next stages and beyond, that is definitely gonna be key! I go to my doc and nut tomorrow, so I am gonna mention this and I'll let you know what they say too. Thanks!! [/quote']

Actually thank you for reminding me 30 mins. For some reason 15 minutes popped into mind :-)

Gen :-)

[thisshizzisbananas 97]

Lol. Sometimes it seems like a lot of information doesn't it?

[one4ozzie 434]

Lol. Sometimes it seems like a lot of information doesn't it?

It is a lot of info.

Got a ? for everybody. The insertion point by my belly button is still quite sore. Is this a consensus here. I'm a week post op.

Gen :-)

[Nicole K 352]

I am sore but just taking occasional Tylenol. I walked 30 min. Today which led me to an afternoon nap. It's amazing how many changes are taking place!

Sounds like we are doing about the same! Take care and Happy Holidays!

[Nicole K 352]

Mine too! And another above it to the right! Something's gotta give! Ouch! And I'm 6 days out!