April 2013 Post-Op Group

[Krystal7k 243]

I'm 3 days out and the smell of real food doesn't bother me at all! It actually turns my stomach. I tried eating some cream of wheat today and my pouch was like umm nope that's gross. Even struggling to drink Protein shakes to ensure I'm getting my Protein in. Its difficult!

surgery date - Apr 5th/2013 9am

Im the most nervous about protien I hope I can get it all in

[missmegan 37]

I have never been so happy to see a poached egg in my entire life!! I'm finding that I'm handling soft Proteins better than my shakes. Phew

HW 296 - SW 266.3 - CW ???

[Krystal7k 243]

I have never been so happy to see a poached egg in my entire life!! I'm finding that I'm handling soft Proteins better than my shakes. Phew

HW 296 - SW 266.3 - CW ???

How much protiens in a egg

[missmegan 37]

How much protiens in a egg

I think it's about 6-8 grams. During this first into to food I'm not expected to meet all of my Protein through the food. Have to work up to it!

HW 296 - SW 266.3 - CW ???

[Krystal7k 243]

I think it's about 6-8 grams. During this first into to food I'm not expected to meet all of my Protein through the food. Have to work up to it!

HW 296 - SW 266.3 - CW ???

do your with Protein with milk

[Krystal7k 243]

do your with Protein with milk

Mix

[jackie-o 22]

My surgery was April 3...doing pretty good. I am having a hard time getting the liquids and Protein in for the day. I have ran a low grade fever twice. I have been walking and trying to keep going.

[MissTiff 38]

My surgery was April 3...doing pretty good. I am having a hard time getting the liquids and Protein in for the day. I have ran a low grade fever twice. I have been walking and trying to keep going.

Jackie set a timer for every 15 mins to sip Water that's what I do and it helps tremendously. I'm still struggling with Protein as well but every little bit counts and it gets easier. So far today I've only taken in about 35g of protein and that mainly came from a Protein shake.

surgery date - Apr 5th/2013 9am

[Wendilou 180]

Okay so i got to the hospital at 5am, and checked in. Then they took me to the Pre-op area where I got my IV started and hooked up to lactated ringers and antibiotics. Then I met the Nurse anesthetist, operating room nurse, and anesthesiologist. Each of them reviewed my medical history with me, asked about allergies and such. my doctor came in and said hi. Then they gave me some sedation and took me into the OR. I woke up in recovery and had been there for about an hour and a half. My pulse ox and BP were continually monitored. I initially had some mild pain, about a 4 or 5 on a scale of 1 to 10. I have a morphine pump which I pressed every five minutes or so. When my room was ready they wheeled me there and my Mom was waiting for me. my mom is a retired OR nurse so she and my floor nurse chit chatted for a while which was a bit annoying cause couldn't follow the conversation due to the morphine. After Mom left, I dozed on and off since then. I am not needing to push the morphine pump for pain. I only have a slight soreness now. I have a catheter in and IV still. I just asked if I would be able to remove the catheter and go for a walk, but the doc wants me on bed rest today. No Water or ice chips or anything until tomorrow afteR my EGD but they did let me brush my teeth thank goodness! My mouth is so dry. I am so happy to be on the Losers Bench!!

[missmegan 37]

Okay so i got to the hospital at 5am' date=' and checked in. Then they took me to the Pre-op area where I got my IV started and hooked up to lactated ringers and antibiotics. Then I met the Nurse anesthetist, operating room nurse, and anesthesiologist. Each of them reviewed my medical history with me, asked about allergies and such. my doctor came in and said hi. Then they gave me some sedation and took me into the OR. I woke up in recovery and had been there for about an hour and a half. My pulse ox and BP were continually monitored. I initially had some mild pain, about a 4 or 5 on a scale of 1 to 10. I have a morphine pump which I pressed every five minutes or so. When my room was ready they wheeled me there and my Mom was waiting for me. my mom is a retired OR nurse so she and my floor nurse chit chatted for a while which was a bit annoying cause couldn't follow the conversation due to the morphine. After Mom left, I dozed on and off since then. I am not needing to push the morphine pump for pain. I only have a slight soreness now. I have a catheter in and IV still. I just asked if I would be able to remove the catheter and go for a walk, but the doc wants me on bed rest today. No Water or ice chips or anything until tomorrow afteR my EGD but they did let me brush my teeth thank goodness! My mouth is so dry. I am so happy to be on the Losers Bench!![/quote']

Welcome to the other side!! Keep up your good attitude I recommend pain stuff at night though because it can be hard to get comfy to go to sleep. Keep us updated!

HW 296 - SW 266.3 - CW ???

[jackie-o 22]

good luck! ask for those mouth swabs, they help a whole lot.

[Wendilou 180]

Just got to stand up at bedside!!! It felt good to stretch my tummy out. and now I'm burping! Yay! My insides are waking up

[Krystal7k 243]

Just got to stand up at bedside!!! It felt good to stretch my tummy out. and now I'm burping! Yay! My insides are waking up

Hope you get to go home soon

[Wendilou 180]

Having a lot of trouble sleeping tonight...not because of pain though. Maybe because I slept for five hours during surgery and post-op.... Definitely bored, reading is still difficult-having trouble concentrating for vey long. I won't be going home until Wednesday evening.

they gave me a scopolamine patch for nausea even before the surgery, so I'm sure that's keeping me comfortable. my tummy is starting to make some Grumbling noises which is oddly comforting. I also have a drain in and I can't wait to get it and my catheter out!

[Dorian 683]

Having a lot of trouble sleeping tonight...not because of pain though. Maybe because I slept for five hours during surgery and post-op.... Definitely bored' date=' reading is still difficult-having trouble concentrating for vey long. I won't be going home until Wednesday evening.

they gave me a scopolamine patch for nausea even before the surgery, so I'm sure that's keeping me comfortable. my tummy is starting to make some Grumbling noises which is oddly comforting. I also have a drain in and I can't wait to get it and my catheter out![/quote']

Bored already?? I hope to enjoying the quiet alone time, but I will probably be bored too it seems like you are doing good! Glad for that! Hope it continues. Best wishes!