Any September surgeries out there

[stitchergirl88 24]

It took me an hour to get out of bed. But my question is where my drain tube is right above it is a slight bulge..is that normal

I don't know if thats normal I am a nurse but have no special info on this stiff except what we all know, but I have had that bulge too. Mine seems to be more to the right of it but above a steri stripped site. Makes my stomach look like lopsided. I have been worrying about it and I put lots of cold packs on the area, mainly bc it helps with incisional pain but also thinking the bulge is from swelling. I don't seem to have any plumbing issues as I can eat, drink, and get rid of it. But the drains purpose was to eliminate Fluid buildup that happens during the healing process. I think its ok unless you feel its hurting too much or causing you the inability to eat and digest. Although I know you were having nausea so I hoped you asked the doc about getting zofran as its a little chewable and very effective. My concerns for myself is that it feels like I keep swallowing air when I drink Water. I don't use a straw but almost every time I have that gas bubble feeling then a burp that like crawls out of my stomach. No puking yet though!

[Amanda R 56]

I don't know if thats normal I am a nurse but have no special info on this stiff except what we all know, but I have had that bulge too. Mine seems to be more to the right of it but above a steri stripped site. Makes my stomach look like lopsided. I have been worrying about it and I put lots of cold packs on the area, mainly bc it helps with incisional pain but also thinking the bulge is from swelling. I don't seem to have any plumbing issues as I can eat, drink, and get rid of it. But the drains purpose was to eliminate Fluid buildup that happens during the healing process. I think its ok unless you feel its hurting too much or causing you the inability to eat and digest. Although I know you were having nausea so I hoped you asked the doc about getting zofran as its a little chewable and very effective. My concerns for myself is that it feels like I keep swallowing air when I drink Water. I don't use a straw but almost every time I have that gas bubble feeling then a burp that like crawls out of my stomach. No puking yet though!

That's crazy, because somehow even though I sip I still swallow a ton of air too. It doesn't hurt anymore than usual. I could of just noticed it. But after struggling like I did to get out of bed I was just hoping I didn't pull something.

[stitchergirl88 24]

If anything is new or worsened like all of a sudden its way more difficult then I would notify a doc asap. I have a lot trouble getting up too but not anything new.

[stitchergirl88 24]

One great thing for ppl to hear who haven't had the surgery yet is that its only a couple days out from the surgery and I feel much better. The best thing though? I don't feel hungry at all. Like I didn't eat the first day home because I wanted to focus on Water but I ate yesterday only bc I know I needed to. I have no desire to eat and no hunger pains or feelings. Its awesome to know I eat and survive on less than my five year old niece. Weird but awesome!

[Chellep 17]

Yes stitch I agree! food has started to look good again but I have no hunger and only drink my Protein because I have to. So bizarre!

[Amanda R 56]

U guys are lucky you get protein...I don't get to start Protein till the 24th

[stitchergirl88 24]

Well if you slip up and drink a Protein Shake or pudding, your body should handle it fine as we are all fine and if you talk to your surgeon ask him why you have to be on Clear Liquids so long. Sucks that our lives can be dictated by a surgeons whim instead of best treatment based on evidence where then we would all have the same diet.

[Amanda R 56]

I think I can handle it. Anyone else's hair falling out

[stitchergirl88 24]

For the hair, take Biotin it comes in a sublingual form.

[Amanda R 56]

I will def have to get some

[Amanda R 56]

I will def have to get some I bought a handkerchief to put my hair in when I go to work so no one can see my thinning hair

[SueC1 27]

For the hair' date=' take Biotin it comes in a sublingual form.[/quote']

Where did you find it in sublingual? I looked all over and couldn't find it. I crush it and put in my shakes.< /p>

Start weight 224, Surgery weight 205, Current weight 199

[stitchergirl88 24]

I found my sublingual Biotin in a Vitamin shop. They probably have it in health shops but the store I got it from was literally called Vitamin Shoppe. I started taking it before the surgery and haven't so far noticed more hair falling out then usual. I also keep my hair in a high knot and try to only brush it once a day and only when its dry.

[Amanda R 56]

Ill have to see if I can find it...I can't take any Vitamins until the 24th but it will be good to have some on hand

[stitchergirl88 24]

I doubt the dissolvables count but its good to have as the Hair loss is suppose to peak several months after the surgery.