5 days out

[Chris77 1]

Hi I had surgery 5 days ago and although clear fluids are going down well. Full fluids is another story completely. I have been dealing with quite a bit of pain but was finally given the correct med for me today. Children's Tylenol was the only pain med I was taking and I think it was giving me dumping syndrome. Omg that was horrible. Anyway I was feeling alone and just decided to find some support out there because I live outside of Kingston, Ontario and would love to know that it's ok to not be tolerating everything right away. And that why do the classes focus only on the nutrition aspect. Yes 99% is all about us learning what to do and expect. However maybe one person could have said it will hurt and your first few weeks may suck but this is what you should expect!!!! Just a little thought/rant. It's over now. Lol. :-)

[SnowDaisy 73]

Hi Chris

Just wanted to say hi and welcome.

I can't give you much advice really because my op is on the 29th Jan.

I think the clear liquid foods are fine right now. But the children's pain relief meds will not be sufficient for you and yes might cause you dumping syndrome.

I must admit, I'm not looking forward to that first week after surgery...but at least time passes, so hopefully it will feel like it's passing quickly...lol.

Hope you feel better soon

X

[DLCoggin 1,788]

Welcome to the forum Chris and congratulations on your surgery! The first week or two following the surgery can be challenging but I think you'll be surprised at how quickly the pain resolves itself and when you see those pounds melting away - everything else will become nothing more than a distant memory!

You're gonna love the new you!!