April 2014 pre-op group

[DOMINICANA88 44]

really! well at least you can get your Water down

I'm a month today and I'm still having a hard time. The Water is getting better but food is still hard for me

[DOMINICANA88 44]

that's a good idea ! i did that today i put two scoops of Protein in my shake that gives me 60 even tho it taste gritty its just better to get it over with and not have to worry about it later but imma try 3 scoops next time , do you mix different Protein together ?

is anyone else having a hard time getting in there protein intake and Water ? i sure am and i am 14 days post op

I am 8 days out and it was a struggle at first but now im getting much better at it. I determined that if I used 3 scoups of powder in 16 oz of milk once that was finished I would have gotten in 90 grams of protein for the day. Thats done at nighr beforw bed so I can start on it first thing in the am. I keep a water bottle that totals 50 oz of Water ans still make sure I have 1 G2 during the day. It's work but its possible. Hope I gave you some helpful ideas on how to push it

[mysleeveid13 100]

I'm three weeks out and I feel like I've gone backwards. I wasn't sick at all the first two weeks on Clear Liquids. Then, I started all liquids for weeks 3 & 4 and I'm constantly nauseous. Water , crystal lite, anything but unsweet tea with splenda gives me horrible heartburn. I'm on priolosec and he gave me zofran for the nausea. I guess I need to go back to clear liquids for a few days. Anyone else having nausea issues? I was so happy I felt so good post op now I feel gross. Blech!

[MissTrish14 44]

Sipping Water is still a chore. Find it difficult to get all my water. it so its I don't know if I'm still supposed to just chug to get the water or what to get all the water that I'm supposed to have.

you don't want to chug water it will make you very sick.

[MissTrish14 44]

I'm three weeks out and I feel like I've gone backwards. I wasn't sick at all the first two weeks on clear liquids. Then, I started all liquids for weeks 3 & 4 and I'm constantly nauseous. Water , crystal lite, anything but unsweet tea with splenda gives me horrible heartburn. I'm on priolosec and he gave me zofran for the nausea. I guess I need to go back to clear liquids for a few days. Anyone else having nausea issues? I was so happy I felt so good post op now I feel gross. Blech!

I'm not a doctor and I'm not giving medical advice, but I was having those symptoms and my doctor prescribed carafate and help coat on my esophagus track anime drinking much easier

I'm three weeks out and I feel like I've gone backwards. I wasn't sick at all the first two weeks on clear liquids. Then, I started all liquids for weeks 3 & 4 and I'm constantly nauseous. Water , crystal lite, anything but unsweet tea with splenda gives me horrible heartburn. I'm on priolosec and he gave me zofran for the nausea. I guess I need to go back to clear liquids for a few days. Anyone else having nausea issues? I was so happy I felt so good post op now I feel gross. Blech!

I'm not a doctor and I'm not giving medical advice, but I was having those symptoms and my doctor prescribed carafate and help coat on my esophagus track anime drinking much easier

I'm three weeks out and I feel like I've gone backwards. I wasn't sick at all the first two weeks on clear liquids. Then, I started all liquids for weeks 3 & 4 and I'm constantly nauseous. Water , crystal lite, anything but unsweet tea with splenda gives me horrible heartburn. I'm on priolosec and he gave me zofran for the nausea. I guess I need to go back to clear liquids for a few days. Anyone else having nausea issues? I was so happy I felt so good post op now I feel gross. Blech!

I'm not a doctor and I'm not giving medical advice, but I was having those symptoms and my doctor prescribed carafate and help coat on my esophagus track anime drinking much easier

I'm three weeks out and I feel like I've gone backwards. I wasn't sick at all the first two weeks on clear liquids. Then, I started all liquids for weeks 3 & 4 and I'm constantly nauseous. Water , crystal lite, anything but unsweet tea with splenda gives me horrible heartburn. I'm on priolosec and he gave me zofran for the nausea. I guess I need to go back to clear liquids for a few days. Anyone else having nausea issues? I was so happy I felt so good post op now I feel gross. Blech!

I'm not a doctor and I'm not giving medical advice, but I was having those symptoms and my doctor prescribed carafate and help coat on my esophagus track anime drinking much easier

I'm three weeks out and I feel like I've gone backwards. I wasn't sick at all the first two weeks on clear liquids. Then, I started all liquids for weeks 3 & 4 and I'm constantly nauseous. Water , crystal lite, anything but unsweet tea with splenda gives me horrible heartburn. I'm on priolosec and he gave me zofran for the nausea. I guess I need to go back to clear liquids for a few days. Anyone else having nausea issues? I was so happy I felt so good post op now I feel gross. Blech!

I'm not a doctor and I'm not giving medical advice, but I was having those symptoms and my doctor prescribed carafate and help coat on my esophagus track anime drinking much easier

I'm three weeks out and I feel like I've gone backwards. I wasn't sick at all the first two weeks on clear liquids. Then, I started all liquids for weeks 3 & 4 and I'm constantly nauseous. Water , crystal lite, anything but unsweet tea with splenda gives me horrible heartburn. I'm on priolosec and he gave me zofran for the nausea. I guess I need to go back to clear liquids for a few days. Anyone else having nausea issues? I was so happy I felt so good post op now I feel gross. Blech!

I'm not a doctor and I'm not giving medical advice, but I was having those symptoms and my doctor prescribed carafate and help coat on my esophagus track anime drinking much easier

I'm three weeks out and I feel like I've gone backwards. I wasn't sick at all the first two weeks on clear liquids. Then, I started all liquids for weeks 3 & 4 and I'm constantly nauseous. Water , crystal lite, anything but unsweet tea with splenda gives me horrible heartburn. I'm on priolosec and he gave me zofran for the nausea. I guess I need to go back to clear liquids for a few days. Anyone else having nausea issues? I was so happy I felt so good post op now I feel gross. Blech!

I'm not a doctor and I'm not giving medical advice, but I was having those symptoms and my doctor prescribed carafate and help coat on my esophagus track anime drinking much easier

I'm three weeks out and I feel like I've gone backwards. I wasn't sick at all the first two weeks on clear liquids. Then, I started all liquids for weeks 3 & 4 and I'm constantly nauseous. Water , crystal lite, anything but unsweet tea with splenda gives me horrible heartburn. I'm on priolosec and he gave me zofran for the nausea. I guess I need to go back to clear liquids for a few days. Anyone else having nausea issues? I was so happy I felt so good post op now I feel gross. Blech!

I'm not a doctor and I'm not giving medical advice, but I was having those symptoms and my doctor prescribed carafate and help coat on my esophagus track anime drinking much easier

I'm three weeks out and I feel like I've gone backwards. I wasn't sick at all the first two weeks on clear liquids. Then, I started all liquids for weeks 3 & 4 and I'm constantly nauseous. Water , crystal lite, anything but unsweet tea with splenda gives me horrible heartburn. I'm on priolosec and he gave me zofran for the nausea. I guess I need to go back to clear liquids for a few days. Anyone else having nausea issues? I was so happy I felt so good post op now I feel gross. Blech!

I'm not a doctor and I'm not giving medical advice, but I was having those symptoms and my doctor prescribed carafate and help coat on my esophagus track anime drinking much easier

I'm three weeks out and I feel like I've gone backwards. I wasn't sick at all the first two weeks on clear liquids. Then, I started all liquids for weeks 3 & 4 and I'm constantly nauseous. Water , crystal lite, anything but unsweet tea with splenda gives me horrible heartburn. I'm on priolosec and he gave me zofran for the nausea. I guess I need to go back to clear liquids for a few days. Anyone else having nausea issues? I was so happy I felt so good post op now I feel gross. Blech!

See if your doctor will prescribe Carafate. It will coat your esophageal tract and make drinking easier

[Bigjkzgrl 40]

Sipping Water is still a chore. Find it difficult to get all my water. it so its I don't know if I'm still supposed to just chug to get the water or what to get all the water that I'm supposed to have.

I have tried both. For me chugging equals a dump every time.

[mysleeveid13 100]

Thank you, Miss Trish! I will ask him about it. I'm willing to try anything at this point because it's getting to where I can't lay down at night because of the heartburn.

[msshellg 63]

My April Buddies,

I hate to hear of any difficulties anyone is having. I do get nauseated after eating and especially after drinking the Protein. It makes me feel really bad. Not so much after drinking Water. I was able to "eat" some last night and it went down pretty good.. I out eat in parenthesis because I can only get down a tiny amount. But I am thankful for that!

Gixxergirl please take care if yourself!! You've been doing so good, I pray it all corrects itself.

I'm officially 2 weeks post op today and this is the first day I have felt more like me... I'm talking about from a mental standpoint. I have been so depressed.

[colady1913 8]

you don't want to chug Water it will make you very sick.

Found that out last night in accident. Reverted to an old habit and chugged and felt miserable!

[colady1913 8]

8 days post OP and yesterday and today I have had TERRIBLE incisional pain in my main incision. It's not infected I had a nurse look at it, but I swear there is a hot searing knife in my belly. It has gotten so bad that even the slightest movement puts me in tears. Anybody experiencing this. I was off narcotic pain meds for days 6-7 and now I'm back in because I can't stand it:(

[WickedBeauty 87]

8 days post OP and yesterday and today I have had TERRIBLE incisional pain in my main incision. It's not infected I had a nurse look at it, but I swear there is a hot searing knife in my belly. It has gotten so bad that even the slightest movement puts me in tears. Anybody experiencing this. I was off narcotic pain meds for days 6-7 and now I'm back in because I can't stand it:(

Oh no!!! I'm so sorry about your pain. My incisions, more so the main incision, is more tender than it had been but no swelling or redness. According to my Dr yesterday I'm healing fine.

Your mention of a hot seating knife makes me think you should be having the site checked, sounds like you are? Praying that it's nothing serious. *hugs*

[jfraz357 13]

Just found out I'm allergic to Calcium Supplements!!??? Lip swollen like Will Smith in Hitch!!

[gixxergirl 85]

Just found out I'm allergic to Calcium Supplements!!??? Lip swollen like Will Smith in Hitch!!

Well what happens now? You need it don't you? Milk?

[mcmedic13 8]

The same thing happened to me about 13 days post op. I felt like a hot poker was in my main incision. The dr said it was from my nerves healing. Stayed for a couple of days and hasn't bothers me since. I am now 3 weeks out

[colady1913 8]

Oh no!!! I'm so sorry about your pain. My incisions, more so the main incision, is more tender than it had been but no swelling or redness. According to my Dr yesterday I'm healing fine.

Your mention of a hot seating knife makes me think you should be having the site checked, sounds like you are? Praying that it's nothing serious. *hugs*

The actual incision is healthy, just very painful.