tiffdmill 26 Posted September 5, 2014 I too am still having gas but it hasn't been terribly bad. Not getting much in before I feel tightness. Aiming for a few ounces every hour, but I'm not stressing about it at this point. I am on clears until Sunday, so it's just been Jello, crystal light, Isopure and broth. Pain meds have made a big difference in my level of comfort. I've been trying to use sparingly though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiffdmill 26 Posted September 5, 2014 Hope everyone still in the hospital will make it home soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Georgia Pritchett 53 Posted September 5, 2014 So Decaf coffee made me sick. At least I won't be tempted to have a regular one soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzo291 5 Posted September 5, 2014 I had mine the 3rd just waiting to get discharged from the hospital now. I have had the hiccups bad the last two days but other than that everything has been going very well. Pain is under control and just sore at the incision sites. I hope everyone else is doing well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Myonlybattle 65 Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) I'm home today and it feels so good to be out of the hospital! I still have gas - nurses let me sip Mylanta before I left but said No to Gas X strips or pills. The nurses have said the gas should be gone in a few days and I agree with what some of you said - if I can get rid of the gas, I think I'd feel pretty good! Having an Ispure right now, planning on a sugar free popsicle later. Is anyone itchy? I'm itchy all over, near incision sites and on my arms too. We are all past the worst part (I hope!!), so let's get it done and hopefully enjoy the movement of the scale! Edited September 5, 2014 by Myonlybattle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiffdmill 26 Posted September 5, 2014 I haven't had any itchiness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SOVANNA 9 Posted September 6, 2014 I had itchness on face and arms. I think it was because of the baf reaction i had to diluated. If i can get all of this gas out of my system, i would feel sore but okay! Im taking small sipes of crystal light but no Protein Shakes right now. I just want to stay hydrated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wisdom2KnowTheDifference 32 Posted September 6, 2014 Has anyone experienced a slight cough/throat itchiness about 3 days post op? I am using my spirometer, but I'm prone to bronchitis/pneumonia so just a little worried. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiffdmill 26 Posted September 6, 2014 I've had a bit of productive coughing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Myonlybattle 65 Posted September 6, 2014 @@Wisdom2KnowTheDifference I had a productive cough too - I think it's normal because some Fluid is built up from lying down so much. Didn't have a sore throat though. If you can cough and get stuff up, do it. It killed me but I put a pillow on my stomach and did it. I am trying to stay off the pain meds during the day -- I @@SOVANNA, I am the same as you. If I could rid of this gas I think I'd be fine (sore but bearable pain). I keep walking and it doesn't seem to do anything. I am 3/4 through a Premier shake that I started at 7:30. The nurse and NUT said the first few days home we should just focus on getting 48 ounces of Fluid in. I'm hoping to do 2 Protein shakes today but who knows. Felt so good to be home and sleep in a comfortable bed last night - we all seem to be doing pretty well. I'm counting on what others have said - each day it gets a little better . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SOVANNA 9 Posted September 6, 2014 I still have the annoying cough. My surgeon said it was becuz they used a tube down my throat and collasped my lung to perform the surgery. It has gotten better each day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SOVANNA 9 Posted September 6, 2014 Also is anyone experiencing a strange sensation in your stomach after you sip on Fluid? I pray that the feeling will be unnoticable in the future! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Georgia Pritchett 53 Posted September 6, 2014 Yes but it's going down. I also found it is better if the Fluid is not cold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papoose 48 Posted September 6, 2014 Day 2 home. I felt good when I woke up this morning. Trying to drink a lot more today. Gas pains are not that bad. I went to the grocery store. Very tired when I got back. So I am resting. Drank some Protein. And drinking Water. Hopefully it gets better everyday. Good luck to everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiffdmill 26 Posted September 7, 2014 So, I think I'm feeling hunger which is unexpected. Does anyone else have hunger? I moved on to full liquids from clears last night. I do think the added substance of the full liquids has been helpful, but I still feel some hunger. Maybe its because i'm not getting all of my fluids and Protein in. Today I'm going to focus on getting as close to my Protein and Fluid goals as possible. Also, feeling tired today. <sigh> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
