6 days post op and screwed up bad...

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Pooping isn't an indication that you are in the clear. Drinking prune juice probably isn't on your plan right now either -- a lot of sugar, empty calories and no Protein.

You REALLY need to call your surgeon and tell him what you've eaten. He's much more capable of telling you the warning signs of leaks or ruptures than a board full of unqualified strangers on the internet.

After you speak to him, it's imperative that you figure out why you've put your health at such risk over a few bites of food. I would suggest you reach out to a professional counselor to help you through this process. At the very least, find a OA meeting in your area. It's my OPINION that you are really going to need local support if you are putting yourself at such risk so early out.

Best of luck to you.

[MTWilliams 86]

Already going to counseling, I know why I put myself at risk. I have ptsd and also an eating disorder. Like I said.....I feel fine, in fact I feel better than I did yesturday. Prune juice is recommend if I feel I need it. I'll call him if I think it's necessary and I don't feel well. Thanks.

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[LipstickLady 25,682]

Already going to counseling, I know why I put myself at risk. I have ptsd and also an eating disorder. Like I said.....I feel fine, in fact I feel better than I did yesturday. Prune juice is recommend if I feel I need it. I'll call him if I think it's necessary and I don't feel well. Thanks.

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Alrighty then! I am curious why you think prune juice is needed and how pooping is going to "clear" you.

[ella37 455]

Pooping isn't an indication that you are in the clear.

I should've made myself more clear, I meant that the food was probably no longer in her stomach.

Yes, I fully encourage the OP to relay everything to her surgeon and closely monitor herself for any potential problems.

[Xombae 113]

Just a thought, but you should reaaaaallly dilute the prune juice if it's allowed and you need it. I know on my plan I wasn't allowed any kind of juice until phase 3, and it HAS to be diluted. But I know everyone's plan is different, but if it made you nauseated, then it's probably a bad idea.

[MTWilliams 86]

Already going to counseling, I know why I put myself at risk. I have ptsd and also an eating disorder. Like I said.....I feel fine, in fact I feel better than I did yesturday. Prune juice is recommend if I feel I need it. I'll call him if I think it's necessary and I don't feel well. Thanks.

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Alrighty then! I am curious why you think prune juice is needed and how pooping is going to "clear" you.

Well....1. My surgon recommended prune juice if I felt constipated which I do and 2. Luckily I have a very qualified PA for a husband and im guessing he's telling the truth when he says I'm not showing any signs of an obstruction. So like I said, im finw. If my symptoms change I'll let him know. Until then there's no need.

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[MTWilliams 86]

Just a thought, but you should reaaaaallly dilute the prune juice if it's allowed and you need it. I know on my plan I wasn't allowed any kind of juice until phase 3, and it HAS to be diluted. But I know everyone's plan is different, but if it made you nauseated, then it's probably a bad idea.

Yeah as soon as i started to feel nauseated I stopped drinking it. Juice is allowed starting right out of surgery. Everyone's dietary restrictions are so different and yea for some reason I can have as much 100% juice as I want but I found they they still have way too much sugar so I got the ones with 0 or very minimal sugar.

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[LipstickLady 25,682]

Oh lordy, I'm confused.

If your husband is a "very qualified PA", why did he give you pudding, and why are you here asking questions better suited for a medical professional? Surely he'd agree that you should talk to the person you entrusted your life with when you had the surgery.

I'm glad you're fine. You are a grown woman and clearly you've got everything under control.

Best!

Well....1. My surgon recommended prune juice if I felt constipated which I do and 2. Luckily I have a very qualified PA for a husband and im guessing he's telling the truth when he says I'm not showing any signs of an obstruction. So like I said, im finw. If my symptoms change I'll let him know. Until then there's no need.

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[MTWilliams 86]

Oh lordy, I'm confused.

If your husband is a "very qualified PA", why did he give you pudding, and why are you here asking questions better suited for a medical professional? Surely he'd agree that you should talk to the person you entrusted your life with when you had the surgery.

I'm glad you're fine. You are a grown woman and clearly you've got everything under control.

Best!

Well....1. My surgon recommended prune juice if I felt constipated which I do and 2. Luckily I have a very qualified PA for a husband and im guessing he's telling the truth when he says I'm not showing any signs of an obstruction. So like I said, im finw. If my symptoms change I'll let him know. Until then there's no need.

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Yes, you do seem confused. Yes I am grown, and I was looking for support not an uppity backlash. The pudding was okay-and listed on my week 1 dietary guidlines-nurse told me to stay preop till the 29th....could have been a mistake on her part. It was the other things that were not-the soilds. Those thing I ate alone without his knowledge. Anyway, yes thank you for your comments but no thank you.

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[Xombae 113]

So as well.all know today was thanksgiving and boy was it a challenge. I had my proceedure on the 18th (6 days ago) and was advised to be on Clear liquids till the 29th. I tried my best but could not shake the feeling of hunger. My husband gave me a chocolate pudding cup and that helped. But as people with food addictions know all too well, that opened a big wide door. I infused my chicken broth with salsa, allowed myself to eat very small bits of chicken, then ate about 1.5tbs of coleslaw, 2 tbs of stuffing, 2 tbs of garlic bread, 1tbs applesauce and 2tbs of pumpkin pie-no crust. Now, this was not all in one sitting but throughout the day. I feel like scum. So discouraged and disappointed in myself. Physically I feel stuffed. I can breathe and expand my diaphragm fully but I'm uncomfortable for sure. Still trying to get my liquids in though. I don't really know what I'm asking for but perhaps that I'm going to be okay and that this happens? Maybe a scolding? I don't really know but I'd love to hear from anyone..........

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You kind of asked for a scolding. If you can't take it then don't openly post about screwing up when there's people out there that take this surgery seriously.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

So as well.all know today was thanksgiving and boy was it a challenge. I had my proceedure on the 18th (6 days ago) and was advised to be on Clear Liquids till the 29th. I tried my best but could not shake the feeling of hunger. My husband gave me a chocolate pudding cup and that helped. But as people with food addictions know all too well, that opened a big wide door. I infused my chicken broth with salsa, allowed myself to eat very small bits of chicken, then ate about 1.5tbs of coleslaw, 2 tbs of stuffing, 2 tbs of garlic bread, 1tbs applesauce and 2tbs of pumpkin pie-no crust. Now, this was not all in one sitting but throughout the day. I feel like scum. So discouraged and disappointed in myself. Physically I feel stuffed. I can breathe and expand my diaphragm fully but I'm uncomfortable for sure. Still trying to get my liquids in though. I don't really know what I'm asking for but perhaps that I'm going to be okay and that this happens? Maybe a scolding? I don't really know but I'd love to hear from anyone..........

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Yes, you do seem confused. Yes I am grown, and I was looking for support not an uppity backlash. The pudding was okay-and listed on my week 1 dietary guidlines-nurse told me to stay preop till the 29th....could have been a mistake on her part. It was the other things that were not-the soilds. Those thing I ate alone without his knowledge. Anyway, yes thank you for your comments but no thank you.

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"Uppity backlash"? Uhm...ok. You posed the question, you asked for feedback. Seems to me you don't like the idea of calling your surgeon, so *I'm* the bad guy?

And uh... your plan is quite unusual. Unlimited 100% fruit juice, pudding on clear liquids, etc?

Very interesting, I have to say!

[MTWilliams 86]

There's a difference between a scolding and then a continuous battering. So yeah. Also, don't assume I don't take this process serious. We all have a food addiction and thats obvious or else we wouldn't be in the positions we're in. Some have it worse than others and for reasons only they can understand. I happen to be one of those people. Not one person is better than anyone else here and it's not okay to act as if u are because you've yet to screw up as I did. Everyone screws up and I pray for your sake and lipsticks' sake that when it happens to you, the people who hear you out will be kinder and more uplifting in your time of regret and need. I pray that for your sake theyll be less belittling and help lift you up instead of kick you while you're down.

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[MTWilliams 86]

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[LipstickLady 25,682]

Wait, WHUUUUT!?!?! My advice to you was out of concern. I was sincere in my thoughts and in my advice. Never did I scold you or "batter" you. Never did I say you didn't take the process seriously, and never did I belittle you.

If you are taking my efforts to help you as a "kick", that's on you, not me.

Feel free to block me. And again, best of luck to you.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

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So...clear liquids are different than full liquids. Perhaps it's not that I'm confused, it's simply that what you are saying and what you mean are two different things.