false SEPTEMBER 2018 SURGERIES AND SUCCESS

[Frustr8 7,886]

Thank you @ RnYBeyhive, for the reminder , it is intervention time. And wouldn't you know, I CANNOT FIND my MoM, the lovely cheery cherry friend. Tomkitten, my son and loyal minion, would tell you my meds are all in an area 2 to 3 feet square. Daily meds front and center, prn meds one side, "only if I have too" meds to the right. There sits my Miralax, 3 different types from 2 different doctors, the empty large zip lock bag my Lovenox was in, Gone all Gone and the Mommy MoM is missing. Nary a ring on the carpet to see. So I made Tomkitten get down on his stomach with a flashlight and look under,my bed, see I have not been able get down there since knee replacement # 2- no way to push myself back up. See if you have only 1 you can use healthy to take stress off of weak one, I longer have a healthy strong knee. Transplants are nice, a relief. from unending pain, but 85% efficient. Now what to do? Eureka, I remember I have 1/2 bottle of Mag Citrate left from the opioid- induced ostipation/ Constipation I got into once
Knee # 2 much more painful than #1, only Norco would touch it.
So Tomkitten heped me open it, since my thumb surgery in October last year I run risk of mal-locating it . Bummer having to have,help with bottle caps and jar lids
Forgot how much I hate this stuff, lemon sour, salty & Precious was underjoyed, I could feel her rising up in anger- WTF WTF WTF?. But slowly 1 to 2 oz at a time, I got 're down. Now I am waiting for THE battle to ensue " down below". Might as well keep putting sips of Fluid in, maybe dissipate the taste?
WE SHALL SEE*****
WHAT WILL BE****
Your Bound-Up Buddie. Frustr8 😔😌😔

[Spellbound 48]

SOME TIPS THAT HELPED ME
- Buy a dry brush. It’ll make you feel rejuvenated for your showers.
- Get a squatty potty so your first poop won’t kill ya (definitely worked for me)
- Protein drinks: taste a lot early on so you’ll know what you like
- Your taste buds can change quickly. You may hate everything you once liked. Don’t overstock.
- Sugarfree pudding mixed with premier is AMAZING!

10lbs down from my surgery date and my Blood Pressure is down. Woot!

Good luck friend!

[cindih576 17]

Just had surgery on September 24. Hasn’t been too bad yet for the most part finally was able on day 5 to completely stop pain meds. Still dealing with a bit of Constipation. Looking forward to post op on Tuesday and getting the drain out

[Frustr8 7,886]

Today is Sunday, I think I will offer Precious blenderized light Clam Chowder, strain it if necessary. Half a cup , here we come! If it works I might add some Protein Powder tho evening. Don't want to unless Precious accepts it, that powder is expensive. She likes Soups, that's what I will brew up!

[Frustr8 7,886]

Precious is not being perfect, we will going for an exploratory EGD on October 12th at 2:15pm (shss! She does not know!) at Doan Hall, same building I had my surgery in at OSU, in the meantime I must molly-coddle ,her with the current cream Soups, other strained soups, broth, Protein Shakes and beaucoup fluids. But at this point she and more solid.pureed just don't get along. First mini- goal acheived, under 300,pounds, 298,6 as of Monday afternoon! Color me incredulous!😆😛👸

[LynnV1964 134]

1 week follow up yesterday and down 11lb since surgery, 16lb overall since start of 2 day liquid pre op!! Surprised at how quickly that happened.

This is my first full day back to work and while I woke up easily, I’ve been lightheaded in the shower and had to sit down a couple times while getting dressed. I’m wondering if it’s due to low blood sugar till I eat or what? I’m pretty sure once I get more food in my system it should pass (it’s my 1st full day of full liquids/puréed).

Any ideas or helpful hints?

[Frustr8 7,886]

My only joy right now in this midst of. WTF- land, 8 have had a First min- goal, I have broken out of 3-how much did you say?-town. and into two- fer- ville 298,6 pounds Mondaym Hey I will take what joy where I can! Don't regret,surgery. Just mad at my BODY, this is not an okay reaction!👸😪💦

[RnYBeyhive 67]

The thought of food makes me want to 🤢 sometimes. I barely eat once a day because I’m not hungry and I’m still getting used to forcing myself to eat. I need to try to hit my Protein goal and even though I have over 10 shakes on hand I can only really deal with 3 of them. Looks like I’ll have to buy more shakes because I’m just not getting anything in smh

[TX4everLinds 115]

On 10/03/2018 at 07:45, RnYBeyhive said:

The thought of food makes me want to 🤢 sometimes. I barely eat once a day because I’m not hungry and I’m still getting used to forcing myself to eat. I need to try to hit my Protein goal and even though I have over 10 shakes on hand I can only really deal with 3 of them. Looks like I’ll have to buy more shakes because I’m just not getting anything in smh

I hear ya @rnybeyhive. I’m same.

[TX4everLinds 115]

On 10/03/2018 at 07:45, RnYBeyhive said:

The thought of food makes me want to 🤢 sometimes. I barely eat once a day because I’m not hungry and I’m still getting used to forcing myself to eat. I need to try to hit my Protein goal and even though I have over 10 shakes on hand I can only really deal with 3 of them. Looks like I’ll have to buy more shakes because I’m just not getting anything in smh

I hear ya @rnybeyhive. I’m same.

[H2neal 40]

Today I woke up and felt like I had turned a curve. I felt good. Nothing hurt. No gas pains. I got up got moving got me a caramel Protein Shake and when I was almost done with a wave of sickness hit me. Felt weak and sick. Now want to go back to bed. Wonder if it was too much Protein at once? Ugh

[Frustr8 7,886]

And day by day it continues on, well hopefully we all are on the Healing Train.🚝

[Frustr8 7,886]

Still on liquids, cream and strained Soups, popsicles , Jello and Protein , ah the beloved Stage#2, I'm ready for senility, I'm already on this kind of diet, might as well remove my dentures! Oh maybe not, I'm prettier this way!😜😆👼👸

[Frustr8 7,886]

And on we March into October, we sure are getting a neat group of people joing in this month, and a few who were September Surgeries just joining NOW!

[cindih576 17]

So tomorrow I am 2 weeks post surgery. Weight was falling pretty good (18 lbs) now the past four days nothing. I hate to think I’ve plateaued already😞