8 day post-op report

patrickgd · March 12, 2009

I don't think this post is a Q or an A but felt like posting anyway. I am now 8 days after-surgery. The only problematic thing I've got going on is Diahrea (scary I think I might actually know how to spell it right now). I went to the doctor yesterday and they gave me an IV of Fluids for rehydration, although I felt fine. They did blood tests which all seemed to be good except slightly low potassium levels. I was asked to provide a stool sample, but just could'nt do it "to order" so I am about to go make a delivery now (like you really cared or needed that info... sorry).

Overall I have not had any of the "common" side effects such as, nausea, vomiting, cramps, etc. just the one mentioned above. I still have one more week of full liquid left :confused: JOY! :w00t: I'm not sure how much weight I've lost but plan to weigh today and find out.

Thanks to all who have offered support.

nicanette · March 12, 2009

Hey patrick....it seems u are doing as well as me. I am doing just as well..still trying to figure out how to stop the hunger sometimes but other than that ok. I havent been prescribed any Vitamins by my doc and i think thats strange but oh well maybe he will give me something when i go next week for a follow up. I will also be overly happy to leave this liquid diet in a week! Good job and keep up the good work

patrickgd · March 12, 2009

Well I just returned from weighing in and lost 10 lbs. this first week following surgery. That combimed with the 14 I had lost the week and a half before surgery comes to a total of 24 lbs. total loss. I know I have to increase the activity to keep losing. So this week I will begin walking daily.