Back on Track

At least I hope. 5 days postop and I had to go in for an unfill. Apparently I had 4ccs in my band and must have alot of swelling because EVERYTHING was getting stuck. Even water. Procedure wasn't as bad as I had anticipated. She had to push a little harder than normal (so she says) because of my swelling from surgery but no major pain. I still cried like a baby because I have been so emotional the last few days. I think from so many days on liquids, no nutrition to speak of, and probably somewhat dehydrated. Well, now I feel better. Still a little sore so I have to stick with strictly liquids, no puddings, cereals, etc. for a couple of more days. At least I have been able to get in about 60 oz. of fluid today, including 1 protein drink. Tomorrow will be better.

Hi, Follow the Dr. and or Nurses directions to the letter. You really need to heal. I ran back to my Dr. two days after my surgery because I could not keep water and liquids down. They gave me another protein drink to try, they made me sit in the office and drink VERY SLOWLY

(now that is the KEY) one sip at a time small baby sips. It took ma almost 45 minutes to take in 11 ounces of fluid. It did stay down. You did the right thing. I was as swollen it really take a long time for swelling to go down. You will feel so much better. Just remember go really slow smallest little sips until you can handle more. Hang in there you are doing GREAT. I am now just 3 weeks post op and got stuck on some food while on vacation. I just had to wait it out and go slower next bite. I feel your pain it is a feeling we just do not want to have. You will feel so much better by the weeks end. Thinking of you. Kathy imaluckydog

Rhonda, I'm so sorry!!!! I sure hope you feel better! My heart is with you!