mommaof4zs

I'm at Fort Hood Texas

Vitamins are a must. If I miss a day or 2, my energy is zapped. So I can't imagine 5 weeks without them. You really need to find one you can choke down. I know its hard, I was back in the hospital for 6 days with c diff at 3 weeks post op and I wasn't able to take them for a week. It was no fun. I am just now getting my energy back...4 weeks later. Good luck to you.

Yes, still here getting iv antibiotics because I tested positive for c diff.

This darn bug has landed me in the hospital since last night, not sure when I get to go home:(

I'm glad you are feeling better!

That's awesome!!

My hubby gave me a liter and a half of iv fluids this morning, I am really hoping to start feeling better soon. This is horrible. I was able to eat some Greek yogurt too this morning

Anyone had the tummy bug with just diarrhea? I am so weak and it seems to be taking me longer to get over this being post op...it is passing thru my whole family:/

I was told to crush my pills for 2 months, and take chewables vitamins. But apparently all surgeons are so different so I don't know what to tell ya:) after reading all these comments the past couple days, I started just cutting my pills in half and taking them that way and continuing my chewable vitamins. The 3 pills I have are so small though. And the other 2 that are capsules, I am still opening those up and just swallowing the powder. I just couldn't crush those other 3 anymore, It was making my pouch hurt so bad.

When did you all start eating nuts..and what kind did you start with? Or does it matter what to start with?

I have no problem with the chewables Vitamins, they are good. My problem is some of my other medications that I'm crushing...gag me.

I hope your nerves are better for your big day coming up today. You have been given some good advice. Thinking about you and hope everything goes well!

The first 24 hours are rough, no joke. But for me once I got of the morphine pump and onto the liquid pain meds, it went so much better. The key is to walk as much as you can. Especially right after surgery, as soon as they will let you up, take it slow and walk walk walk. And do the same when you get home along with making sure you sip on your water all day long, getting in as much as you possibly can! What kind of job do you have? I guess it depends on that...

I am supposed to be on chewables for 2 months.

That awesome!

I was just wanting to get an idea of how much other people were walking a day around 10 days post op. I have gotten up to 2 and a half miles/day and feel great. The nurse Practicioner wants me walking 4 miles a day by 6 weeks post op.

I get the yuckiest taste in my mouth from all my meds being crushed and after I eat as well. I got some sf listerine thin strips today and that's been a lifesaver!

Please add me to the fb page:) Jamie Clabo Leonard

I am 8 days post op and yesterday was my first day on solids and I felt hungry all day. But I am only allowed soft proteins right now such as cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, eggs, mashed beans(pinto or black) and cheese. Try some of those when you eat instead of applesauce or pudding so you are getting your protein in and it will stay with you longer. I think yesterday I just felt hungry b.c I knew it was the first day in 3 weeks I was able to 'eat' something. Congrats on the 19 pounds, that is awesome!!! Keep me posted on how you are doing since we are only 2 days apart! We can do this together!!!

Fort hood Texas:)

How far out are you?

Keep up the good work. I know it can be tough, really tough, but try and look at the big picture and what your end goal is you're working for. We are all here for you, this is an absolute no judgement zone!!!

I haven't had my first bm yet (surgery 9/24) but I sure have the bruises:) they shouldn't be giving them to you in the stomach, you've had enough trauma there. The best place I was told was your upper thigh. I have to do them at home once a day for 7 days so I'm sure I will be bruised for a while. My legs look horrible, but I wouldn't want my arms being bruised b.c then everyone else can see them.