Afrikanaaa

I'm 4 days out and struggling to consume the right amount of water. And being this dehydrated is making my blood pressure and heart rate go up. Any tips to getting in fluids?

Same here. i leave for Tijuana today and have surgery tomorrow am. Pre op diet done.. now to do the post work.I had the band so I know alot of what to expect post op.. more liquids. good luck you two! ????????

As a so-Cal resident hearing I will eventually be able to eat a small taco or chipotle made me happy. I'm only 3 days out from surgery, struggling to ingest my 48-64oz. It seems impossible now but I know it will get better. This list gave me hope. ????????

My doctor had me do a magnesium citrate cleanse the day before surgery. So I'm hoping mine wake up around day 5 as well.

how did you get your bowels to wake up? I'm 2 days post-op with no movement.

I had my surgery two days ago in Burbank, CA. I've had three knee surgeries prior to this, and tolerate pain pretty well, but this was just different. I remember waking up in the recovery room, beyond groggy, loopy, nauseous, and in pain. The pain wasn't the typical "ouch" pain, it was more of a I just did a million crunches and my abs are trying to recover soreness. My stomach felt "unsecured", and I remember the first day being in the hospital and barely being able to walk 10 ft without feeling like vomiting--although I never actually did. Day two (today) was much better. Was able to walk. Get some fluids in. And they actually sent me home. But now I have found myself unable to sleep more than 2-3 hours at a time. Gas builds up and I have to start walking my hallway until I burp or something.

My surgery was yesterday in Burbank with Dr. Quilici! So glad to be going home today.

My surgery is in two days (1/15) in California and I'm a little nervous. Thankfully reading this thread, with all your experiences, has brought me some peace. Please keep me in your prayers. ????????