Coach Chris

Hello My June 14th Friends.

Here is my update. Other then being tired all the time, everything is going well. I'm in step 3 of my diet plan as of Saturday. All I can say about food is that I'm thankful for more food options. Does anyone else feel like a baby trying food for the first time? I find it interesting that I have to eat something and do the wait and see game to see how my body handles it.

Since surgery, I have lost 18 ponds. The last few days, my weight has stayed the same. I figured between all the weight I lost pre and post surgery (47 in all over since last May) my body needed a chance to adjust to all the changes.

I hope everyone is doing well.

Please update the group with your progress when you get a chance.

I'm late to this group but my surgery was the 14th also. How are you guys doing?

Welcome to the conversation. I'm doing good so far. Yesterday, was the first day I was able to meet my Water and Protein goals. It took all day, but I did it!

How are you doing?

I'm late to the party, I had my surgery on the 14th too. Luckily I wasn't in too much pain. I came home on Thursday after having to drink the Water, Soup and two spoons of plain yogurt (the plain yogurt almost put me over the edge) but I came home and have been sipping my water.

What is everyone eating?

I am working on drinking an ounce every 15 minutes. Which included water, Protein Drinks, Jell-O, Crystal light. Before I left the hospital, my doctor said water was the most important. He said during the first week dehydration is the biggest thing to worry about. Water is the priority. All 64oz each day.

I'm home and feeling pretty good. Just having a hard time drinking. Drinking makes my stomach growl which hurts.

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Slowly but surly it will get better.

Yes. It just takes time and Good drugs). I'm trying Fluid again this morning. Slow going.

I'm out and on my way home! Today was 100% better.

They think it will resolve though?

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Yes. It just takes time and Good drugs). I'm trying Fluid again this morning. Slow going.

Chris why do they think you have so much inflammation?

This stomach growling pain is for the birds. I am glad it comes and goes.

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Because in the live X-ray this morning. My stoma was not allowing the liquid to go in my stomach. It was very slow and restrictive.

I've been keeping Fluid down. I had some abnormal heart rhythms last night so I have to stay another night.

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I will also be in the hospital another night due to inflammation that is making it hard to drink.

I didn't have too much gas pain. My stomach is growling and that hurts.

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My pain seems to be well managed. I'm having problems taking Water in. They think there might be to much swelling and water is not going down like it should. Im just being parent.

How about you?

Good luck guys!

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I don't know about you but this gas pain in my chest is a little much. I'm finding walking and gas x strips helping.

Good Luck Today!

Make sure you also put Gas x strips on your list as well.

Walgreens has a coupon right now for Gas X Strips. $2 off. Just ask at the counter when you check out.

No it's actually July 26 but I saw the great info u were providing and wanted to ty for that

Awesome.

Life saver thank you this really helps a lot I got some last min shopping tomorrow is it!!

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Make sure you also put Gas x strips on your list as well.

I'm from elmwood park Illinois 15 min east of O'Hare

Welcome. Is your surgery also on the 14th?

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I would like to see it when you get a chance

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YES A MILLION TIMES YES THANK YOU!!! my surgeon should give out something like this all they did was give my samples of what they sell I asked about a cheaper alternative you know maybe from Walmart or something they said they wouldn't recommend it , wow I even Googled and went on YouTube to see if I could find a good Vitamin no luck there , thank you so much again

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Happy to help. Do you have a good list of all the food phases and what you can eat at each one? I can share those as well when get a chance if you like.

Do you guys want to contact on Facebook? Or group chat? We should keep in touch after surgery! I want to know how you guys are doing.

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I would love a way to creat a chat group. Just let me know what you think would be best.

I'm getting my bag ready, house ready, I bought a walker and a bed side table, broth .. shakes and Water I just don't have my Vitamins I'm confused still as to what vitamins I need .. I'm from California but live in Vegas

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Here is the list my office gave me. I needed one multivitamin and Calcium.
Hope this helps.  

Are you guys packing your bag and getting ready this weekend? I am only bringing a few things. Also, my husband has the flu. Last night fever, chills and diarrhea. I am so nervous that I am going to get sick. Only 4 days...

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I will be packing my bag tomorrow! I have been slowly pulling out things as I think of them. Today I decided a coloring book would be a good idea. I figured it would be a good distraction.

Countdown 2 Days.

I'm in the same boat. I am also a High School Teacher and Coach. I am looking forward to the next 2 months figuring out this crazy new adventure. But I'm more nervous about going back to work. Working with kids leads to a whole different sets of questions and observation. Being it on!