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This really made me laugh [emoji1]@shrinking_wildflower I know what you mean. My youngest son is home for the summer (back to University of Missouri at Columbia in the fall) and is clueless about how to help me. My husband is the same way. They mean well, but they probably wouldn't even notice if I was bleeding out from my eyeballs.
Most men just don't have the ability to "anticipate needs" the way women do. Babies need things, and we just have the ability to sense (most of the time!) what they need. We're naturally wired for it. I truly believe that.
I love all my boys, but they're clumsy caregivers.
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I'm vegan so it's not a dairy issue. Strange that it has only just started happening. I wish they would have told me if they did give antibioticsMany times in the hospital they routinely administer a treatment of antibiotics to prevent wound infection. Antibiotics kill not only the bad bacteria but also the good gut bacteria. It is necessary after a treatment of antibiotics to restore these good gut bacteria. One way to do this is by taking Probiotics for a few weeks.
After my surgery I found that I became lactose intolerant. Anytime I drank milk or other dairy foods that contained lactose, it was a quick trip to the restroom. This condition went away after about 2 months.
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I feel like this too. I have my son to help me but it is quite a lonely thing when there's not an adult to share the ups and downs with
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I'm on day 8 post op sleeve gastrectomy and gallbladder removal. I've been struggling with pain but now that is easing I'm finding myself having to run to the loo and somewhat explosive liquid stools.
I'm barely eating, I can't stomach more than a couple of 100ml Soup servings a day.
Just wondering if this is pretty standard?
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I was told that I must take one step at a time, as in both feet to one step, pause and take the next. Have only been back down my steps once so far but it was okay
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I'm day 8 and finally have turned a corner with the pain. Hang in there
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I'm the same, a week post op and still in so much pain. I can't wait for it to get better
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Oh no, I hope they can settle it for you soonI am one day post op and am vomiting and have he chills. Hospital keeping me until it’s under control. Hopefully this will resolve soon.
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Physical pain. I have fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis too, I've had to come off the RA meds for surgery so I think both these things are in flare. I wanted to be off the endone by now but I'm not ready.Wildflower, are you in physical pain? General discomfort? Define "feel like crap" for me. Tried a heating pad? You are right, recovery is different for each person. But you are not quite alone -- there's a big gang of supporters who can relate and sympathize with whatever you're experiencing, and I'm glad you are reaching out!
Thank you xx
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Thank you. Keep trying with the drinking, my dietician told me to try even small sips, simply wetting the inside of my mouth. I did that and soon turned the cornerShrinking-sorry you’re so down. I’m checking out of the hospital this evening. Hoping I do alright at home. Drinking is not easy. Hurts and I’m nauseous.
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Thank you. Unfortunately I live out in the sticks so there would be nothing I could get to locally[mention=341642]shrinking_wildflower[/mention] So sorry for the hard times your having. Have you looked into a local support group maybe? I know most surgical teams have weekly meeting setup. I know it's probably tough for you to get there but maybe in a few days you'll be up to it. It's too bad you didn't make pals with someone from here that was local to you. I know if I was near by I'd come hang out with you and help out with what I could. I really hope things get better for you VERY SOON! Keep your head up and Keep us updated with your progress.
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Ugh I'm a week post op and I still feel crap. Yesterday I kept crying. I absolutely need to stop comparing my recovery to others. Everyone seems to be springing about and I'm struggling to move. It's 3am, I've been up for a couple of hours and wishing so much I wasn't alone. It will get better I know, I just wish it would hurry up.
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Happy birthday! We are surgery date twinsToday, July 1st is my birthday! My surgery is July 5th!
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Good luck!Mine is tomorrow as well: so nervous but ready
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Good luck!I’m July 2nd! First surgery of the day tomorrow! My countdown as officially changed to hours instead of days! Makes me nervous! Just waiting to get out of work and get this show on the road!!
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Yep! I think they do it to confuse us and take our mind off the surgeryThese diet plans seem to be all over the map!
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Interesting, I've been told i can drink black coffee pre op and can put my soy milk in it post opI was told avoid caffeine because it can cause acid problems and can dehydrate you, but caffeine free is ok. I think this is just while your stomach is healing and pre op so you can get the headaches behind you before the surgery?
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I haven't been told to give up coffee, I still have two or three cups a day. Curious as to the reason for not being able to have it?
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Yes July 5th! Hello rebirthday buddyJuly 5 th here! I think we have the same date? Although I see this was posted on the sleeve forum I’m going for RNY cause of GERD.
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Who is the first cab off the rank? It is July! I think we have some 2nd July people?
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So glad you got the call xxJuly 18th is my DAY! I was so happy when I got the call that my insurance approved me I broke down crying.
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I hope it's okay to jump in this thread! It is technically winter for me here in Australia but my surgery is 5th July which I know is summer for those across the pond
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more post-op pain than i expected
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