Nurseallen30
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Nurseallen30 got a reaction from Frustr8 in Bowel movements
I had the RNY on the 18th and I've only had one piece of a bm. I had tried milk of mag but it's so nasty I couldn't keep it down. The Dr. told me to take stool softeners and mineral oil also a fleet enema and still only a little came out. I was starting to think that they caused a blockage.
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Nurseallen30 got a reaction from Nnoi in Healthy Nurse
Hello,
I am a 30 year old nursing student who recently had gastric bypass surgery on 7/18/18. I am still in phase one but I've already lost 15pounds and I am very scared, confused, and excited all at the same time. I am ready to be the fit and healthy nurse that I know that I can be. I will appreciate all of the help and tips that you can give to me. Thank you in advance
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Nurseallen30 got a reaction from Nnoi in Healthy Nurse
Hello,
I am a 30 year old nursing student who recently had gastric bypass surgery on 7/18/18. I am still in phase one but I've already lost 15pounds and I am very scared, confused, and excited all at the same time. I am ready to be the fit and healthy nurse that I know that I can be. I will appreciate all of the help and tips that you can give to me. Thank you in advance
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Nurseallen30 got a reaction from Nnoi in Feeling dehydrated and no BM in 4 days
Thank you so much and congratulations on your progress. Hopefully this app will help both of us with what we really need.
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Nurseallen30 reacted to Nnoi in Feeling dehydrated and no BM in 4 days
I'm a little further out then you surgery was 7/12/18. But I'm like you I am having a seriously hard time getting my fluids in. I am getting all my Multi Vitamins in but not all my Calcium. shakes are doing ok going down usually just sick of them already. But Water is not going down well, a lot of people say try different temps which I am trying. I am also trying different flavors, and different cups to drink from. Getting our 64oz is so important but it is so hard. I am not really able to offer any advice all I can say is you are not alone and if I find something that helps I will share.
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Nurseallen30 reacted to MarinaGirl in Feeling dehydrated and no BM in 4 days
Fluids are more important than Vitamins at this point. You don’t want to become dehydrated. If slacking on vitamins for the next month makes it easier to get in your 64 oz than that may be a decent temporary solution. BUT review this with your surgeon first.
As well, you may want to play around with beverage temps. Some patients do better with hot fluids, others iced, and others tepid.
And don’t be afraid to try other Protein ready-to-drink options or make your own Protein Drinks. I recommend purchasing some from stores that have generous return policies (e.g. GNC , Vitamin Shoppe) as it may take some trial and error to figure out the ones most palatable to you.