maine2

My doc said dont do gum becuase you swallow air and messes your pouch up. Same with sucking through a straw

I had to go to 3 support groups before surgery was allowed. DO you haveto attend? That is a really helpful. Everyone in my dept at work know becuase we eat at the same time and they would know something was up with my eating becuase it just doesnt look normal to people. My family knows but that was kinda of a pain after surgery I was really sick (dehydrated) and my parents where really worried wich was sweet but I didnt want them to worry so I had to act well for them. My husband and kids of course new

I tried protein shakes to get ready for surgery and thought I was set. After surgery 10 days ago I couldn't even keep sips of water down. I became dehydrated and had to go to hospital to get fluid (light headed, vomit, cold) My doc had me sip using a spoon and that helped. I found special K protein water. It is taste just like crystal light but with 5 grams of protein in it. I am up to 32 oz a day I need to get 64.

I am 10 days out. I couldn't even keep sips of water down for the first week. I got so dehydrated that I was dizzy so no metal clairty for me.