Day 8- and? RV cake looking good right now...

[meggiep 57]

Well of course we keep getting moved but I just don't go to the nether areas of the board plus I know other people (especially pre surgery) want to know how this journey goes for each of us.

I woke up feeling much better than yesterday-still kinda weak but not unable to hold up the phone weak! Last night was the first night I did not have to take a pain pill before bed and then woke in a bit more pain- I have back and knee pain that are controlled with meds and they have really quieted down during this time of more medication!

I hit my 70 grams of Protein and 64 plus ounces of Water for the second day straight yesterday- thing is since my entire world revolves around it- seems like a no brainer I would! I am home bound, not so energetic, and it is raining here in No CA. I start the morning with a series of Fluid containers around me- Decaf tea, propel, water, and my first Protein Drink. And I start drinking and noting it...an the day goes by and I hit my goal.

I can' help but think that when I get a bit more food, as Swizzly said yesterday- I will be out more, up more. doing more. And I perhaps wont be so focused on food!

I have had a small amount of diarrhea every day but today that has solidified. I think it may have affected me more than I thought because my urine was a bit dark today so I am going to up the fluids again today!

I feel way too absorbed with bodily functions, and way too ruled by this thumby (thanks swizzly). I still have abdomen tenderness but the gas issue is gone other than the otherworldly burping- what I mean is the gas pain is basically gone.

I notice I cannot predict what will cause a bit if pain when I swallow it. Last night it was water- plain water!

How is everyone else doing?

[meggiep 57]

I forgot to mention- I seem to have already hit a stall- on the 8th day. Happy happy joy joy. I didn't care really but wonder when I add more food does that mean I will gain? Will I be the first on that having the stomach mostly removed means nothing for?

[Michelle Cicerello 6]

Today I am doing good - I am a bit tired out, but I was able to sleep on my left side this morning and kinda on my stomach too and not be in pain YAY!! <br><br>Im not getting down all the Protein I should, I really need to work on it better<br><br>I do think I will need a nap today, as I am a bit sleepy, but all in all, it is a good day

[meggiep 57]

Today I am doing good - I am a bit tired out, but I was able to sleep on my left side this morning and kinda on my stomach too and not be in pain YAY!! <br><br>Im not getting down all the Protein I should, I really need to work on it better<br><br>I do think I will need a nap today, as I am a bit sleepy, but all in all, it is a good day

Hey girl- well we got moved again- and nobody comes over here to read so I give up. Why don't we have a plan that when you wake up, whoever is up first starts their thread for how they are doing that day without any RV mention and then we can at east all post there so we can know how we each are doing! I think when it is here the preops and newbies considering surgery lose out on seeing how post op is- so valuable to me so I guess we just can't have our post title mention May or Red Velvet.

I myself will always feel bonded to you guys!

I'm glad the pain is better!

I have to start with a Protein drink FIRST THING- 2 scoops of Champion Proscore 100 chocolate in 8 ouces cold Decaf for 30 grams. Then I do another in the afternoon- yesterday was able to pack 36 into my afternoon drink- leaving only 4 or 5 grams for evening with unflavored in my broth.

I resent the heck out of being on clears and PDs! But I know that protein is key to energy and healing.

I am stalled already- but when I look at losing almost 25 pounds in three weeks how can I whine?

[mel30 0]

Well, today I actually went in for my post-op appt. The nurse removed my staples and took vitals. After that I was given barium to drink and check for issues. All is well so far. I was a little disappointed that I didn't really get to talk with the doctor. I had some questions that I wanted answered. The physician assistant was in and gave me very vague answers.

I am still having left sided pain that hurts with activity and drinking, but I guess I feel better knowing the swallow test was fine. Yesterday was the first day I was able to get all my Protein in. Today I am doing ok as well, but still feel like I

can't figure this out. I asked about Vitamins and was told I could hold off until 4 weeks on Vitamin D and B-12 if I couldn't get them in.

I am glad to hear everyone from the RED VELVET GANG is surviving. Hang in there

Melinda

Well of course we keep getting moved but I just don't go to the nether areas of the board plus I know other people (especially pre surgery) want to know how this journey goes for each of us.

I woke up feeling much better than yesterday-still kinda weak but not unable to hold up the phone weak! Last night was the first night I did not have to take a pain pill before bed and then woke in a bit more pain- I have back and knee pain that are controlled with meds and they have really quieted down during this time of more medication!

I hit my 70 grams of Protein and 64 plus ounces of Water for the second day straight yesterday- thing is since my entire world revolves around it- seems like a no brainer I would! I am home bound, not so energetic, and it is raining here in No CA. I start the morning with a series of Fluid containers around me- Decaf tea, propel, Water, and my first protein drink. And I start drinking and noting it...an the day goes by and I hit my goal.

I can' help but think that when I get a bit more food, as Swizzly said yesterday- I will be out more, up more. doing more. And I perhaps wont be so focused on food!

I have had a small amount of diarrhea every day but today that has solidified. I think it may have affected me more than I thought because my urine was a bit dark today so I am going to up the fluids again today!

I feel way too absorbed with bodily functions, and way too ruled by this thumby (thanks swizzly). I still have abdomen tenderness but the gas issue is gone other than the otherworldly burping- what I mean is the gas pain is basically gone.

I notice I cannot predict what will cause a bit if pain when I swallow it. Last night it was water- plain water!

How is everyone else doing?

[meggiep 57]

Well, today I actually went in for my post-op appt. The nurse removed my staples and took vitals. After that I was given barium to drink and check for issues. All is well so far. I was a little disappointed that I didn't really get to talk with the doctor. I had some questions that I wanted answered. The physician assistant was in and gave me very vague answers.

I am still having left sided pain that hurts with activity and drinking, but I guess I feel better knowing the swallow test was fine. Yesterday was the first day I was able to get all my Protein in. Today I am doing ok as well, but still feel like I

can't figure this out. I asked about Vitamins and was told I could hold off until 4 weeks on Vitamin D and B-12 if I couldn't get them in.

I am glad to hear everyone from the RED VELVET GANG is surviving. Hang in there

Melinda

Oh that does not seem fair for you not to see your doctor. We are so vulnerable in this period- your questions should have been answered- and well.

This seems a long time to still have left side pain with drinking- are you drinking too fast maybe? That will still get me for sure.

We'll get there!!!

[mel30 0]

I probably am drinking too fast. I do catch myself gulping so then I go back to the cups I got at the hospital. Do you or anyone else still get pain on left side when taking a deep breath or yawning? It stops we in my tracks.

Melinda