Hi,

I just wanted to know if anyone else is experiencing or have experienced what I am going through. I recently just had my surgery about 5 days ago and everyone that had it around me was able to drink and eat those frozen popsicles but I had a very hard time. I could only finish like 1/4 of the frozen popsicle and maybe 1/4c of liquid. I take 3 sips of Gatorade and it feels as if I can't get any more down inside of me. I have a lot of gas so I am using the gas ex strips, but something doesn't seem right. I am very weak and tired and don't know if this is just stress on my body or should I go and get something looked at? Am I freaking out over nothing? Any advise would be much appreciated!

Dorrie I think I was dehydrated in the hospital believe it or not. My head felt like it was going to split wide open. I noticed my IV bag had the same amount of fluid all day. Change of shift nurse came in and I pointed that out. She checked and my IV was clamped. I hadn't received any fluid for about 8 hours and nothing to drink because I wasn't on ice chips yet. She opened my IV wide and I got a full bag rather quickly and started eating some ice chips then Gatorade. The headache lessened.

I wasn't able to drink much of anything the 1st few days after surgery. The was excessive but if you walk and try to sip warm brothe, tea or water it get better. I still don't have much of an appetite on my full liquids but I am able to drink more. I get better with time but you have to walk.

Shake10 and Beyonce you girls are hot! I love it! That's for the encouragement ! Love you!

I have to say it is weird having a 1/4 of a popsicle and being full. I feel gassy and keep walking but nothing passing today. Maybe if I lie in bed and put my knees up, that helped before. Last night I had a dream that I had a couple of bites of a hamburger and was full. Weird huh?

That is so frustrating to have an IV bag clamped. Didn't the other nurses check it before? I'm glad that you finally pointed it out to the nurse. You did a great job being an advocate for yourself. I know if I was you I'd want a lot of pain meds to help with a horrible HA. Hang in there and hope your home soon.

I had great care but that particular nurse wasn't in my room much