setback today. forceful vomiting.

[Slave to Senor Sleeve 40]

well it turns out I now have a kidney infection. likely due to the fact I have not been able to get enough fluids in making my bladder sticky. awesome. now I can't eat anything because my stomach is queasy. another 2 weeks off from work.

just trying to stay focused. its hard because I read so many stories on here about people who are 4 weeks post op like me or even less and they can eat and drink super easy. I take a sip of Water and its like' date=' uggh. Maybe it will be better once I clear this infection. And the surgeon switched my pepcid to prilosec and a bigger dose too twice daily. God I hope this all works. The longer I take to recover the more my mom and certain family members say you shouldn't have done that surgery. Frankly, I am sick of hearing it.[/quote']

Our stats are very similar, and you are losing a lot. Don't get too down. I'm a nurse like you and luckily I can drink fluids pretty well. But I have a stockpile of IV start kits and Fluid in case I begin to dry out. Any nurse friends willing to hook you up? An IV once a week might be just what this NP ordered

Rest up and feel better.

[Nursebarbie 392]

Thank you so much for your reply. My hubby is also a RN in the ICU so I'm covered. Just trying to get the Fluid in. Its so hard being a patient myself.

[zenandnow 514]

well it turns out I now have a kidney infection. likely due to the fact I have not been able to get enough fluids in making my bladder sticky. awesome. now I can't eat anything because my stomach is queasy. another 2 weeks off from work.

just trying to stay focused. its hard because I read so many stories on here about people who are 4 weeks post op like me or even less and they can eat and drink super easy. I take a sip of Water and its like' date=' uggh. Maybe it will be better once I clear this infection. And the surgeon switched my pepcid to prilosec and a bigger dose too twice daily. God I hope this all works. The longer I take to recover the more my mom and certain family members say you shouldn't have done that surgery. Frankly, I am sick of hearing it.[/quote']

Don't get discouraged; I am almost 10 weeks out and still can't eat much volume or a huge variety. I am just trying to be patient and remind myself that everyone progresses differently and the most important thing is to get my liquids and Protein in. It's hard when you miss food, but I've noticed that my desires are slowly going away and it's getting easier. Also, as I continue to heal and lose weight I feel better and it gets easier to focus on exercising and doing more.

I think time is our best friend. It's hard to think its already been 10 weeks, but it goes quickly. I really struggled in the beginning and was very emotional, but every day is better!!

Best of luck to you and hope you feel better soon!

[Nursebarbie 392]

Yes very emotional. My hormones are crazy!

[Amanda626 153]

Glad u r feeling better!

[Nursebarbie 392]

Thanks. Trying. Appreciate all the support.

[VSGJourneyGrandma 19]

It is good that you have a cause and can do what you need to do to fix it. I have the same feeling as you about how difficult it is to read so many posts on what others are eating so early in their process. I will be 3 wks out on Friday(7/26) and I am still on pureed foods. But, after reading some posts - think I can try something more and then I pay for it. I am glad that I read this - I have been craving a nice hot cup of coffee so bad - even Decaf would make me happy. But, think I will wait as I was instructed. I hope your day will be better today!

[Nursebarbie 392]

coffee was the worst thing I could have done to myself. Really irritated me for some reason. This morning I tried out a new Protein Powder I got at kaiser pharmacy for 8 dollars and was able to get in 44 grams of protein! It has almost no flavor, 4 gm sugar and 22 gm Protein for a tiny scoop. Doubled it and added fresh berries. 4 ounces went down fine. Natures blend. No fake sweet taste. Thank God.