Ok everyone since we are getting close to December I figured I would go ahead and start us up a post op thread

I just realized I don't dribble when I sneeze. Is this temporary? I always crossed my legs and sneezed pre op. lol. Tmi

DOS 12/17/12

First day back at work and everything was chaotic with a months worth of work on my desk to do! Came home with pounding headache and this weird feeling of skin crawling. Any suggestions on what to do for that?

Headache, skin crawling? Did you stay hydrated and get your protein/vitamins in? If so, sounds like either nerves or anxiety kicked in. Hopefully, you were able to come home and relax. The first couple days back to work were a little overwhelming for me. I came home and used the evenings for me to rest and and regroup for the following day. You are still recovering, back to work does not mean "all better now...." We are on a journey for life now! Thinking of you!

Dr Says this pain is normal. Apparently it's my belly fat pulling on my internal sutures. He suggested I use a binder to hold everything in place while I heal. In the meantime he gave me more pain meds. The reason why I didn't feel the pain before was because I wasn't moving as much as I am now. Thank God it's not a hernia!

Got to see my nut while I was there and she ok'd me for stage 3 foods. Hope everyone is having a good day!

Why does my stomach growl so much when I drink water? Also, at same time a lot of rumbling at the other end! TMI. I've had diarrhea every day after day 6 of surgery. I'm 17 days out now. Anyone else?

DOS 12/17/12

Found out the reason I'm so weak and keep fainting. I no longer need blood pressure meds! My BP was 90/50 today and heartrate 43... No wonder I felt so bad!

He also doubled my antacid to hopefully help with the pain when I drink.

So I am 4 weeks and 3 days post op and most of yall know I have had one hell of a time if its not been one thing its been another... I have had my PICC line in since monday and I have to give myself my vitamins and nutrients through my bag liquids in that line it runs 12hrs at a time...today is the first day I am actually feeling ok I even was able to keep down a few bites of chef boyardee spaghetti and meatballs I was so happy however still can't keep any liquids down at all but my doc said my bag fluids will keep me hydrated so not to worry to much

Found out the reason I'm so weak and keep fainting. I no longer need blood pressure meds! My BP was 90/50 today and heartrate 43... No wonder I felt so bad!

He also doubled my antacid to hopefully help with the pain when I drink.

That's great news about your blood pressure meds! Yeah!

DOS 12/17/12

Why does my stomach growl so much when I drink water? Also, at same time a lot of rumbling at the other end! TMI. I've had diarrhea every day after day 6 of surgery. I'm 17 days out now. Anyone else?

DOS 12/17/12

Let your doctor know, it isn't normal to have diarrhea for that many days. My pouch gurgles a lot too! More noises than I ever experienced before...like an orchestra and I am the conductor!

So I am 4 weeks and 3 days post op and most of yall know I have had one hell of a time if its not been one thing its been another... I have had my PICC line in since monday and I have to give myself my vitamins and nutrients through my bag liquids in that line it runs 12hrs at a time...today is the first day I am actually feeling ok I even was able to keep down a few bites of chef boyardee spaghetti and meatballs I was so happy however still can't keep any liquids down at all but my doc said my bag fluids will keep me hydrated so not to worry to much

Simply, you have been through so much! We have all been worried about you. While I am glad to hear you are doing better, have they found out any reasons why you are having problems drinking fluids? I hope you are finally on the road to recovery and can start putting the worst behind you.. I'm sure it's been a very trying time for your family, as well! Hugs!

Let your doctor know' date=' it isn't normal to have diarrhea for that many days. My pouch gurgles a lot too! More noises than I ever experienced before...like an orchestra and I am the conductor![/quote']

I see doctor tomorrow, so hopefully an answer to the diarrhea!!!

DOS 12/17/12

I just realized I don't dribble when I sneeze. Is this temporary? I always crossed my legs and sneezed pre op. lol. Tmi

DOS 12/17/12

Nope not unusual. That is one thing that is suppose to be helped w this surgery. Less weight on the bladder (I guess)

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Found out the reason I'm so weak and keep fainting. I no longer need blood pressure meds! My BP was 90/50 today and heartrate 43... No wonder I felt so bad!

He also doubled my antacid to hopefully help with the pain when I drink.

Yeah, congrats Jodi. More positive news that surgery has helped already :-)

Gen :-) 12/15/12

My pouch gurgles a lot too! More noises than I ever experienced before...like an orchestra and I am the conductor!

Mine does too. I guess the pouch has a lot tosay, lol

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Simply' date=' you have been through so much! We have all been worried about you. While I am glad to hear you are doing better, have they found out any reasons why you are having problems drinking fluids? I hope you are finally on the road to recovery and can start putting the worst behind you.. I'm sure it's been a very trying time for your family, as well! Hugs![/quote']

Southern: I agree. I'm happy your feeling better. Hopefully your Dr will be able to get you the answers you need and help to keep those liquids down.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Omg. Experiencing 1st dumping. My pouch didn't like the chicken breast. :-(

Gen :-) 12/15/12