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March 2013 Post Op "A New Life 2013"

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nhnurse1    108

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Finally home in my own bed. Just passed gas for the first time and I am hoping there is much more where that came from. I am still sore but feeling a lot better than yesterday. I had to do 30cc of liquid every 15 min and then I switch to fill liquid tomorrow. I can't tell you that I havent been hungry but I haven't really felt full either. Looking forward to shedding these pounds.

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tbaby    27

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I suppose to have 4 med cups of clear liquid and 2 med cups of Protein Shake every hour. I can't do it, it's too much. I'm really trying. I'm only 2 days post op. any suggestions. I'm trying to walk as much as I can too. This gas pain is terrible that I have to take the pain meds every 4 hrs for some relief. I also take chewable gas x too, but u can only take so many a day. I need this gas gone!

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cahern35    1

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Can someone please add me to this thread. I had my RYN surgery on 3/13/13. Hw-270 Sw-247 CW-233

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LilBoo007    491

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@tbaby.... They tolde to drink what I can and each day I seem to be able to get more in!!! I had my surgery on the 13th and I'm up to drinking 40 oz a day... It gets easier as time goes on! Today I had my Dr. Visit for 1 week post op and I am down 3 lbs. !!! I know it's not a lot but I'm happy with it!

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Janel    46

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Janel

Peeing razor blades with fever sounds like a bladder infection.

Give your doctor a call.

Thank you it is UTI I am one day 2 of meds and doing much better. I've been able to get one meal in and 16 oz of liquid. Weight loss since surgery is 9 pounds in one week.

Janel

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tbaby    27

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So today was the first day to start back on my regular pills. So I crushed them and mixed with applesauce as instructed and it was terrible. I only was able to take half of the amount bc it was so bad and it felt like I was gonna vomit it all up again. I even wen as far as putting my hair up in a pony tail quickly. Lol. Any suggestions on crushing ur pills an taking them with something different that will mask ye flavor of the crushed. pudding maybe? I'm on full liquid diet for 2 weeks.

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Kathy Pitcher    102

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I'm having a good day! My biggest problem is being so full. I have a Gtube that goes to my remnant stomach, and I have to put two boost shakes in there as well as any of the 80oz of fluids that I can't get into my pouch each day. The problem is I don't feel like my remnant stomach is emptying like it should b/c it's always full, I have to constantly open the tube and empty my stomach. I'm getting around good, and having minimal pain. The key to getting rid of the gas is to walk!! That does it every time. Everytime I get up and walk for even ten minutes, I have to pee and pass gas, sometimes even a BM. So walk, walk, walk. I just want to feel normal and not so full!!

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ElleG    394

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I'm having a good day! My biggest problem is being so full. I have a Gtube that goes to my remnant stomach, and I have to put two boost shakes in there as well as any of the 80oz of fluids that I can't get into my pouch each day. The problem is I don't feel like my remnant stomach is emptying like it should b/c it's always full, I have to constantly open the tube and empty my stomach. I'm getting around good, and having minimal pain. The key to getting rid of the gas is to walk!! That does it every time. Everytime I get up and walk for even ten minutes, I have to pee and pass gas, sometimes even a BM. So walk, walk, walk. I just want to feel normal and not so full!!

Glad to hear from you and that your doing so well... Why do u have to feed the remnant stomach and the pouch???

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nhnurse1    108

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Glad to hear from you and that your doing so well... Why do u have to feed the remnant stomach and the pouch???

That seems odd to me too, that you have a g tube. I wonder why your surgeon does that?

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godinez831    20

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So today was the first day to start back on my regular pills. So I crushed them and mixed with applesauce as instructed and it was terrible. I only was able to take half of the amount bc it was so bad and it felt like I was gonna vomit it all up again. I even wen as far as putting my hair up in a pony tail quickly. Lol. Any suggestions on crushing ur pills an taking them with something different that will mask ye flavor of the crushed. pudding maybe? I'm on full liquid diet for 2 weeks.

Have you tried to just cut them in half and swallow them with Water? I thought I would have to crush some of mine but have been able to take them as usual without crushing them just have you cut them. I too am still on full liquids but the pills dissolve so quickly once they go down. So they shouldn't harm you.

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cranialmalady    50

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So today was the first day to start back on my regular pills. So I crushed them and mixed with applesauce as instructed and it was terrible. I only was able to take half of the amount bc it was so bad and it felt like I was gonna vomit it all up again. I even wen as far as putting my hair up in a pony tail quickly. Lol. Any suggestions on crushing ur pills an taking them with something different that will mask ye flavor of the crushed. pudding maybe? I'm on full liquid diet for 2 weeks.

I just take mine whole one at a time. My doc told me not to crush them unless I had any problems, and so far so good. I take 3 pills every morning. One is small, but the other 2 are about the size of a Tylenol. If you have to crush them, sugar free pudding is the way to go.

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cranialmalady    50

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That seems odd to me too' date=' that you have a g tube. I wonder why your surgeon does that?[/quote']

Ditto that. That seems awful. I'm so sorry you're having to go through that. Hope that you don't have it too long.

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Kathy Pitcher    102

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The G tube is to help me get nutrients fluids while I'm learning my new pouch. I only have to have it for four weeks. It is a lot to take in but I'm okay with it. Just so stinking stuffed all the time.

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