MAY 2013 POST-OP GROUP

[doingit4me 9]

I was the 13 of May also. Not doing real well. Can't keep much down. Going to Dr. on Tues. I've tired to b as careful as I can. I can't walk to much no energy & have to b close to the potty. Anyone had problems like this?

I had surgery on the 16. Getting my protien and Water in but nauseous a lot. Also very tired. Supposed to go back to work on Thursday, don't know if I will have enough energy... I had some bathroom issues, I took one Imodium ad and a couple spoonfuls of Greek yogurt, that helped.

[tinyt 1]

I had my surgery on the May 28. I have had a little pain on my left side and it feels sore mostly when I try to bend down or move out the bed. I have noticed today that I have a weird taste in my mouth but I have dissolvable Listerine.

[Bevy Boo 6]

Hi tinyt

You surgery was the same day as me. How you finding it so far? The weird taste is strange, gargle with listerine, brush teeth and tongue but nothing seems to work and it just keeps coming back..... :-(

Sometimes I feel as though they didn't do anything while I was under as occasionally feel like raiding the cupboards and eat everything going, I haven't though so suppose that is a good thing! Not quite sure when I am hungry for real or I am just having cravings to chew something!, not had any nausea and can seem to keep everything down !

Wasn't expecting to feel hungry and now wondering if I will loose all my weight, wasn't expecting to feel like this only 6 days out........

[brandnewme2013 97]

Hi tinyt

You surgery was the same day as me. How you finding it so far? The weird taste is strange' date=' gargle with listerine, brush teeth and tongue but nothing seems to work and it just keeps coming back..... :-(

Sometimes I feel as though they didn't do anything while I was under as occasionally feel like raiding the cupboards and eat everything going, I haven't though so suppose that is a good thing! Not quite sure when I am hungry for real or I am just having cravings to chew something!, not had any nausea and can seem to keep everything down !

Wasn't expecting to feel hungry and now wondering if I will loose all my weight, wasn't expecting to feel like this only 6 days out........[/quote']

I began to feel hungry a few days after surgery as well and wondered if something was wrong as well. But then I realized that, that is normal because our bodies have to get use to eating smaller amounts. For all of my life I have always over ate so that's what my body is use to. I'm 2wks out today and as of Friday I had lost 15lbs. So even though I've been hungry I've been trusting the process and so far its paying off but it has definitely not been easy. Good luck as your journey continues!

[Bevy Boo 6]

15lb in two weeks is great, hope I'm as successful as you. Keep up the good work Bx

[brandnewme2013 97]

15lb in two weeks is great' date=' hope I'm as successful as you. Keep up the good work Bx[/quote']

Thank you! I'm greatful for the loss. Hopefully it will be more when I go for post op tomorrow.

[michellej 2]

I began to feel hungry a few days after surgery as well and wondered if something was wrong as well. But then I realized that' date=' that is normal because our bodies have to get use to eating smaller amounts. For all of my life I have always over ate so that's what my body is use to. I'm 2wks out today and as of Friday I had lost 15lbs. So even though I've been hungry I've been trusting the process and so far its paying off but it has definitely not been easy. Good luck as your journey continues![/quote']

I had surgery on the 28th, so about one week out. Noticed today hunger reared it's ugly head. Wondered if it would be a passing sensation.

[brandnewme2013 97]

I'm so excited about my 2 wk post op appointment tomorrow with my nutritionist that i went grocery shopping tonight to get ready for the pureed stage. Wish me luck!

[brandnewme2013 97]

I had surgery on the 28th' date=' so about one week out. Noticed today hunger reared it's ugly head. Wondered if it would be a passing sensation.[/quote']

Mines comes and goes. Some days are harder than others but for the most part its manageable. Hope yours get easier.

[nagrin 6]

I have really bad cramps after I ate. 2 days ago went to ER for the same reason. Anyone else???

[thisbuff4_u 1]

Hi! I'm new to this. But I need all the help I can get! I'm post-op. had my surgery on 5-6. So far I have lost 27lbs. Did anybody else lose the urgency to pee after surgery?!? I have. Went to the Dr today and now I have a UTI.

[The long walk home 2]

Hi! I'm new to this. But I need all the help I can get! I'm post-op. had my surgery on 5-6. So far I have lost 27lbs. Did anybody else lose the urgency to pee after surgery?!? I have. Went to the Dr today and now I have a UTI.

Yep having the urinary catheter and dehydration can do that. Can take a while for the nerves of the bladder to behave. The stretch receptors in the bladder kind of go to sleep. Drink drink drink

[KateJoeMama 5]

Mines comes and goes. Some days are harder than others but for the most part its manageable. Hope yours get easier.

My first bout with hunger really surprised me. I had just finished a shake, so WTH? It eventually ironed itself out. I think it is just my body adjusting to the new plumbing in there. Good luck!

[KateJoeMama 5]

Had surgery on the 16 th and have had many ups and downs. Not feeling great today' date=' trying to think of what has improved since surgery. Last night I actually slept in my side! Very exciting since my back has been hurting a lot. Tried sleeping on my stomach but a dull pain kept me awake. But I will take the win of sleeping on my side![/quote']

I was excited to sleep on my side too! I had my surgery May 8, and I can sleep on my stomach! Take the wins when they come!

[KateJoeMama 5]

I know we are supposed to stay away from sugar and aspartame, but I have a sore throat. I need a cough drop that doesn't contain either. Does anyone know of one?