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Phillyphan    1

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I'm still having a lot if abdominal pain. It's not gas, so I think it's my incisions. Getting in and out of bed is terrible. I'm walking around the block everyday and trying to so up as much as possible. I suffer with chronic back pain, so it's making it much more difficult to sit up.

I'm also not even close to getting my fluids. I can eat about 2oz of Jello at a time. I'm trying pudding now, and I've gotten a small spoon full in. Anyone have any tips on getting closer to my Fluid goal?

Please tell me it's going to get better soon. For some reason I was expecting to be much better by now.

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L-in-NJ    136

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I'm 4 days post op and I have to say a lot less sore than day 1 but still sore. Try holding a pillow in front of your stomach when you get up. Also I found that if I rely more on my arms than my stomach muscles to get up it is a lot less painful. Hope this helps.

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L-in-NJ    136

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Thank you Lin. Yes that helps. I use my hug me pillow at all times. It does help! How are you doing with your diet?

I'm still struggling with getting all my fluids & Protein each day but it's increasing everyday. I'm hoping today still be the day I am able to start meeting all my requirements. My biggest fear is dehydration. I'm not worried yet because I do see progress on a daily basis.

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Phillyphan    1

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Yes that's my biggest fear as well. My BFF went through it, so I'm trying my best.

Yesterday I got in only 20oz all day :-( I'm not even close to my goal.

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L-in-NJ    136

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Yes that's my biggest fear as well. My BFF went through it, so I'm trying my best. Yesterday I got in only 20oz all day :-( I'm not even close to my goal.

Just keep pushing. I'm going to pick up some Liquid Protein shots today so that I can start to trey to meet my Protein requirements. I'm going to try Body Fortress from Walmart. It's 26g of protein in only 2.9 oz. I'll keep working on the fluids.

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LuminousLife    145

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I am 5 days post op as well. I am down 10lbs as of this morning! Guess that makes the pain feel a little better ;) I am managing 1 muscle milk and 3/4 of a bottle of Water. I did receive some sound advice though. Water is life. While Protein is important in the long run, you can run into serious problems if you do not get enough water. So today I started with water instead of my shake and I will have my shake at the end of the day or once I reach 48oz of water. I feel Like its motivating me to reach my quota. I like my shakes, pudding, cream of wheat ect so its a treat for a job well done.

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Phillyphan    1

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That's great advice! And congrats on the 10lbs! I'm down a total of 20lbs. 17 pre-surgery and 3lbs since surgery. Not sure if that's good or not, but I'm trying to not focus on the weight. My focus is getting my fluids, Protein and walks in. If I focus on that, I know the weight will come off. Well that's what I'm telling myself anyway.

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Phillyphan    1

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I'm also 5 days post op and I was told clear liquids only is anyone trying something else this is kicking my a** I'm hungry or maybe ready to kick a** for something other than chicken broth, Water & Protein water

My dr had be on clears for the first 3 days. On the 4th day I was able to advance to full liquids. I have to stay on full liquids until week 3. Then it's soft, mushy an puréed.

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Nurse_B    270

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Fluids are difficult to get in, I feel like I'm constantly drinking!! I'm also getting diarrhea from my shakes so I'm trying to find a new brand. My incisions have been very sore, making up and down movements hard. It has been getting better each day for me, I hope it will continue to get better for you!!

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