Pre op diet

[vanceheather5 69]

How are you today? Any better?

Not really. Hurts worse cuz I'm not pumped full of morphine. But I just have to make it thru this week.

[SuperFab 689]

Not really. Hurts worse cuz I'm not pumped full of morphine. But I just have to make it thru this week.

That's awful. I'm so sorry. Are you able to get up and do your walking? I heard that helps. I hope you get to feeling better soon. (((Hugs)))

[Jencovi 261]

Not really. Hurts worse cuz I'm not pumped full of morphine. But I just have to make it thru this week.

That's a shame. Did you know you were going home the day of? Did they give you any pain meds for home?

[jpov821 79]

Hey Heather I definitely feel your pain. I just got home and the gas pains are horrendous. Walking around definitely does help tho!

[vanceheather5 69]

I am getting up and walking but I don't see that its helping much. My shoulder isn't hurting as bad but my lower back is so tired of bring laid on. I want so bad to lay on my side but I'm not allowed to until tomorrow. I'm taking my hydrocodone every2.5 hrs instead of every 3-4 because that last hr is really bad. My husband asked if I am glad I did this.... I said not today ask me next week lol

[SuperFab 689]

I am getting up and walking but I don't see that its helping much. My shoulder isn't hurting as bad but my lower back is so tired of bring laid on. I want so bad to lay on my side but I'm not allowed to until tomorrow. I'm taking my hydrocodone every2.5 hrs instead of every 3-4 because that last hr is really bad. My husband asked if I am glad I did this.... I said not today ask me next week lol

Hang in there. If you need to vent you know we are here. I'm wishing u a very speedy recovery and hoping it gets better soon

[jpov821 79]

I'm in the same boat as you! I'm glad I have you to talk to during this. Just remember this is a long term tool for a better healthier future. We got this!

[Jencovi 261]

Oh man. I am praying for you heather! I go Thursday. I hope you are feeling better again soon. Keep walking! I know it hurts but from pervious surgeries I know it helps you so much.

[gohelpyourself 377]

I am getting up and walking but I don't see that its helping much. My shoulder isn't hurting as bad but my lower back is so tired of bring laid on. I want so bad to lay on my side but I'm not allowed to until tomorrow. I'm taking my hydrocodone every2.5 hrs instead of every 3-4 because that last hr is really bad. My husband asked if I am glad I did this.... I said not today ask me next week lol

did they give you the lortab elixir??? That works so much better! I was taking like 15mg every 4 hours... I was in heaven.. literally!! LOL I am all out No more nightcaps for me. You taking gasX? Also take Colace at bedtime. The day after my surgery was the absolute worst... I was so so so much better Wednesday.... I had it done last Monday. You will be ok... stay on top of that pain with your meds. You have Bentyl and something for nausea/??

[vanceheather5 69]

Yes I have nausea meds and the hydrocodone. When do the gas pains stop?

[McButterpants 2,846]

I was allowed two shakes per day and one meal of Protein and veggies. My pre-op diet was 2 weeks.

Instead of using the 1% milk I was allowed to mix with my shakes, I used that in my coffee and mixed my shakes with Water - this helped spread out the calories more thru the day and helped. I also drank a lot of Decaf green tea - that helped with the hunger as well.

I was hungry on Days 1 thru 4, then started to feel human again on Day 5. I also found that walking took my mind off the hunger - going outside and walking for 30-60 minutes.

[gohelpyourself 377]

Yes I have nausea meds and the hydrocodone. When do the gas pains stop?

You having upper gas or lower gas or both?

[gohelpyourself 377]

Yes I have nausea meds and the hydrocodone. When do the gas pains stop?

what about GasX? That helps!

[vanceheather5 69]

It's upper gas. My husband is going to the store to find me gas x strips. Ugh it's all in my back and hurts so bad

[DaddyMarie 291]

Does the gas x stuff help with the surgical gas?