I am on day 5 Post Op. I'm feeling great about this surgery and so far so good..

I have not yet had to use any pain meds the whole time. I got in 45 grams if protein drinks today. I walked up and down my drive way several times. I drive into town today which is about a 30 min drive to get a pedicure. I needed that treat. I wish you all the best and love reading posts.

Good Luck to all!!

Cari

It is so nice to year everyone's stories! btw I just realized I have oral thrush, so I called the on call dr. and I am assuming he will call in something? it just feels so weird when I swallow, even more so lol and I am going to ask about gas x!

It is so nice to year everyone's stories! btw I just realized I have oral thrush, so I called the on call dr. and I am assuming he will call in something? it just feels so weird when I swallow, even more so lol and I am going to ask about gas x!

Would love to hear what the on call dr says about the oral thrush. I have it too but figured I would wait until tomorrow to call.

Steph, don't wait, it wont get better without medicine, I had it last summer from being on a bunch of antibiotics from a tick thing, Iet it go and it got so bad! The dr. called in nystatin for me today, I asked him about gas x he said it really doesn't help...so I guess I wont bother. right now I have a slight temp, freezing and really flush, I am getting nervous, but unless my temp goes to 100.5 like they said I guess I will just wait and see...I just want the first few weeks over!

I also got oral thrush a few days post-op. I took a probiotic (which also helped with diarrhea) and gargled with apple cider vinegar. 2 tablespoons in a cup of water and swish and gargle twice a day. My thrush cleared up in about two days with the vinegar.

Edited April 28, 201412 yr by MKCMom

What is trush?

Thrush is an overgrowth of yeast in the body. It can happen when you are taking an antibiotic. It's common in babies and I read on this board that it's fairly common after this surgery because our gut flora is disrupted. It causes a red, sore tongue and throat and these white patches that can be scraped off, but that grow back. I've heard it can be very painful. For me, it was more like my throat was scratchy and my tongue felt raw like I had eaten too much acidic or spicy food.