JUNE 2014 POST OP SUPPORT GROUP!

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

@kerweav -- My turn now for TMI -- I've only pooped twice since surgery 2 weeks ago. I think it's perfectly normal but if you start cramping up, call the doc and see what you might be able to take. I took Ducolax 2 nights ago and it relieved a lot of the cramping.

@ I had the same thing happen -- 2 days after I was released from the hospital I started having a LOT of shortness of breath. Couldn't even finish sentences. They did a boatload of tests to rule out blood clots (CT scan, ultrasound of leg veins) and problems with the surgery (swallow test and CT scan with contrast) and heart issues (EKG, heart labs). Everything else was fine. But my doctor didn't want me on oral antibiotics so I got stuck in the hospital for 3 days on 3 different IV antibiotics. That's when I had my first BM after surgery -- antibiotics will tear you up! I feel like the surgery pushed back my recovery for a week or so -- so very weak until this weekend when I finally felt like moving around some. Hang in there -- it gets better!

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

@jjinWA -- it's interesting you feel hungry -- I haven't really felt any at all. My stomach makes tons of noises, growling, squirting sounds, just general rumbling but it doesn't feel like hunger. I just watch the clock and eat at certain times. By the end of a week I'm definitely wanting to move to the next stage of foods because I'm just sick of drinking. This week I got to move to pureed and it's nice to have something with some flavor in it instead of just drinks. Let me tell you, fat free refried Beans with a little cheese melted in are WONDERFUL!!! lol

Next week soft foods -- I'm already planning!

[Juanita Debose 0]

I am having the bypass on the 16th! Good luck to you

I have my surgery today a little nervous but excited also this page is very supporting

[Juanita Debose 0]

@2Bthin4me Hope you're feeling better. A temp still in the 90's is usually OK. That's why they say not to call unless it gets to a certain point. Just wondering what happened over the weekend?

I'm still feeling pretty tired but it's getting better every day. And, yesterday I got to go to pureed foods and boy was THAT good! Fat free refried Beans thinned down with a little chicken broth and blended. Yum! I love refried Beans anyway.

Had a very busy weekend and just made myself go do stuff so at least I would be active. Went to see a friend... we usually walk about 30 minutes around her neighborhood and chat. We did about 15 minutes and I was FRIED!!! Managed to play keyboards at church yesterday which requires standing up for 1 hour of practice before and then about 30 minutes worth of music, so THAT was good. I collapsed in the pew after the music but was proud I was at least able to do what I wanted.

Saw the doctor Friday and he told me I looked like a million bucks. I had actually taken time to put on makeup and nice clothes!

Hope everyone else is doing well.

So happy for you

[2Bthin4me 15]

@@kerweav I am having a very similar experience to yours. I was sleeved on 6/19 also. Pretty much everything you described is what I have been going through and feeling! At least you and I now know we are not alone!!

[jjinWA 511]

@jjinWA -- it's interesting you feel hungry -- I haven't really felt any at all. My stomach makes tons of noises, growling, squirting sounds, just general rumbling but it doesn't feel like hunger. I just watch the clock and eat at certain times. By the end of a week I'm definitely wanting to move to the next stage of foods because I'm just sick of drinking. This week I got to move to pureed and it's nice to have something with some flavor in it instead of just drinks. Let me tell you, fat free refried Beans with a little cheese melted in are WONDERFUL!!! lol Next week soft foods -- I'm already planning!

Had cream of wheat this morning, thinned down with lucerne Protein added milk. OMG...... So thankful for such little things. I feel like a million bucks. Wonder though.... Sippppped slowly through 4oz. Was that too much! I don't want to stretch my sleeve right at the get go.

[2Bthin4me 15]

Hi everyone! I am feeling much better today. Each day gets easier which is good. It's been easier to drink and am getting my Protein through the Soups and Unjury unflavored. I try a different "shake" each day but so far they all taste chemical. I got a 30 min walk at the gym today and that has helped too.

[amc2014 53]

My Facebook username for anyone who'd like to add me- https://www.facebook.com/francine.leclaire?ref=tn_tnmn

I can no longer get on the Facebook page.... :-( it was a fabulous group page.... I am hoping it was just a mishap in my end.... :-( please someone HELP!!

Did you get back on? it's a secret group now so someone would have to bring you back in.

[fabuless1908 0]

Did you get back on? it's a secret group now so someone would have to bring you back in.

Nope and NO ONE will reply back to me!! I just wish someone would explain why I was removed! I didn't say anything out of hand, no profanity.... I did mention my business... But you would think they would delete the post and not me! I have PM Francine several times asking what happened and NO RESPONSE... If you can find something out for me that would be Fabuless!!! I enjoyed that group because there were other people who had surgery on June 3rd and we shared stories and talked about what we could eat and etc.... Oh well.... Thanks for checking on me! Maybe you can find something out for me!!

:-)

[masonjk38 22]

Hi all,

I've been quiet these past 15 days from bypass, concentrating on healing and getting required Protein and Water has become my new full time job!

I still have my JP Drain in but hoping it will be removed this Thursday at my post-op appointment.

I do feel weak on some days and others days I feel fine. I did call NUT and asked to up my B12 from 500 to 1000 per day and that seemed to help a little. Will be interested to see how blood work will look like.

As for diet, still on full liquids until July 4, then purée. My body signals me I'm full with nausea feeling...umm not good signal.

Stats so far are...

HW: 288

SW: 265

CW: 253

= 27 lbs lost from HW and 12lbs lost since SW on 6/9/14.

Praying for you all and thinking of you daily.

Kelly

From Virginia.

[masonjk38 22]

Update. I'm back in the hospital for more testing. White blood count and pulse is very high. Surgeon wants to rule out pulmonary embolism. Would appreciate lots of prayer

[2Bthin4me 15]

@@masonjk38 I hope you feel better soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[masonjk38 22]

Thank you @@2Bthin4me

[QuuenRule 29]

hey guys

had a safe surgery on tues, no complications at all. Got back home from hosp a few hours a go. feeling great havent had any pain medications for 2 days now.

[cutiepieinchi 158]

I guess I have been deleted from the page.... She mentioned she was appointing new administrators and maybe they cleaned house.... I don't know! I thoroughly enjoyed the page.... We were all recovering together and motivating and encouraging each other.... Don't know what happened but it makes me sad!! Oh well..... :-(

No one was deleted unless you did advertisements for wraps and such. I will see if I can find out what happened.