Hello

I had surgery five days ago and have a question.... Is anyone taking antibiotics? I was surprised I was not prescribed any considering the incisions.

What about pain? I can tell you that the pain does not compare to when I had a C-section but I have very few painkillers - just in case. What pain medications are others taking? Getting 60-70 g of Protein a day on a clear liquid diet is tough!

Thanks so much

Hello

I had surgery five days ago and have a question.... Is anyone taking antibiotics? I was surprised I was not prescribed any considering the incisions.

What about pain? I can tell you that the pain does not compare to when I had a C-section but I have very few painkillers - just in case. What pain medications are others taking? Getting 60-70 g of Protein a day on a clear liquid diet is tough!

Thanks so much

Congrats on your surgery! I hope all went well!

I didn't have any antibiotics, unless they happen to put some in my IV when I was in the hospital but I don't think they did. I was given a liquid pain med but only used it 2 or 3 times after coming home. I did like the anti nausea med I was given. Lol. And at my 2 week follow up he gave me an antacid. But I haven't needed it. And yes, getting liquids and protein in can be a chore! lol.

My Dr. told me they give antibiotics in the IV.

I didn't come home with any antibiotics but my biggest incision opened up so my doctor put me on one for 10 days. In my case, I do not fight infection very well since I don't have a spleen. Usually my infections are lung related. My incision is still oozing a bit but isn't all red around the edges. I'm 5 weeks post op (6 weeks this Monday) & will see my doctor this coming Wednesday. At that time I will find out how long it takes for this incision to close up. All the other incisions are healed. I had to have a hiatal hernia fixed & they had to cut thru a bunch of scar tissue from my spleen surgery 50 yrs ago. This might be why my incision is about 1 1/2 inches long & taking a while to heal.

I have had almost no pain & never vomited so I feel very fortunate. I'm so glad I had this done. Looking forward to being cleared for solid food this week. I'm not sure what my doctor's thoughts are for solid food at 6 weeks post op. I've tolerated everything I have eaten so far & I have had little pieces of tuna & chicken a couple of times. I just chewed it up really well & it went down just fine.

Water is still an issue. I'm working on it tho'. Protein I get in daily between 50 & 60 so I need to work harder on that too. Being able to eat chicken & fish will help this a great deal & hopefully will help my incision heal more quickly. Hopefully no more antibiotics. They have a tendency to upset my stomach.