Surgeries

Chrissy bug I too am suffering from constipation I am 14 days out I actually went 2 days in a row but I have to push to get it out . But me too it would be 2 or 3 days before again. I haven't tried miralax or colace yet. Dr told me to do prune juice but it hurt going down or the smooth move tea which I haven't tried. I'm trying to 64 oz in a day. Don't know what's the best thing to do either. I did have apple sauce yesterday hoping it may help.

I am doing my clear liquid day today, tomorrow is the big day. I am guessing that I am nervous, since I got my period 1 week late ( OF COURSE!!!) so now I will have that too to deal with...oh well I got 2 pimples, and I never get them. And my stomach is a little upset. So yeah, I am thinking that I might be a little nervous. But I am so beyond thrilled that this is finally happening. And one thing that I am looking forward to, is that feeling that people are saying that they have....that they don't want sweets anymore....and they are not hungry. WHAT??? Is that even real??? LOL

I am so happy that I found this site, I'm sure I would be a lost little lamb if I didn't have this forum to check and ask questions!!

Good luck to everyone getting it done, and congratulations to all of you who are now on the other side!!!

Good luck TallGirl74 im on the other side as of February 19 dismissed on the 20th i truly haven't had any hunger my last meal was last Tuesday it a great feeling keep us posted

Chrissiebug have you tried Milk of Magnesia? That's what my Dr. recommends...just a suggestion. Tissiegal, at my follow up I asked my Dr. about the "brickhard" poop...he said it would eventually soften up on its own, but that I could try a stool softener if needed.

Keep up the good work ladies!!

Good luck Tallgirl74! It is nerve wracking, but very worth it!

I have not tired Milk of Mag but I guess I am going to because I am miserable and yes it is "brick hard" and stuck TMI I know but I am in tears every time I "TRY" to go.......

Tallgirl you sound like me.....except instead of a period I have bad chest now. I was really hoping it wasn't but it has put me down today. I am very nervous that I won't be well enough for surgery Friday. It's kicking my asthma off as well.

But Tallgirl..I am excited for you. I too look forward to the loss of hunger and hopefully being turned off by sweets.

For the non poopers ( sorry) if you are still taking opiate pain killers that will make it difficult for your system to get moving as well.

That's bad chest cold..not "bad chest"... Although my boobs are saggy enough to be called bad.

@@lucky2014 Thank you honey! I am looking forward to that!

Good luck tall girl! It is very nerve wracking but so worth it! I am also not hungry at all! In fact I feel so full from trying to get just the liquids down! It's a wonderful thing!

Crosby I hope you feel better fast and are well enough for your surgery on Friday!! My kids came down with a stomach bug three days before my surgery and I remember panicking that I would get it too and not be able to keep my date I know how stressful that can be! Feel better! Have faith everything will work out, it's only Monday

About 8 days post op now.... Anyone having dizzy spells? I'm thinking it has to be the lack of calories and/or a titch of dehydration. It has happened about 3 times to me now.

Melanie I've been having them too my nut said that it would happen didn't start until a couple days after being home

Feeling good folliwing surgery this AM. Walking, drinking and burping. I am taking pain meds but can't wait to be off of them.

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1 week post op today. Got my staples removed. finally starting to feel better. Things have been much more painful then I expected. Today they said in reviewing the notes from surgery there was a lot of adhesions on my abdominal wall and that combined with the hiatal hernia repair is most likely the reason for the Pain. Each day is getting better and I will say I am very thankful I haven't had the nausea and vomiting some have suffered with. I am using the smooth moves chamomile tea to keep things moving as I am prone to constipation anyway and it has been working wonderfully and actually tastes really good. I have been having a cup each evening. Wondering what others are using for calcium supplement. I am suppose to take 600mg of calcium citrate twice a day. I have.loved reading all the updates from our february group. it has been so amazing to hear from others in the same boat. Anyone else have hiatal hernia repair and/or adhesions just wondering how it went for you particularly the pain aspect. Good luck to all those that are getting ready for surgery and continued healing for those now on the losers bench. This has been such a long process, I still can hardly believe I have had the surgery and am starting my new life.

Caltrate makes a chewable calcium. But my Dr said to wait till I'm one month postop to take.