Regrets...

[justme55 2]

Two weeks out and full of regrets. Surgery 1 Gastric Bypass went well.. Surgery 2 for blocked bowel was rough. Finally home and struggling to drink anything. It all tastes bad and creates nausea in spite of my anti-nausea med. I cannot keep the potassium supplements down because of the terrible taste. Any suggestions to keep me from another trip to the hospital with low potassium would be greatly appreciated.

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[Berry78 4,259]

If you drink from a sippy-type cup that would prevent you from smelling the contents, it might help.

Keep experimenting with fluids to find some you can tolerate.

Pediapops (frozen popsicles for kids) can help with elecrolytes.

Simmer whole potatoes with skins, or just potato skins and drink the Water. (They are full of potassium and it leeches into the water during cooking). Might as well put a bunch of veggies in it for better taste.. try it hot or cold. Simmer for 1-2 hours.





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[justme55 2]

Thanks for the ideas, Berry78. I will certainly give them a try.


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[Martha Parker-mcneal 166]

bananas and potatoes have lots of potassium I know that they are also high carbs but talk to the nut and see how much you can get in and still keep the carb level down. research other high potassium foods. good luck to you

[justme55 2]

Thank you. Will talk to her for tips.


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[Montana Girl 7]

Sorry to hear how rough it has been. As a medical professional, as well as being 10 days post-op myself, I can tell you that surgery takes A LOT out of you emotionally as well as physically. While your day-to-day physical recovery needs are very pressing, and you do need to keep attempting to hydrate and keep your blood chemistry afloat, you are trying to cope with a new stomach (and lots of surgical wounds) while out of your routine. You can't eat as usual, you aren't out socializing or at work like you usually would be. Your routines are messed up. Daytime TV is simply awful. You are worried about your complications, You have a big giant "to do" list which includes drinking Water, sipping every 5 minutes, meeting your Protein goals, walk every hour, start your Vitamin supplements, rebuild your life. You are tapped dry. Depleted emotionally and physically. It probably took all the life energy you had just to get yourself to surgery. Now there's more required of you. My kind advice is to give yourself a break. Don't panic. Call on your doctor for advice and DO WHAT HE TELLS YOU! Don't be afraid of a day in the ER getting a couple bags of IV fluids. It will help tremendously and buy you some time back at home to keep healing and trying to get your fluids going again. You will get well. Everything seems like a giant mountain to climb right now, it's pretty normal to feel discouraged. Have faith... things will get better. Hoping for the best for you.

[justme55 2]

Montana Girl, thank you for those words of encouragement. I think I have been so disappointed in myself for not bouncing back quickly, that I failed to recognize that the second surgery would delay my progress. I go back to the doctor tomorrow and hope to get some IV fluids for a pick-me-up. Sure hope things are going well for you. Prayers for healing and good results!