Hi Guys

i am on my 5th day post surgery and i have a rash where one of my bandages was would anyone know if this could be an infection.Also i have a lot of dicomfort at night and stomach grumbling all the time not too sure ifd i am eating too less i usually have a sml glass apple juice for Breakfast a sustian shake for lunch and a cup of Soup for dinner. Today im feeling really light headed. Is all this normal sorry new to this feeling...

I have a rash around all of my incitions, its a reaction to the tape. If tis red, bumpy, and itch, its a rash. If the incision itself is swollen, warm, red, and oozing anything, get it checked out--that may be an infection.

It sounds like you are not getting enough calories or Protein, you may need to speak with your dietician and make sure that you are eating (or drinking) correctly.

Rash, reaction to the adhesive on the bandages. Happens a lot. A little CortAid on the rash (not on the incision itself) will help with the itch.

And, it sounds like you are definitely not taking in enough Protein. Even if it's Protein shakes at this stage, you still need protein to assuage hunger.

Hi Guys

i am on my 5th day post surgery and i have a rash where one of my bandages was would anyone know if this could be an infection.Also i have a lot of dicomfort at night and stomach grumbling all the time not too sure ifd i am eating too less i usually have a sml glass apple juice for breakfast a sustian shake for lunch and a cup of soup for dinner. Today im feeling really light headed. Is all this normal sorry new to this feeling...

The rash was normal for me-- it was from the glue on the bandages... funny thing- the rash was more painful than the incision... I finally just took off bandages.. and put medicine on it and it cleared up.

As for the stomach grumbling-- I had those for a while too... it is amazing how loud they can be...

Now for feeling lightheaded.. Yes, I didnt do well on just the liquid part-- I was run down and really light headed... try and increase the amount of Protein you are getting-- my doctor told me to shoot for 60 - 80 grams a day.... but had a hard time getting all that down -- but I tried to get as close as possible... the minute I was able to get some regular food down (puree) I felt so much better....

Even today- I dont feel good if I just do a shake.... it's like my body needs some kind of substance....

Best of luck to you... stick thru it -- ITS WORTH IT!!!

p.s. If you increase your protein and still keep feeling light headed-- call your doctor and see what they suggest... personally mine moved me to the next phase quicker...

Hi Guys

i am on my 5th day post surgery and i have a rash where one of my bandages was would anyone know if this could be an infection.Also i have a lot of dicomfort at night and stomach grumbling all the time not too sure ifd i am eating too less i usually have a sml glass apple juice for breakfast a sustian shake for lunch and a cup of soup for dinner. Today im feeling really light headed. Is all this normal sorry new to this feeling...

You could be having a reaction to what they closed your incisions with. I had a friend who had a problem with this. Her name is Kristen.....here is her blog you should check it out and ask her about her experience...she may be able to help you.... I'm with the band