16 days out - 9.8.11

Sep 12, 2011

Had my visit with the Dr and the dietitian today. Dr was pleased with the scars healing. He was worried about my color and energy.  I told him I was so weak . He told me that they had some problems during the surgery with adhesions in my stomach so it took about an hour and a half longer than usual. He told me It would take longer for me to heal inside and that I was 58 and that it would take a while for my strength to come back. He put me off work until at least October 3. I am to rest when I can but to make sure I get a little exercise as well. Slow and steady. I am to keep a watch out around the 30 day mark for what they call a stricture. Sometimes scar tissue will build up on the site of the incision and may partially block the entrance to the pouch.If I feel like things aren't "going down" like they should , I need to get in touch with him right away and he will do a scope to fix it.
I also saw the dietitian. She said I was dehydrated and I need to get that liquid into me as well as the protein.  I got some vitamins that I have to take 4 a day. All in all things went well.
I'm going to start writing down everything and calculating how much protein and liquid I am getting.

The rest of the day was quiet. I rested and did a little walk on the treadmill.



to be continued

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