Post-Op day 6

Jun 09, 2015

I started out this day looking up. My pain was minimal, I did well on my fluid and protein levels the day before, AND I finally had a bowel movement. But then, I got really down in the dumps. I have no idea why. I got a call from my physician's assistant and got the okay to use Ibuprofen and Tylenol so I could drop the Oxycodone. Fine by me. I have read that NSAIDS would be off limits after surgery. And my surgeon did say they like patients to wait six weeks before taking it, but they have both suggested I take it instead of the narcotic. I asked the dose and how often I can take it, I will be careful to not go over that. Everyone says be careful, people say not to take it at all, but if my very successful surgeon says to do it, then it should be okay, right?

Perhaps I am worried about the Ibuprofen. But I am as concerned about the Oxycodone,  I'd rather not take narcotics, especially since the Ibuprofen works better. 

I also tried to do something different for protein. I have a bunch of those organic box soups and have figured that my whey protein powder dissolves really well in one ounce of water. I can then add it to whatever to add 26 grams of protein. I tried to add it to the vegetable tomato soup but it was a fail. I haven't done very well at all with my protein intake today. My fluids either really, swallowing was harder today.

I know I have a long road of ups and downs, but I just want to be successful. Today, I don't feel successful.

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