Better today

May 07, 2011

Surgery went well Wednesday.  Felt surprisingly pretty okay Thurday and up quite a bit while still in hospital. Friday the dreaded day 2...ugh gas pains in my tummy made me miserable.  Could not walk,sip. sit, or lie down for any long period before up pacing again.  Finally, the secret weapon...Gas x.  My husband found Gas x thin strips xtra strengh.  They melt on your tongue, taste like peppermint, and really helped move the  trapped gas along through the evening.  I spent many times on the toilet, just sitting.  But today feel much better.  I have spent a good deal of the day up and even went walking with my family in a local street festival for about 2-3 hours.  Walking, sipping, and walking sipping and rest.  It really has been a world of difference since yesterday.  Actually other than sore, do not feel too bad today.  Working on increasing fluids.  Have been taking pretty well close to 24-40oz/day since yesterday.  I do not tolerate cold drink.  Room temperature and warm like tea, broth ect. are fine.  I can however do popcicles without problem.  Go figure?? Tomorrow is day 4 and steadily on my way towards full liquids and follow up with surgeon next Tuesday. Was a total of 21lbs down from preop diet weight(5lbs down from preop visit Monday to surgery date Wednesday).  Completely off my diabetic med and 1/2 daily dose of Bp meds just as a precaution.  My BP has been really good through and since surgery as has my sugars.  Yeah..victory is on its way!!.

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