post-op update

Apr 15, 2010

Well, where to begin....I am one week 3 days post-op.  I started this journey at 262.At start of pre-op liquid diet I weighed 254.  Today I weigh 230. 32 lbs down. My energy level sucks. I walked about 8 blocks x2 yesterday and thought it was like a marathon, I showered this morning and felt like I was an old lady, had to sit because I am sooo body fatigue. My mind is energetic but my body is far from it. I know this is because I am liquids.  Have only had one BM since the 5th. That was last Sat. Called the office and they said to take 1TBSP MOM q1 hr until results, I am doing this now. hopefully results soon.  They also oked me to start phase 2 today over Saturday. So I tried the tip of a teaspoon of lactaid lowfat cottage cheese... so far so good.  But no more till I have a BM.  My husband is frustrated with the low energy and has upset me for the first time during this journey.  I told him how it made me feel and hopefully he will be more sensitive.  He is not liking this part of the journey.  Do I have any complaints?  No so far. No pain. getting fluids. all minus protein... let me back track a bit.  Surgery on Monday the 5th, Discharged Wed the 7th.  Thurs 8th after protein shake, massive heartburn couldn't get fluids in... Friday 9th called office, come right away... Got there they assessed me and sent me to the hospital, admitted IV fluids 2 bags bolus, IV protonix stat, then IV drip of protonix... felt a 100% after Sat 10th discharged. Tried protein again... same feeling started so called office on Monday they said to stop the protein. More important to get the fluids. since then I did, but the energy has plummeted. This is where I am at now. WOW..can't believe 32 lbs down already though. Kinda scary in a way.  Anyways, that's all for now.

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