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Topic: RE: 3 weeks since surgery and doing good.
I had my surgery on 2-6 and I'm still sleeping in our living room recliner! I'm sick of it, but each of the three nights I tried the bed were just too painful. I can't wait to sleep in my own bed.
So, I'm there with ya.
Topic: RE: 6 days post-op and finally a BM
i'll have to look into that.. i have a big binder with everything i can eat and do... but i'm sure it could be missing a few things .. i'll have to make a call to my nut... thanks 
Topic: RE: 5 or 6 days post opp and what are you eating?!?!
Hi Francesca, I know this is a hard time for everyone because there are very few choices I am eating alot of creamed or strained soups, applesauce, yogurt and yes, suger free puddings...although I have to say I am feeling a little on the week side...cant wait to get more substance in...as far as brands go, I am eating any and all soups, again I strain them all or puree them in a blender if I want to get all those soft veggies and stuff in. In fact tonight I am having this great minestrone from my favorite restaurant but I will strain everything out and only eat the broth 
For the applesauce and yogurt, I am eating any applesauce as long as it is unsweetened and I am eating yoplait light yogurt, also all flavors...those are pretty yummy! I love the key lime pie and the mixed berry! good luck...oh and I am also 6 days out.
mariam
I am eating alot of creamed or strained soups, applesauce, yogurt and yes, suger free puddings...although I have to say I am feeling a little on the week side...cant wait to get more substance in...as far as brands go, I am eating any and all soups, again I strain them all or puree them in a blender if I want to get all those soft veggies and stuff in. In fact tonight I am having this great minestrone from my favorite restaurant but I will strain everything out and only eat the broth
For the applesauce and yogurt, I am eating any applesauce as long as it is unsweetened and I am eating yoplait light yogurt, also all flavors...those are pretty yummy! I love the key lime pie and the mixed berry! good luck...oh and I am also 6 days out.
mariam 
Topic: RE: Home from surgery!
Good to hear you are home. I'm sorry that you can't get comfy, though. I remember having to sleep on one side all the time, as the side that had the port was very sore. did they send you home with any pain meds??
Give it a few days and you will be fine! Get plenty of rest 
Linda G
Linda G 
Topic: 5 or 6 days post opp and what are you eating?!?!
I am 5 days out and just interested in what alot of you out there are eating! I would like brand names if you could!! I am pretty much all about Sugar free ice pops, pudding pops and Jello!! Tea and water also. Now how about you!!!
Topic: Home from surgery!
Hi Everyone! 
Well, I'm glad that step is over with. Now I'm with everyone else on here with getting rid of gas and pooping..... 
So, far I think I'm doing well, just can't sleep in my bed yet.....recliner is giving me sleep, but killing my back. Can't have everything I guess. At least, I'm getting sleep.......those nurses won't let you sleep in the hospital.
Anyway, good to hear everyone so far is ok. Keep posting. Hang in there Shelley!
Good Luck to those that are coming up for surgery!
Cathy
Well, I'm glad that step is over with. Now I'm with everyone else on here with getting rid of gas and pooping..... So, far I think I'm doing well, just can't sleep in my bed yet.....recliner is giving me sleep, but killing my back. Can't have everything I guess. At least, I'm getting sleep.......those nurses won't let you sleep in the hospital.
Anyway, good to hear everyone so far is ok. Keep posting. Hang in there Shelley!
Good Luck to those that are coming up for surgery!
Cathy Topic: RE: 6 days post-op and finally a BM
Hi Brooke,
You need to call your doctor and ask because a "full liquid diet", even if you just look it up on the internet and in some of the GBS surgery books, always includes cream of wheat...you just need to make it fairly runny and I use apple juice to make it (because I hate it). That is what I am on...a full liquid diet...You may get to have it afterall!
Mariam
Topic: RE: 6 days post-op and finally a BM
Well, I just decided to because of everyone else suggesting it and my doctor did not mind but when I was in the hospital and they talked about having a BM soon (which I knew I could not physically eat enough for) I mentioned the enema the night before and everyone just stopped asking...they all sai if I was cleaned out then it will come when it needs to....I guess as oppossed to sitting in there for several days until you begin to eat enough to really want to go. And the only bloated icky feeling I had disappeared as soon a I was able to pass gas which was on day 3....So I am glad it was just something I did not have to really worry about.
Topic: RE: 6 days post-op and finally a BM
I had my surgery on wednesday 21st and had my first BM on the friday .. but i did alot of walking and also had an enema on thursday b/c i had alot of gas pains.. I am down 15 lbs ... but i'm only aloud to eat full liquids (i know all dr. are different) i wish i could eat crm of wheat ! lol that would be a nice change from what i am eating... I'm glad your doing well .. best of luck ...
Brooke
Brooke 
Topic: RE: 6 days post-op and finally a BM
That's great Miriam!! I'm glad the ole' system is getting cranking again! Who would have thought that we'd look forward to a BM!!! HA!
My surgery is the day after tomorrow. Are you saying we should or shouldn't do the enema????
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