Time for question overload!

I am home now , we all know that . Now what? I know they said I need to walk walk walk and sip sip sip but I am getting these feelings that feel like a cross between a belch and a hiccup. They come and go  but how long will they last. Anything I can do to help them subside? And how much should I be sipping. I slept for 3 hours this afternoon, is that ok? They told me to stay on clear liquids atleast until Friday then try some thicker ones. I kinda feel lost I know th doctor and the nurses told me lots of things but I feel like it is so much maybe I am overloaded or maybe the meds are still working on me but I just wonder if I can handle all of this. Any help as always is greatly appreciated.

Hey there,I am  glad to see your home and full of good questions that means your ok LOL they told me to sip about 5 ounces an hour at first then more and you should walk around the house a few times a day and do little stuff like go to the kitchen to ge****er yourself and things like that as for the hiccups I don't know but if you have gas they said I could take gas X but I haven't had to do that.  Don't feel lost you can always reflect back on the notes from the nut. and the office and if I know the answer I will be happy to help where I can.I hope that helps. Welcome to the losers bench

Yes ... It's normal to need a lot of rest. Even though you don't have a huge scar you did just have major surgery. Follow your body's lead and if you need to rest, rest.

I'm not sure what causes the hic-cups, but I recall having some issues with them off and on for a few days. They subside with time.

Each Dr has their own protocol re: what to have and when, so I'm afraid that I and most others aren't going to be a great deal of help because you'll need to know what your Dr wants you to do. Don't worry, just call the office and ask. You defintely won't be the first or the last person to need some clarification.

Be gentle with yourself. Get in plenty of fluids; generally that means to shoot for 64 ounces a day ... if you aren't there yet, just keep sipping and you'll get there soon. Make sure that you make time to walk. It really helps with gas and much more importantly with keeping you from developing a pulmonary embolism ... soooo.... walk, walk, walk.

Hang in there kiddo!

Barb

Welcome home MOM!  I am a week post-op and i noticed that i tend to take a large sip instead of baby sips.  when i do, i feel that same feeling and believe it is gas or an air pocket.    We have been drinking one way our entire life so old habits die hard and these are just reminders is how i see it.  I was scared to death of blood clots developing so tried to use the rule of thumb to get up and walk around the house 10 minutes per hour.   I don't know if that was excessive but mentally, it made me feel much better.  My nut gave me a handout of what to do and when and i think i have read it 10 times and still go back to it.      Keep us posted and take care!  Pam

Welcome home! You can do this and it is a good thing to ask questions. Do you have a NUT you can contact with nutrition questions? As far as sleep goes it is the way the body helps heal its self.                                              Annie

Those hiccup/belch feelings will go away as your pouch continues to heal. Right now it's in a right nasty feeling state after being cut and stapled and poked at so it'll need a few more days to begin to feel normal.

Also there will be new sensations that will become your normal, so listening to your body is very important.

The tired stuff is very normal. I think Barb already said this, but listen to your physical needs closely right now. You only want to be focused on healing right now. For the first week after being home from the hospital I went with my spurts of energy. They were low and mild, but I went with them. I would go walk as much as I felt comfortable walking, come in and take a rest. After resting, walk again, then rest some more. The walking really helped me to focus my energy on myself, and for a few days walking wore me out so I didn't do a whole lot more than walk and rest.

Also I would get one ounce of fluid, go sit in the recliner, sip, sip, sip, then get up to get the next ounce. Sitting for too long made me stiff so the up and down (ever so slowly and gently) was great for me. It also helps with the gas bubbles. Keep on the move, but in a gentle way.

With the exception of 30 minutes before or 30 minutes after your nutrition, you should be ok to sip continuously. My Dr. Reccomended that I have a bottle in my hand at all times because staying hydrated is one of the biggest challenges after surgery. Getting dehydrated will mean you feeling like crap with greater fatigue and possibly nausea. Keep sipping! Crystal Lite and all it's wonderful flavors has been my life savior!

Keep asking questions too! It's another way to stay focused on your healing, right now that is THE most important thing.

{{Hugs}}

Welcome home!!! the belching and hiccuping is normal from all the gases they gave you during surgery and they do die down Try to make sure you are walking around a bit every hour so you do not form blood clots. I hope you have a great recovery and congrats!

Darcie

Welcome home! You've gotten some great advice here! All things will get better as you progress through the next few days.  I did have to take gas-x (the chewable kind) a few times for the first couple weeks after surgery, b/c the gas is unbearable. Something about the air they blow into you to do the surgery LAP... Anyway, good luck and keep us updated on how you are doing!