Ahealthyme
4 Wks Post Op
Nov 30, 2009
Hi Everyone!
Well, it's been a while since I've posted, but I just haven't felt very well.... Let's just say that weeks 2, 3 & 4 were a little rough but I think things are getting back on track now. (Praise God!).
Since I last posted, I developed a nasty rash all over my stomach and chest (apparently I'm allergic to surgical tape). Luckily after trying various forms of Benedryl, the gel seemed to do the trick and the rash is now gone. Then, I became severely dehydrated and my kidneys started to have problems. This was because my stomach was so upset that I couldn't drink all of my protein drink or get enough liquids down. (My taste buds really don't like the taste of the SF products anymore, e.g., Popsicles, pudding, crystal lite, etc.). Anyway, after having to have an IV of saline at my Dr's office and then going in daily for blood tests to see if we could get the kidneys working properly by Thanksgiving it appears that things are turning around for the better. I have started to have some occasional back pain and I only hope that it's not a kidney stone. I have a Dr's appt this afternoon, so please keep me in your prayers that things can get back on track.
The nausea seems to not be as bad any more. "Thanks" to adwinters12345 (Ashley) who told me to try Gatorade instead of water and that seemed to do the trick. 
So far, I've lost about 31 pounds. Yay!!! It probably could have been a little more, but because I wasn't getting in all of my protein and liquids I believe that caused a stall... BUT, 31 pounds ain't bad!! 
