Guest guest Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 NPO is "hospital speak" for absolutely positively nothing to eat/drink at all, period. I think it's the initials of the latin words for "nothing by mouth", but I'm not sure. If you ask someone what NPO actually stands for, they just say "nothing by mouth" -- DUH, that would be NBM! LOL Oh, and the diarrhea shouldn't be a problem as long as you don't majorly over-do it on sugar. It's more of an issue w/ kids, but I think you would be more susceptible to it b/c you're already so teeny, plus you'll be in a bit of "starvation mode" then too. Deb Thanks Deb. Yes, the 3 day fast is before the surgery. For the manometry they said to not eat 3 hours before, even though I explained to them that I was diagnosed with A. I'm planning on not eating from the night before just in case. I'm sorry Debbi, but was is "NPO." :/I'm pretty sure that the doctor said "clear liquids" but I will check to be sure. I'm sure they'll send me a checklist of what I need to do/not do since I need the prescription for the bloodwork anyway. I can definitely deal with Jello, although I certainly don't need a spell of diahrrea before surgery! , NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 I think it is nothing per oral for NPO >>> heiser@... 01/21/04 02:39PM >>> NPO is " hospital speak " for absolutely positively nothing to eat/drink at all, period. I think it's the initials of the latin words for " nothing by mouth " , but I'm not sure. If you ask someone what NPO actually stands for, they just say " nothing by mouth " -- DUH, that would be NBM! LOL Oh, and the diarrhea shouldn't be a problem as long as you don't majorly over-do it on sugar. It's more of an issue w/ kids, but I think you would be more susceptible to it b/c you're already so teeny, plus you'll be in a bit of " starvation mode " then too. Deb Thanks Deb. Yes, the 3 day fast is before the surgery. For the manometry they said to not eat 3 hours before, even though I explained to them that I was diagnosed with A. I'm planning on not eating from the night before just in case. I'm sorry Debbi, but was is " NPO. " :/ I'm pretty sure that the doctor said " clear liquids " but I will check to be sure. I'm sure they'll send me a checklist of what I need to do/not do since I need the prescription for the bloodwork anyway. I can definitely deal with Jello, although I certainly don't need a spell of diahrrea before surgery! , NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 There are only 3 items that cause me pain......dairy, (except raw or made from raw), cooked eggs, and greasy meat, so yes, I miss my ice cream, my eggs over easy, and of course, bacon, but, I did have them for many years, and so many alternatives available .......I'm blessed......... Amber <amber@...> wrote: I have had only one attack, March 12, 2006. Ended up in the hospital and was advised to have surgery. I refused and said I was going to go home and do some research. I've learned that lots of people who have an attack never have another one. I, too, have limited meat and eggs (even though eggs are very good for most people) from my diet and have had no more pain and I still have my GB. I, too, feel so sorry for people who just opt for surgery because I know lots of them have continuing problems. Yes, for some it helps. We are all different. Amber In my case, I'm still enjoying my gall bladder after I cancelled my gall bladder removal last May 23, 2006. But the reason I still have it, and had never had a gallstone attack again, is because I've been careful of what to eat. Generally, I've never abused eating oily foods anymore. I TOTALLY, yes, totally stopped eating beef and pork meat. I drink a lot of water, and at least 4 glasses of pure apple juice in a day. Jess .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Changing you your diet is a HUGE benefit to having gallstones.......for many people !!! Evie Maddox <evie@...> wrote: Is this supposed to be a good thing?! I can only imagine what you've been eating since you had it out. Just because you are no longer in pain, please don't jump off a cliff. Evie P.S. Still hanging on to mine, and pain-free, too! --- In gallstones , " witchyyybitch " <witchyyybitch@...> wrote: I CAN EAT EVERYTHING AND > ANYTHING with NO PAIN. --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 I wish I could eat ice cream!!! Evie Maddox <evie@...> wrote: I hear ya! And second that! I can go without a burger, but don't take my ice cream away. Evie > > Well, thank goodness ice cream doesn't bother me. That's got to be a major food group. > > Amber --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 I wish I could eat ice cream!!! Evie Maddox <evie@...> wrote: I hear ya! And second that! I can go without a burger, but don't take my ice cream away. Evie > > Well, thank goodness ice cream doesn't bother me. That's got to be a major food group. > > Amber --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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