Guest guest Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 Well, I had my surgery on Mon. 1/30 and came home Wed. 2/1. I fell pretty good. I walking around the house and even took a shower today (I remembered not to make the water too hot, didn't want to get dizzy). I am not having any issues with the food EXCEPT the multi vits. Before the surgery I was using a liq. and just added it to a little water. Today I tried to drink it and thought I was going to vomit. So the next time I added it to my protein drink, than I did vomit (not realy but I couldn't get it down) So now what do I do about multi vits. I can't even stand the smell of the ones I have. The pro drinks have always been an issue but I have gotten them down. But now I am worried about my vits. How long before I can start taking pill form again? One more question....what makes us gain 10 lbs while we have surgery? I didn't remember reaing about that paart, Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers, I took each amd everyone into the surgery room with me. PEGGY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 Well, I had my surgery on Mon. 1/30 and came home Wed. 2/1. I fell pretty good. I walking around the house and even took a shower today (I remembered not to make the water too hot, didn't want to get dizzy). I am not having any issues with the food EXCEPT the multi vits. Before the surgery I was using a liq. and just added it to a little water. Today I tried to drink it and thought I was going to vomit. So the next time I added it to my protein drink, than I did vomit (not realy but I couldn't get it down) So now what do I do about multi vits. I can't even stand the smell of the ones I have. The pro drinks have always been an issue but I have gotten them down. But now I am worried about my vits. How long before I can start taking pill form again? One more question....what makes us gain 10 lbs while we have surgery? I didn't remember reaing about that paart, Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers, I took each amd everyone into the surgery room with me. PEGGY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 Welcome to the other side!!!! The 10 lb gain is from all the IV fluids they pump into you. It will come off very quickly. As per your vits, you may have to try chewables for awhile. > > Well, I had my surgery on Mon. 1/30 and came home Wed. 2/1. I fell > pretty good. I walking around the house and even took a shower today > (I remembered not to make the water too hot, didn't want to get > dizzy). I am not having any issues with the food EXCEPT the multi > vits. Before the surgery I was using a liq. and just added it to a > little water. Today I tried to drink it and thought I was going to > vomit. So the next time I added it to my protein drink, than I did > vomit (not realy but I couldn't get it down) So now what do I do > about multi vits. I can't even stand the smell of the ones I have. > The pro drinks have always been an issue but I have gotten them down. > But now I am worried about my vits. How long before I can start > taking pill form again? > One more question....what makes us gain 10 lbs while we have surgery? > I didn't remember reaing about that paart, > Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers, I took each amd > everyone into the surgery room with me. > PEGGY > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 Welcome to the other side!!!! The 10 lb gain is from all the IV fluids they pump into you. It will come off very quickly. As per your vits, you may have to try chewables for awhile. > > Well, I had my surgery on Mon. 1/30 and came home Wed. 2/1. I fell > pretty good. I walking around the house and even took a shower today > (I remembered not to make the water too hot, didn't want to get > dizzy). I am not having any issues with the food EXCEPT the multi > vits. Before the surgery I was using a liq. and just added it to a > little water. Today I tried to drink it and thought I was going to > vomit. So the next time I added it to my protein drink, than I did > vomit (not realy but I couldn't get it down) So now what do I do > about multi vits. I can't even stand the smell of the ones I have. > The pro drinks have always been an issue but I have gotten them down. > But now I am worried about my vits. How long before I can start > taking pill form again? > One more question....what makes us gain 10 lbs while we have surgery? > I didn't remember reaing about that paart, > Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers, I took each amd > everyone into the surgery room with me. > PEGGY > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Peggy All the fluids the doctors put in your IVs causes you to gain weight don't worry it all goes away. I had put on 13 and it took 2 weeks for that to go away and another before I really started to lose, then it was all good. I started back on pills by the second week, I had other medicine in pill form also. So I ask the pharmacy and they gave me a bill cutter, some of my pills that were very large I cut in 1/4, so I could take a 1/4 with my little water, then when it was time to drink again I'd take another 1/4 on and on. Now I can take whole pills, I am 10 months post op as of Feb.11th. I hope this helps you. Take care. Donnapegmo1212 wrote: Well, I had my surgery on Mon. 1/30 and came home Wed. 2/1. I fell pretty good. I walking around the house and even took a shower today (I remembered not to make the water too hot, didn't want to get dizzy). I am not having any issues with the food EXCEPT the multi vits. Before the surgery I was using a liq. and just added it to a little water. Today I tried to drink it and thought I was going to vomit. So the next time I added it to my protein drink, than I did vomit (not realy but I couldn't get it down) So now what do I do about multi vits. I can't even stand the smell of the ones I have. The pro drinks have always been an issue but I have gotten them down. But now I am worried about my vits. How long before I can start taking pill form again? One more question....what makes us gain 10 lbs while we have surgery? I didn't remember reaing about that paart,Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers, I took each amd everyone into the surgery room with me.PEGGY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Peggy All the fluids the doctors put in your IVs causes you to gain weight don't worry it all goes away. I had put on 13 and it took 2 weeks for that to go away and another before I really started to lose, then it was all good. I started back on pills by the second week, I had other medicine in pill form also. So I ask the pharmacy and they gave me a bill cutter, some of my pills that were very large I cut in 1/4, so I could take a 1/4 with my little water, then when it was time to drink again I'd take another 1/4 on and on. Now I can take whole pills, I am 10 months post op as of Feb.11th. I hope this helps you. Take care. Donnapegmo1212 wrote: Well, I had my surgery on Mon. 1/30 and came home Wed. 2/1. I fell pretty good. I walking around the house and even took a shower today (I remembered not to make the water too hot, didn't want to get dizzy). I am not having any issues with the food EXCEPT the multi vits. Before the surgery I was using a liq. and just added it to a little water. Today I tried to drink it and thought I was going to vomit. So the next time I added it to my protein drink, than I did vomit (not realy but I couldn't get it down) So now what do I do about multi vits. I can't even stand the smell of the ones I have. The pro drinks have always been an issue but I have gotten them down. But now I am worried about my vits. How long before I can start taking pill form again? One more question....what makes us gain 10 lbs while we have surgery? I didn't remember reaing about that paart,Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers, I took each amd everyone into the surgery room with me.PEGGY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 I took EVERYTHING but if you want to know what I used that is a different question. I use my hair brush, tooth brush and tooth paste, lotion, my music and my book. That's about all. Due to all the IV I couldn't use my own nightie and they gave me sockies that were better than the slippers I brought. I either was sleeping or walking the halls. And remember you aren't going to be there that long. I was in my room after the surgery by 5pm pm Monday and I checked out by noon on Wednesday. Be sure to have a pillow in the car for the ride home. I hope this helps you, good luck. Let me know if you have any more questions. When is your date? PEGGY > Well, I had my surgery on Mon. 1/30 and came home Wed. 2/1. I fell > pretty good. I walking around the house and even took a shower today > (I remembered not to make the water too hot, didn't want to get > dizzy). I am not having any issues with the food EXCEPT the multi > vits. Before the surgery I was using a liq. and just added it to a > little water. Today I tried to drink it and thought I was going to > vomit. So the next time I added it to my protein drink, than I did > vomit (not realy but I couldn't get it down) So now what do I do > about multi vits. I can't even stand the smell of the ones I have. > The pro drinks have always been an issue but I have gotten them down. > But now I am worried about my vits. How long before I can start > taking pill form again? > One more question....what makes us gain 10 lbs while we have surgery? > I didn't remember reaing about that paart, > Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers, I took each amd > everyone into the surgery room with me. > PEGGY > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 I took EVERYTHING but if you want to know what I used that is a different question. I use my hair brush, tooth brush and tooth paste, lotion, my music and my book. That's about all. Due to all the IV I couldn't use my own nightie and they gave me sockies that were better than the slippers I brought. I either was sleeping or walking the halls. And remember you aren't going to be there that long. I was in my room after the surgery by 5pm pm Monday and I checked out by noon on Wednesday. Be sure to have a pillow in the car for the ride home. I hope this helps you, good luck. Let me know if you have any more questions. When is your date? PEGGY > Well, I had my surgery on Mon. 1/30 and came home Wed. 2/1. I fell > pretty good. I walking around the house and even took a shower today > (I remembered not to make the water too hot, didn't want to get > dizzy). I am not having any issues with the food EXCEPT the multi > vits. Before the surgery I was using a liq. and just added it to a > little water. Today I tried to drink it and thought I was going to > vomit. So the next time I added it to my protein drink, than I did > vomit (not realy but I couldn't get it down) So now what do I do > about multi vits. I can't even stand the smell of the ones I have. > The pro drinks have always been an issue but I have gotten them down. > But now I am worried about my vits. How long before I can start > taking pill form again? > One more question....what makes us gain 10 lbs while we have surgery? > I didn't remember reaing about that paart, > Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers, I took each amd > everyone into the surgery room with me. > PEGGY > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Thanks Donna - I forgot about all the IV. I do feel great except for the gas (I am so glad we are all friends here). I have been walking as much as I can and that helps a little. I wasn't able to get all the food down today or all the water. I did drink my protein and get all my vits down. I will try harder tomorrow. PEGGY > Well, I had my surgery on Mon. 1/30 and came home Wed. 2/1. I fell > pretty good. I walking around the house and even took a shower today > (I remembered not to make the water too hot, didn't want to get > dizzy). I am not having any issues with the food EXCEPT the multi > vits. Before the surgery I was using a liq. and just added it to a > little water. Today I tried to drink it and thought I was going to > vomit. So the next time I added it to my protein drink, than I did > vomit (not realy but I couldn't get it down) So now what do I do > about multi vits. I can't even stand the smell of the ones I have. > The pro drinks have always been an issue but I have gotten them down. > But now I am worried about my vits. How long before I can start > taking pill form again? > One more question....what makes us gain 10 lbs while we have surgery? > I didn't remember reaing about that paart, > Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers, I took each amd > everyone into the surgery room with me. > PEGGY > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Thanks Donna - I forgot about all the IV. I do feel great except for the gas (I am so glad we are all friends here). I have been walking as much as I can and that helps a little. I wasn't able to get all the food down today or all the water. I did drink my protein and get all my vits down. I will try harder tomorrow. PEGGY > Well, I had my surgery on Mon. 1/30 and came home Wed. 2/1. I fell > pretty good. I walking around the house and even took a shower today > (I remembered not to make the water too hot, didn't want to get > dizzy). I am not having any issues with the food EXCEPT the multi > vits. Before the surgery I was using a liq. and just added it to a > little water. Today I tried to drink it and thought I was going to > vomit. So the next time I added it to my protein drink, than I did > vomit (not realy but I couldn't get it down) So now what do I do > about multi vits. I can't even stand the smell of the ones I have. > The pro drinks have always been an issue but I have gotten them down. > But now I am worried about my vits. How long before I can start > taking pill form again? > One more question....what makes us gain 10 lbs while we have surgery? > I didn't remember reaing about that paart, > Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers, I took each amd > everyone into the surgery room with me. > PEGGY > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Hi Peggy, Thanks for the response. I don't have my date yet, but have met my goal and am now in what they call the holding tank. I figure I should make a checklist of the things I will need. That way I don't forget anything at the last minute. Hope your feeling better, and please keep us posted on your recovery process . Sassypegmo1212 wrote: I took EVERYTHING but if you want to know what I used that is a different question. I use my hair brush, tooth brush and tooth paste, lotion, my music and my book. That's about all. Due to all the IV I couldn't use my own nightie and they gave me sockies that were better than the slippers I brought. I either was sleeping or walking the halls. And remember you aren't going to be there that long. I was in my room after the surgery by 5pm pm Monday and I checked out by noon on Wednesday. Be sure to have a pillow in the car for the ride home. I hope this helps you, good luck. Let me know if you have any more questions. When is your date?PEGGY> Well, I had my surgery on Mon. 1/30 and came home Wed. 2/1. I fell > pretty good. I walking around the house and even took a shower today > (I remembered not to make the water too hot, didn't want to get > dizzy). I am not having any issues with the food EXCEPT the multi > vits. Before the surgery I was using a liq. and just added it to a > little water. Today I tried to drink it and thought I was going to > vomit. So the next time I added it to my protein drink, than I did > vomit (not realy but I couldn't get it down) So now what do I do > about multi vits. I can't even stand the smell of the ones I have. > The pro drinks have always been an issue but I have gotten them down. > But now I am worried about my vits. How long before I can start > taking pill form again? > One more question....what makes us gain 10 lbs while we have surgery? > I didn't remember reaing about that paart,> Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers, I took each amd > everyone into the surgery room with me.> PEGGY> > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Hi Peggy, Thanks for the response. I don't have my date yet, but have met my goal and am now in what they call the holding tank. I figure I should make a checklist of the things I will need. That way I don't forget anything at the last minute. Hope your feeling better, and please keep us posted on your recovery process . Sassypegmo1212 wrote: I took EVERYTHING but if you want to know what I used that is a different question. I use my hair brush, tooth brush and tooth paste, lotion, my music and my book. That's about all. Due to all the IV I couldn't use my own nightie and they gave me sockies that were better than the slippers I brought. I either was sleeping or walking the halls. And remember you aren't going to be there that long. I was in my room after the surgery by 5pm pm Monday and I checked out by noon on Wednesday. Be sure to have a pillow in the car for the ride home. I hope this helps you, good luck. Let me know if you have any more questions. When is your date?PEGGY> Well, I had my surgery on Mon. 1/30 and came home Wed. 2/1. I fell > pretty good. I walking around the house and even took a shower today > (I remembered not to make the water too hot, didn't want to get > dizzy). I am not having any issues with the food EXCEPT the multi > vits. Before the surgery I was using a liq. and just added it to a > little water. Today I tried to drink it and thought I was going to > vomit. So the next time I added it to my protein drink, than I did > vomit (not realy but I couldn't get it down) So now what do I do > about multi vits. I can't even stand the smell of the ones I have. > The pro drinks have always been an issue but I have gotten them down. > But now I am worried about my vits. How long before I can start > taking pill form again? > One more question....what makes us gain 10 lbs while we have surgery? > I didn't remember reaing about that paart,> Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers, I took each amd > everyone into the surgery room with me.> PEGGY> > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Peggy It gets easier with time, your doing fine. Take care. Donnapegmo1212 wrote: Thanks Donna - I forgot about all the IV. I do feel great except for the gas (I am so glad we are all friends here). I have been walking as much as I can and that helps a little. I wasn't able to get all the food down today or all the water. I did drink my protein and get all my vits down. I will try harder tomorrow.PEGGY> Well, I had my surgery on Mon. 1/30 and came home Wed. 2/1. I fell > pretty good. I walking around the house and even took a shower today > (I remembered not to make the water too hot, didn't want to get > dizzy). I am not having any issues with the food EXCEPT the multi > vits. Before the surgery I was using a liq. and just added it to a > little water. Today I tried to drink it and thought I was going to > vomit. So the next time I added it to my protein drink, than I did > vomit (not realy but I couldn't get it down) So now what do I do > about multi vits. I can't even stand the smell of the ones I have. > The pro drinks have always been an issue but I have gotten them down. > But now I am worried about my vits. How long before I can start > taking pill form again? > One more question....what makes us gain 10 lbs while we have surgery? > I didn't remember reaing about that paart,> Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers, I took each amd > everyone into the surgery room with me.> PEGGY> > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Peggy It gets easier with time, your doing fine. Take care. Donnapegmo1212 wrote: Thanks Donna - I forgot about all the IV. I do feel great except for the gas (I am so glad we are all friends here). I have been walking as much as I can and that helps a little. I wasn't able to get all the food down today or all the water. I did drink my protein and get all my vits down. I will try harder tomorrow.PEGGY> Well, I had my surgery on Mon. 1/30 and came home Wed. 2/1. I fell > pretty good. I walking around the house and even took a shower today > (I remembered not to make the water too hot, didn't want to get > dizzy). I am not having any issues with the food EXCEPT the multi > vits. Before the surgery I was using a liq. and just added it to a > little water. Today I tried to drink it and thought I was going to > vomit. So the next time I added it to my protein drink, than I did > vomit (not realy but I couldn't get it down) So now what do I do > about multi vits. I can't even stand the smell of the ones I have. > The pro drinks have always been an issue but I have gotten them down. > But now I am worried about my vits. How long before I can start > taking pill form again? > One more question....what makes us gain 10 lbs while we have surgery? > I didn't remember reaing about that paart,> Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers, I took each amd > everyone into the surgery room with me.> PEGGY> > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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