Guest guest Posted December 16, 2000 Report Share Posted December 16, 2000 Hi Everyone I got sprung from Durham Regional and I was at home by 10:25. All the post ops look pretty good, was still really nauseauted, and so am I. We had a great litter yesterday. Angel Gwen and ( forgive me please ) the girl who was 1 year out post op came by who was there with her friend Flo who was having MGB. I talked to Margaret and Bev also, they are feeling great and it was so nice of everyone who called or came by to remember myself and the other littlerlmates. Hope everyone is doing OK and I am on my way to go take another little nap Be good and Happy Holidays Carla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2000 Report Share Posted December 16, 2000 Carla: Welcome to the other side!!!! Christy / CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2000 Report Share Posted December 17, 2000 Carla, I napped alot after surgery, infact I still try to have a small nap everyday around 12 noon. The way I zonk right off, I'm sure I'm in need of it. Glad to hear you're fine and dandy! Trudy I am back from DRH Hi Everyone I got sprung from Durham Regional and I was at home by 10:25. All the post ops look pretty good, was still really nauseauted, and so am I. We had a great litter yesterday. Angel Gwen and ( forgive me please ) the girl who was 1 year out post op came by who was there with her friend Flo who was having MGB. I talked to Margaret and Bev also, they are feeling great and it was so nice of everyone who called or came by to remember myself and the other littlerlmates. Hope everyone is doing OK and I am on my way to go take another little nap Be good and Happy Holidays Carla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2000 Report Share Posted December 18, 2000 Hi Tarri I am doing pretty darn good, I had Dr. R write me the prescription for the patch, and , bang, like magic, I feel really good and no more nausea. Question for you guys out there. I was wondering if you guys thought that sipping 8 oz of liquid in a 4 hr period was too much. I am still kind of thirsty and would love to sip some more, but this has the daylights scared out of me that that much could go in. I would love to hear some advice from everyone and see if this is normal or something that I should be concerned with Thanks so much for caring!! I love the pampered feeling you guys are sharing with me today! I feel loved!!! Carla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2000 Report Share Posted December 18, 2000 Carla, So glad to hear you're doing well. How is the nausea now? Keep us posted. Tarri in Missouri MGB 09-29-00 329/270 I am back from DRH > Hi Everyone > I got sprung from Durham Regional and I was at home by 10:25. All the post > ops look pretty good, was still really nauseauted, and so am I. We > had a great litter yesterday. Angel Gwen and ( forgive me please ) the girl > who was 1 year out post op came by who was there with her friend Flo who was > having MGB. I talked to Margaret and Bev also, they are feeling great and it > was so nice of everyone who called or came by to remember myself and the > other littlerlmates. Hope everyone is doing OK and I am on my way to go take > another little nap > Be good and Happy Holidays > Carla > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2000 Report Share Posted December 18, 2000 Carla, you ARE loved! But 2 oz/hour is not excessive, and if you're still thirsty, drink more. 2 oz. every 20 minutes is OK I beleive. Your body will let you know. Thirst is your body's way of telling you it needs liquid. Let it have some! You'll be fine! PhillyJude MGB 11-3-00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2000 Report Share Posted December 18, 2000 Carla, you ARE loved! But 2 oz/hour is not excessive, and if you're still thirsty, drink more. 2 oz. every 20 minutes is OK I beleive. Your body will let you know. Thirst is your body's way of telling you it needs liquid. Let it have some! You'll be fine! PhillyJude MGB 11-3-00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2000 Report Share Posted December 18, 2000 Well, that's a good one. We are supposed to do 1-1 1/2 teaspoons of Citrucel in 4 oz of water. I take one big sip = 1/2 of it, swallow not exactly slowly but controlled and not gulping, then quickly get that second half in my mouth and again control its passage down my throat. All of this takes place before that stuff starts to thicken. I haven't had any problems that way, and it tastes like Tang. But I am far from the poster child of how to do things right. I sit here and read these posts, and I think, way too often, " Gee, I don't do that " or " I can eat twice that " or whatever. Then someone else writes a note, and they're way ahead of me in what they do or eat, and I think, " well, I must be OK. " Truth is, I think we all acccommodate according to our own particular set of circumstances. Here's an example: I am 6 1/2 weeks post-op. I now eat every 2.5 - 3.5 hours a day while awake. I eat, for example, 4-6 ounces of soup, thick soup like chili or chicken with vegs and noodles. Or I eat a nice piece of fish with a little rice; or a small salad with a piece of fish maybe 4 oz. fish. When my tummy says stop, I put my fork down and it's over til the next time. Sometimes that happens half way thru the fish; sometimes, I eat the whole 4 ounces and am looking around for more, wondering why my tummy hasn't signaled. Then I take one bite of something, and there it signals and I 'm done for a couple more hours. In between, I drink water and in a day get in at least 32 ounces, usually more. If I'm doing this wrong, somebody let me know. But it feels right, I feel well, and other than my frequent poopies (which is the story of my life, to a certain extent, anyway) I think I'm doing fine. And speaking of that, I am now taking some digestive enzymes, and it's making a huge difference! I alone probably could NOT provide the gas to heat my block, nor am I on the throne nearly so often. Today, in fact, only twice! I haven't really tried meat yet, just fish and ground turkey and deli turkey sliced so thin you can see thru it. But I love fish! I eat fish for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and never seem to mind. And salads. Little simple, spinach and arugula, salads. Love them!! Little olive oil and a couple real olives, I'm a very happy camper! So, that's my story. I lost 24 pounds the first month, won't weigh again til 1-3-01, my two month mark, but can see the difference in my clothes and folks are starting to notice. Be well; take your time. The surgery was the easy part. Making these adjustments is the real trial. But, if everyone else has been able to do so, have no fear that you will as well. And we're all right here, ready to help at a moments notice, so realx, put your feet up, and enjoy the ride! You are in my thoughts. PhillyJude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2000 Report Share Posted December 18, 2000 Well, that's a good one. We are supposed to do 1-1 1/2 teaspoons of Citrucel in 4 oz of water. I take one big sip = 1/2 of it, swallow not exactly slowly but controlled and not gulping, then quickly get that second half in my mouth and again control its passage down my throat. All of this takes place before that stuff starts to thicken. I haven't had any problems that way, and it tastes like Tang. But I am far from the poster child of how to do things right. I sit here and read these posts, and I think, way too often, " Gee, I don't do that " or " I can eat twice that " or whatever. Then someone else writes a note, and they're way ahead of me in what they do or eat, and I think, " well, I must be OK. " Truth is, I think we all acccommodate according to our own particular set of circumstances. Here's an example: I am 6 1/2 weeks post-op. I now eat every 2.5 - 3.5 hours a day while awake. I eat, for example, 4-6 ounces of soup, thick soup like chili or chicken with vegs and noodles. Or I eat a nice piece of fish with a little rice; or a small salad with a piece of fish maybe 4 oz. fish. When my tummy says stop, I put my fork down and it's over til the next time. Sometimes that happens half way thru the fish; sometimes, I eat the whole 4 ounces and am looking around for more, wondering why my tummy hasn't signaled. Then I take one bite of something, and there it signals and I 'm done for a couple more hours. In between, I drink water and in a day get in at least 32 ounces, usually more. If I'm doing this wrong, somebody let me know. But it feels right, I feel well, and other than my frequent poopies (which is the story of my life, to a certain extent, anyway) I think I'm doing fine. And speaking of that, I am now taking some digestive enzymes, and it's making a huge difference! I alone probably could NOT provide the gas to heat my block, nor am I on the throne nearly so often. Today, in fact, only twice! I haven't really tried meat yet, just fish and ground turkey and deli turkey sliced so thin you can see thru it. But I love fish! I eat fish for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and never seem to mind. And salads. Little simple, spinach and arugula, salads. Love them!! Little olive oil and a couple real olives, I'm a very happy camper! So, that's my story. I lost 24 pounds the first month, won't weigh again til 1-3-01, my two month mark, but can see the difference in my clothes and folks are starting to notice. Be well; take your time. The surgery was the easy part. Making these adjustments is the real trial. But, if everyone else has been able to do so, have no fear that you will as well. And we're all right here, ready to help at a moments notice, so realx, put your feet up, and enjoy the ride! You are in my thoughts. PhillyJude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2000 Report Share Posted December 18, 2000 Carla: I don't think that sipping 8 oz. is too much. Liquids don't stick around long if you get my drift. Flo in land > ** Original Subject: RE: I am back from DRH > ** > ** Original Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 12:48:55 -0700 > ** Original Message follows... > > Hi Tarri > I am doing pretty darn good, I had Dr. R write me the prescription for the > patch, and , bang, like magic, I feel really good and no more nausea. > Question for you guys out there. > I was wondering if you guys thought that sipping 8 oz of liquid in a 4 hr > period was too much. I am still kind of thirsty and would love to sip some > more, but this has the daylights scared out of me that that much could go in. > I would love to hear some advice from everyone and see if this is normal or > something that I should be concerned with > Thanks so much for caring!! I love the pampered feeling you guys are sharing > with me today! I feel loved!!! > Carla > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2000 Report Share Posted December 18, 2000 Carla: I don't think that sipping 8 oz. is too much. Liquids don't stick around long if you get my drift. Flo in land > ** Original Subject: RE: I am back from DRH > ** > ** Original Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 12:48:55 -0700 > ** Original Message follows... > > Hi Tarri > I am doing pretty darn good, I had Dr. R write me the prescription for the > patch, and , bang, like magic, I feel really good and no more nausea. > Question for you guys out there. > I was wondering if you guys thought that sipping 8 oz of liquid in a 4 hr > period was too much. I am still kind of thirsty and would love to sip some > more, but this has the daylights scared out of me that that much could go in. > I would love to hear some advice from everyone and see if this is normal or > something that I should be concerned with > Thanks so much for caring!! I love the pampered feeling you guys are sharing > with me today! I feel loved!!! > Carla > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2000 Report Share Posted December 18, 2000 Jude, another silly question: If we can only drink a couple of tablespoons of liquid at a time how do we manage to do the citrucel thing? Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2000 Report Share Posted December 18, 2000 Jude, another silly question: If we can only drink a couple of tablespoons of liquid at a time how do we manage to do the citrucel thing? Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2000 Report Share Posted December 18, 2000 Hi Flo Thanks so much for the advice. I still feel like I might tear something up in the new stomach. I cant wait for the 29th to get here so I wont worry so much about making a leak. That is the only thing that scares me! Hope you and yours are doing well and Happy Holidays! Carla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2000 Report Share Posted December 18, 2000 Hi Flo Thanks so much for the advice. I still feel like I might tear something up in the new stomach. I cant wait for the 29th to get here so I wont worry so much about making a leak. That is the only thing that scares me! Hope you and yours are doing well and Happy Holidays! Carla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2000 Report Share Posted December 19, 2000 Elaine, I put 2 tsp. in bout 3 ounces of water, and drink it like a shot of bad whiskey!!! What can I say " it works " by the way never, repeat NEVER do this on a full tummy!! Trudy Re: I am back from DRH Jude, another silly question: If we can only drink a couple of tablespoons of liquid at a time how do we manage to do the citrucel thing? Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2000 Report Share Posted December 19, 2000 Elaine, I put 2 tsp. in bout 3 ounces of water, and drink it like a shot of bad whiskey!!! What can I say " it works " by the way never, repeat NEVER do this on a full tummy!! Trudy Re: I am back from DRH Jude, another silly question: If we can only drink a couple of tablespoons of liquid at a time how do we manage to do the citrucel thing? Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2000 Report Share Posted December 19, 2000 Jude, Thanks for all the info. I've received some great advice today from you and a couple of others. I intend to make good use of it. Merry Christmas Jude! Elaine > Well, that's a good one. We are supposed to do 1-1 1/2 teaspoons of Citrucel > in 4 oz of water. I take one big sip = 1/2 of it, swallow not exactly slowly > but controlled and not gulping, then quickly get that second half in my mouth > and again control its passage down my throat. All of this takes place before > that stuff starts to thicken. > I haven't had any problems that way, and it tastes like Tang. But I am far > from the poster child of how to do things right. I sit here and read these > posts, and I think, way too often, " Gee, I don't do that " or " I can eat twice > that " or whatever. Then someone else writes a note, and they're way ahead of > me in what they do or eat, and I think, " well, I must be OK. " Truth is, I > think we all acccommodate according to our own particular set of > circumstances. Here's an example: > I am 6 1/2 weeks post-op. I now eat every 2.5 - 3.5 hours a day while awake. > I eat, for example, 4-6 ounces of soup, thick soup like chili or chicken > with vegs and noodles. Or I eat a nice piece of fish with a little rice; or > a small salad with a piece of fish maybe 4 oz. fish. When my tummy says > stop, I put my fork down and it's over til the next time. Sometimes that > happens half way thru the fish; sometimes, I eat the whole 4 ounces and am > looking around for more, wondering why my tummy hasn't signaled. Then I take > one bite of something, and there it signals and I 'm done for a couple more > hours. In between, I drink water and in a day get in at least 32 ounces, > usually more. If I'm doing this wrong, somebody let me know. But it feels > right, I feel well, and other than my frequent poopies (which is the story of > my life, to a certain extent, anyway) I think I'm doing fine. And speaking > of that, I am now taking some digestive enzymes, and it's making a huge > difference! I alone probably could NOT provide the gas to heat my block, nor > am I on the throne nearly so often. Today, in fact, only twice! I haven't > really tried meat yet, just fish and ground turkey and deli turkey sliced so > thin you can see thru it. But I love fish! I eat fish for breakfast, lunch > or dinner, and never seem to mind. And salads. Little simple, spinach and > arugula, salads. Love them!! Little olive oil and a couple real olives, I'm > a very happy camper! So, that's my story. I lost 24 pounds the first month, > won't weigh again til 1-3-01, my two month mark, but can see the difference > in my clothes and folks are starting to notice. Be well; take your time. > The surgery was the easy part. Making these adjustments is the real trial. > But, if everyone else has been able to do so, have no fear that you will as > well. And we're all right here, ready to help at a moments notice, so realx, > put your feet up, and enjoy the ride! You are in my thoughts. PhillyJude > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2000 Report Share Posted December 19, 2000 Jude, Thanks for all the info. I've received some great advice today from you and a couple of others. I intend to make good use of it. Merry Christmas Jude! Elaine > Well, that's a good one. We are supposed to do 1-1 1/2 teaspoons of Citrucel > in 4 oz of water. I take one big sip = 1/2 of it, swallow not exactly slowly > but controlled and not gulping, then quickly get that second half in my mouth > and again control its passage down my throat. All of this takes place before > that stuff starts to thicken. > I haven't had any problems that way, and it tastes like Tang. But I am far > from the poster child of how to do things right. I sit here and read these > posts, and I think, way too often, " Gee, I don't do that " or " I can eat twice > that " or whatever. Then someone else writes a note, and they're way ahead of > me in what they do or eat, and I think, " well, I must be OK. " Truth is, I > think we all acccommodate according to our own particular set of > circumstances. Here's an example: > I am 6 1/2 weeks post-op. I now eat every 2.5 - 3.5 hours a day while awake. > I eat, for example, 4-6 ounces of soup, thick soup like chili or chicken > with vegs and noodles. Or I eat a nice piece of fish with a little rice; or > a small salad with a piece of fish maybe 4 oz. fish. When my tummy says > stop, I put my fork down and it's over til the next time. Sometimes that > happens half way thru the fish; sometimes, I eat the whole 4 ounces and am > looking around for more, wondering why my tummy hasn't signaled. Then I take > one bite of something, and there it signals and I 'm done for a couple more > hours. In between, I drink water and in a day get in at least 32 ounces, > usually more. If I'm doing this wrong, somebody let me know. But it feels > right, I feel well, and other than my frequent poopies (which is the story of > my life, to a certain extent, anyway) I think I'm doing fine. And speaking > of that, I am now taking some digestive enzymes, and it's making a huge > difference! I alone probably could NOT provide the gas to heat my block, nor > am I on the throne nearly so often. Today, in fact, only twice! I haven't > really tried meat yet, just fish and ground turkey and deli turkey sliced so > thin you can see thru it. But I love fish! I eat fish for breakfast, lunch > or dinner, and never seem to mind. And salads. Little simple, spinach and > arugula, salads. Love them!! Little olive oil and a couple real olives, I'm > a very happy camper! So, that's my story. I lost 24 pounds the first month, > won't weigh again til 1-3-01, my two month mark, but can see the difference > in my clothes and folks are starting to notice. Be well; take your time. > The surgery was the easy part. Making these adjustments is the real trial. > But, if everyone else has been able to do so, have no fear that you will as > well. And we're all right here, ready to help at a moments notice, so realx, > put your feet up, and enjoy the ride! You are in my thoughts. PhillyJude > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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