Re: 11 Days post-op - weird things happening!

August 4, 2000

In a message dated 8/4/00 6:22:41 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

beachwalkers@... writes:

<< It's been hard drinking 3 TBS. of fluid every 20

minutes. I always forget and then an hour goes by. So, I've

resorted to setting the microwave timer.

>>

Hi Bernardine,

I am a big water drinker and I've found the best way to remember to drink is

to fill a big mug in the AM, stick in a straw, and then sip all day.

Regards,

Debbie in IL

MGB 8/10 Cigna (1st appeal)--BMI 40

Daughter (age 16) MGB 8/9 Cigna (3rd appeal)--BMI 45

August 4, 2000

Bernie,

Don't forget the yogurt........it's really good at combating yeast

infections. Once you start eating watermelon it will help you with the

liquids.....use lots of salt. I'm glad you're doing so well.

Love,

Genz

Bernardine wrote:

> Hi everyone,

>

> Haven't seen anyone else post on this topic, so, here goes. Seems

> I'm not getting enough fluids every day because my urine is very,

> very concentrated and I only " go " a little bit at most 3x day. It is

> caramel colored. My Dr. checked it out yesterday and it is fine.

> Thought I'd mention this so that all pre-ops are aware to drink,

> drink, drink. It's been hard drinking 3 TBS. of fluid every 20

> minutes. I always forget and then an hour goes by. So, I've

> resorted to setting the microwave timer.

>

> Also, with the addition of the antibiotics to the pre-op meds, I also

> got a wonderful oral yeast and yeast in other places. So, my Dr.

> prescribed an oral Nystatin to " swish and swallow " 2 tsp 4x day. It

> is soooooo grosssss! I just can't bare to swallow it - not with the

> Carafate, Prevacid, Citrucel and Tums already in the belly!

>

> Other than these very minor things, I am doing GREAT! It is hard to

> believe I actually had the MGB. I've had no pain, no nausea, no

> vomiting. Get to eat soft foods on Sunday, can't wait!

>

> Sincerely,

> Bernardine

> 7/24/00

> 248/236

>

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August 4, 2000

Hi Deb,

You really shouldn't use a straw after surgery......causes too much

gas... :-)

Love,

Genz

DebLaMan@... wrote:

> In a message dated 8/4/00 6:22:41 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

> beachwalkers@... writes:

>

> << It's been hard drinking 3 TBS. of fluid every 20

> minutes. I always forget and then an hour goes by. So, I've

> resorted to setting the microwave timer.

> >>

> Hi Bernardine,

> I am a big water drinker and I've found the best way to remember to drink is

> to fill a big mug in the AM, stick in a straw, and then sip all day.

>

> Regards,

> Debbie in IL

> MGB 8/10 Cigna (1st appeal)--BMI 40

> Daughter (age 16) MGB 8/9 Cigna (3rd appeal)--BMI 45

>

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August 4, 2000

Hey Bern,

I don't even have the problems your having!!!!!!!!!! I don't think Dr R

really did my surgery after all. I think he stabbed me five times for

target practice and sent me home!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am doing way better than every body else but I'm not sure I'm loosing

weight! Can't weigh, scales won't weigh me consistent at home, I'm

tooooooooooo fat still!!!!!!!

I've had no problem with the drinking, I nibble crackers and sip water

constantly! Hey maybe that's my secret?????????

Crackers are salty, make you drink and keep nausea away!! I've even started

on different flavored crackers! Chicken in a Biskit are real salty! And

maybe this keeps me from the hungry headache?????

Maybe someone can benefit from this!

Love to you all,

Rosemary

MGB 7/24/00

11 Days post-op - weird things happening!

> Hi everyone,

>

> Haven't seen anyone else post on this topic, so, here goes. Seems

> I'm not getting enough fluids every day because my urine is very,

> very concentrated and I only " go " a little bit at most 3x day. It is

> caramel colored. My Dr. checked it out yesterday and it is fine.

> Thought I'd mention this so that all pre-ops are aware to drink,

> drink, drink. It's been hard drinking 3 TBS. of fluid every 20

> minutes. I always forget and then an hour goes by. So, I've

> resorted to setting the microwave timer.

>

> Also, with the addition of the antibiotics to the pre-op meds, I also

> got a wonderful oral yeast and yeast in other places. So, my Dr.

> prescribed an oral Nystatin to " swish and swallow " 2 tsp 4x day. It

> is soooooo grosssss! I just can't bare to swallow it - not with the

> Carafate, Prevacid, Citrucel and Tums already in the belly!

>

> Other than these very minor things, I am doing GREAT! It is hard to

> believe I actually had the MGB. I've had no pain, no nausea, no

> vomiting. Get to eat soft foods on Sunday, can't wait!

>

> Sincerely,

> Bernardine

> 7/24/00

> 248/236

>

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August 4, 2000

My PCP said I don't have to swallow the nystatin, thank

> goodness.

>

> If you check your post op scripts, Dr. Rutledge gave you a script

for pills for yeast infection. I can't remember what it is called

but it worked well because there is no way I needed to swish more

yuck stuff. He said it was more expensive but I had insurance for

meds and I wouldn't have cared anyways.

Jane McShane

MGB 3/20/00

250 / 193

August 4, 2000

Bern,

I tried to call got your answering machine. What do you mean start crackers

already????????

Girl, I've followed my discharge instructions to the letter!!!!!!!!! I

almost have them memorized. The last sentence of the first paragraph under

IX Your Diet says: Your postoperative diet should consist mainly of fruit

and vegetable juices, Gatorade and different types of soups. Saltine

crackers are also a good choice.

Then in the second paragraph near the bottom is says: Salty soups such as

chicken noodle soup are good choices early after surgery!

Maybe your instructions were different from mine, but I am flying high! No

problems what so ever!

I keep wondering if Dr R really did my surgery!

Oh yeah, I tried some boiled potatoes mashed up and cooked to death for

supper, caused a little discomfort, maybe I ate them too fast! Took my tums

and I'm back in the saddle again!!! ) )

Can't wait to talk, Guess I need to get off the computer huh!!

Love to you and yours,

Rosemary

MGB 7/24/00

11 Days post-op - weird things

> happening!

> >

> > > Hi everyone,

> > >

> > > Haven't seen anyone else post on this topic, so, here goes. Seems

> > > I'm not getting enough fluids every day because my urine is very,

> > > very concentrated and I only " go " a little bit at most 3x day.

> It is

> > > caramel colored. My Dr. checked it out yesterday and it is fine.

> > > Thought I'd mention this so that all pre-ops are aware to drink,

> > > drink, drink. It's been hard drinking 3 TBS. of fluid every 20

> > > minutes. I always forget and then an hour goes by. So, I've

> > > resorted to setting the microwave timer.

> > >

> > > Also, with the addition of the antibiotics to the pre-op meds, I

> also

> > > got a wonderful oral yeast and yeast in other places. So, my Dr.

> > > prescribed an oral Nystatin to " swish and swallow " 2 tsp 4x day.

> It

> > > is soooooo grosssss! I just can't bare to swallow it - not with

> the

> > > Carafate, Prevacid, Citrucel and Tums already in the belly!

> > >

> > > Other than these very minor things, I am doing GREAT! It is hard

> to

> > > believe I actually had the MGB. I've had no pain, no nausea, no

> > > vomiting. Get to eat soft foods on Sunday, can't wait!

> > >

> > > Sincerely,

> > > Bernardine

> > > 7/24/00

> > > 248/236

> > >

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August 4, 2000

Hi Bob

Welcome!

Pain, no problem, you get a pain pump! Hey and consider all you've probably

been through in your life if your like the rest of us it's a small price to

pay!!!!!!!!!

I wondered what the record was too! I learned about it in May and had my

surgery in July! Of course I thought about the open kind for years but

never had the courage to try it!

Will be looking for your post!

Oh and feel free to use me as a contact!

rosemarylocklear@...

MGB 7/24/00

Rosemary

Re: 11 Days post-op - weird things

> > happening!

> >

> > Bernie,

> >

> > Don't forget the yogurt........it's really good at combating

yeast

> > infections. Once you start eating watermelon it will help you with the

> > liquids.....use lots of salt. I'm glad you're doing so well.

> >

> > Love,

> > Genz

> >

> > Bernardine wrote:

> >

> > > Hi everyone,

> > >

> > > Haven't seen anyone else post on this topic, so, here goes. Seems

> > > I'm not getting enough fluids every day because my urine is very,

> > > very concentrated and I only " go " a little bit at most 3x day. It is

> > > caramel colored. My Dr. checked it out yesterday and it is fine.

> > > Thought I'd mention this so that all pre-ops are aware to drink,

> > > drink, drink. It's been hard drinking 3 TBS. of fluid every 20

> > > minutes. I always forget and then an hour goes by. So, I've

> > > resorted to setting the microwave timer.

> > >

> > > Also, with the addition of the antibiotics to the pre-op meds, I also

> > > got a wonderful oral yeast and yeast in other places. So, my Dr.

> > > prescribed an oral Nystatin to " swish and swallow " 2 tsp 4x day. It

> > > is soooooo grosssss! I just can't bare to swallow it - not with the

> > > Carafate, Prevacid, Citrucel and Tums already in the belly!

> > >

> > > Other than these very minor things, I am doing GREAT! It is hard to

> > > believe I actually had the MGB. I've had no pain, no nausea, no

> > > vomiting. Get to eat soft foods on Sunday, can't wait!

> > >

> > > Sincerely,

> > > Bernardine

> > > 7/24/00

> > > 248/236

> > >

> > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at

Onelist.com

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> > >

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August 4, 2000

Hi Rosemary,

Can't wait to talk with you, too! I was taking a long " siesta " when

you called. What I meant about the crackers was you are brave to eat

the Chicken in a Bisket and the flavored crackers. I haven't eaten

the saltines, yet. You obviously are feeling more peppy than me, so

I'm going to give it a try! I thought we had to wait until day 14 to

eat any " soft foods " . So, I was waiting until Monday for the soft

stuff. I want to give my belly the longest time to heal.

Hope to talk soon.

Bern

> > > Hey Bern,

> > > I don't even have the problems your having!!!!!!!!!! I don't

think

> > Dr R

> > > really did my surgery after all. I think he stabbed me five

times

> > for

> > > target practice and sent me home!!!!!!!!!!!!!

> > >

> > > I am doing way better than every body else but I'm not sure I'm

> > loosing

> > > weight! Can't weigh, scales won't weigh me consistent at home,

I'm

> > > tooooooooooo fat still!!!!!!!

> > >

> > > I've had no problem with the drinking, I nibble crackers and sip

> > water

> > > constantly! Hey maybe that's my secret?????????

> > >

> > > Crackers are salty, make you drink and keep nausea away!! I've

> > even started

> > > on different flavored crackers! Chicken in a Biskit are real

> > salty! And

> > > maybe this keeps me from the hungry headache?????

> > >

> > > Maybe someone can benefit from this!

> > >

> > > Love to you all,

> > > Rosemary

> > > MGB 7/24/00

> > > 11 Days post-op - weird things

> > happening!

> > >

> > > > Hi everyone,

> > > >

> > > > Haven't seen anyone else post on this topic, so, here goes.

Seems

> > > > I'm not getting enough fluids every day because my urine is

very,

> > > > very concentrated and I only " go " a little bit at most 3x day.

> > It is

> > > > caramel colored. My Dr. checked it out yesterday and it is

fine.

> > > > Thought I'd mention this so that all pre-ops are aware to

drink,

> > > > drink, drink. It's been hard drinking 3 TBS. of fluid every

20

> > > > minutes. I always forget and then an hour goes by. So, I've

> > > > resorted to setting the microwave timer.

> > > >

> > > > Also, with the addition of the antibiotics to the pre-op

meds, I

> > also

> > > > got a wonderful oral yeast and yeast in other places. So, my

Dr.

> > > > prescribed an oral Nystatin to " swish and swallow " 2 tsp 4x

day.

> > It

> > > > is soooooo grosssss! I just can't bare to swallow it - not

with

> > the

> > > > Carafate, Prevacid, Citrucel and Tums already in the belly!

> > > >

> > > > Other than these very minor things, I am doing GREAT! It is

hard

> > to

> > > > believe I actually had the MGB. I've had no pain, no nausea,

no

> > > > vomiting. Get to eat soft foods on Sunday, can't wait!

> > > >

> > > > Sincerely,

> > > > Bernardine

> > > > 7/24/00

> > > > 248/236

> > > >

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> > Onelist.com

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http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm

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August 5, 2000

Bern,

Hope the crackers don't give you problems, I'd hate to be the one that said

go for it and then you have problems! But in all honesty, I can't tell I've

had the surgery except for the " wounds " ! I still think Dr. R just used me

for dart practice!!! )

I feel great! I even took my kids school shopping today and didn't end up

with any casualties! ( Is that spelled right?)

Talk with as soon as we can meet up!

Rosemary

11 Days post-op - weird things

> > > happening!

> > > >

> > > > > Hi everyone,

> > > > >

> > > > > Haven't seen anyone else post on this topic, so, here goes.

> Seems

> > > > > I'm not getting enough fluids every day because my urine is

> very,

> > > > > very concentrated and I only " go " a little bit at most 3x day.

> > > It is

> > > > > caramel colored. My Dr. checked it out yesterday and it is

> fine.

> > > > > Thought I'd mention this so that all pre-ops are aware to

> drink,

> > > > > drink, drink. It's been hard drinking 3 TBS. of fluid every

> 20

> > > > > minutes. I always forget and then an hour goes by. So, I've

> > > > > resorted to setting the microwave timer.

> > > > >

> > > > > Also, with the addition of the antibiotics to the pre-op

> meds, I

> > > also

> > > > > got a wonderful oral yeast and yeast in other places. So, my

> Dr.

> > > > > prescribed an oral Nystatin to " swish and swallow " 2 tsp 4x

> day.

> > > It

> > > > > is soooooo grosssss! I just can't bare to swallow it - not

> with

> > > the

> > > > > Carafate, Prevacid, Citrucel and Tums already in the belly!

> > > > >

> > > > > Other than these very minor things, I am doing GREAT! It is

> hard

> > > to

> > > > > believe I actually had the MGB. I've had no pain, no nausea,

> no

> > > > > vomiting. Get to eat soft foods on Sunday, can't wait!

> > > > >

> > > > > Sincerely,

> > > > > Bernardine

> > > > > 7/24/00

> > > > > 248/236

> > > > >

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August 5, 2000

Oh, by the way, Chicken in a Bisket, PASS, they felt like a lump, not a

feeling I want!

Love ya,

Rosemary

11 Days post-op - weird things

> > > happening!

> > > >

> > > > > Hi everyone,

> > > > >

> > > > > Haven't seen anyone else post on this topic, so, here goes.

> Seems

> > > > > I'm not getting enough fluids every day because my urine is

> very,

> > > > > very concentrated and I only " go " a little bit at most 3x day.

> > > It is

> > > > > caramel colored. My Dr. checked it out yesterday and it is

> fine.

> > > > > Thought I'd mention this so that all pre-ops are aware to

> drink,

> > > > > drink, drink. It's been hard drinking 3 TBS. of fluid every

> 20

> > > > > minutes. I always forget and then an hour goes by. So, I've

> > > > > resorted to setting the microwave timer.

> > > > >

> > > > > Also, with the addition of the antibiotics to the pre-op

> meds, I

> > > also

> > > > > got a wonderful oral yeast and yeast in other places. So, my

> Dr.

> > > > > prescribed an oral Nystatin to " swish and swallow " 2 tsp 4x

> day.

> > > It

> > > > > is soooooo grosssss! I just can't bare to swallow it - not

> with

> > > the

> > > > > Carafate, Prevacid, Citrucel and Tums already in the belly!

> > > > >

> > > > > Other than these very minor things, I am doing GREAT! It is

> hard

> > > to

> > > > > believe I actually had the MGB. I've had no pain, no nausea,

> no

> > > > > vomiting. Get to eat soft foods on Sunday, can't wait!

> > > > >

> > > > > Sincerely,

> > > > > Bernardine

> > > > > 7/24/00

> > > > > 248/236

> > > > >

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