11 Days post-op - weird things happening!

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

Help......

I am new to the site. I just learned about the MGB about 1 1/2 weeks ago.

Its like an answer to a prayer. I would never consider the traditional

surgery. In this short week, I have submitted info. to Dr. R. they have sent

a letter for approval to my insurance co. I have seen my PCP who is in

support, I have e-mailed over 40 people and only gotten 7 responses, I need

10. Whats the record for learning about the surgery to getting it done? Ha

Ha Am I to bold to wnat to get it done this month?

I need help with my biggest obstacle. PAIN. Typical Male big WIMP!

Look forward to communicating via the site.

Thansk for your info, help and support.

Bob

> 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

> >

> >

> >

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[Guest guest]

Rosemary,

I can't believe you didn't get any yeast! You are brave to start

crackers already! I'm going to start on baby foods, applesauce,

oatmeal, mashed potatoes on Monday (14 days post-op). I'm following

the discharge instructions to the " t " . Too chicken to be brave yet!

I thought I'd be going back to work on Monday, but I don't have the

energy yet, so I'm out another week. Once I get some food (even soft

foods), I'm sure I'll feel like I can put in a hectic workday. The

weather here in Texas is 105 degrees and that takes a lot out of

'ya. So, I prefer to stay in a nice air-conditioned house for

another week adjusting to eating foods.

Other than that, doing great! Glad to hear you are doing fantastic!

When will you be able to get an accurate weigh-in?

Sincerely,

Bernardine

TX

7/24/00

248/236

> 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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[Guest guest]

Hi Genz,

Thanks for the tip! I'm so dry that I'm sticking with fluids every

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

goodness.

Can't wait to meet to go clothes shopping! I've dropped a size

already! Hey, there's a new mall about to open in Frisco!!!

Bern

>

> > 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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