Re: Bernadine for Blair

[Guest guest]

Hi Blair,

My internet service was out yesterday - talk about withdrawal! So,

back on line today.

If you can, stay in Durham for the week. I don't know where you're

travelling back to, but I was glad I had a week under my belt before

travelling back to Texas. Not because I was in pain or anything it

was just nice to have more energy to travel. Most importantly, I

wanted to be near Dr. R in case something went wrong.

My energy level was pretty low for the 1st week, although I felt

good. It's possible the over-dosing on Carafate may have caused some

drowsiness (I was taking 8 TBS a day not 8 TSP a day - major DUH!).

Remember to get enough fluids in during the day - that always perked

me back up. If you think your blood pressure is down, try salty

soups like Chicken Noodle - don't eat the noodles or chicken yet,

though.

Can't wait to talk with you today.

Sincerely,

Bernardine

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> In a message dated 8/12/00 12:23:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

> MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com writes:

>

> << Hi Blair,

> I left a message yesterday for you at Duke Tower and was quite

> impressed you were out and about! Glad to hear you are doing so

well

> overall. As for the diarrhea, day 4 post-op was a diarrhea day

for

> me. The Citrucel really helped to bring it under control. Ever

> since, everything in that department has been fine. Although I

have

> to contact the Leader of the Orange Team because I am an

occasional

> member!

> Have a safe trip home. When do you leave Durham?

> Sincerely,

> Bernardine >>

>

> Hi, Bern:

>

> I did get your call - it was so good to hear your voice! Thank you.

>

> I'm supposed to leave Durham tomorrow, but I may stay a couple of

extra days,

> see Dr. R., and head home mid-week. After yesterday, I'm a bit

nervous about

> reentering my home life. I'm still kind of whipped today.

>

> I am looking forward to comparing notes with you. Question: did

your energy

> level come and go in the first days after surgery? I'm definitely

below my

> usual, while others remark at feeling very energetic. I attribute

it to -

> well, duh - having had major surgery 3 days ago! That, and being on

so few

> calories. I think my blood pressure is way, way down.

>

> But I'm walking around, and I don't have any major responsibilities

for

> another few weeks, so I'm going to use that time well.

>

> I look forward to talking soon.

>

> Best wishes from

> Blair