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5 days post op
MrsNewtoyou
Posts: 49 Member
So, Had my surgery on Monday. It went well according to the surgeon. I was very scared, and am glad the anti anxiety meds Hey all. I had my surgery on Monday. Surgeon said it all went well. I was so nervous and scared, it's a good thing that the anti anxiety meds they gave me pre-op kicked in fast as I was about this () close to calling it all off.
I feel pretty good, the percocet they have given me for pain relief gives me a wickedly dizzy head so I have stopped taking it, wish I had some regular liquid tylenol or a chewable right about now, just to take the edge off.
I am having a bit of difficulty getting things in. My new stomach hurts when I drink water or anything really. I have the feeling like I have a TON of gas inside my new stomach and not just in my abdomen (which I still have).
My bowels finally moved today, what a relief that was! lol. I just wish I could get things in easier. Warm things seem to go in ok, i.e. cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup and tea. I also have enjoyed a few sugar free popcicles with no problem. I don't think it's because I'm drinking too much or too fast, it does it on the first sip even.
If anyone has any suggestions I'd happily take them!
I feel pretty good, the percocet they have given me for pain relief gives me a wickedly dizzy head so I have stopped taking it, wish I had some regular liquid tylenol or a chewable right about now, just to take the edge off.
I am having a bit of difficulty getting things in. My new stomach hurts when I drink water or anything really. I have the feeling like I have a TON of gas inside my new stomach and not just in my abdomen (which I still have).
My bowels finally moved today, what a relief that was! lol. I just wish I could get things in easier. Warm things seem to go in ok, i.e. cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup and tea. I also have enjoyed a few sugar free popcicles with no problem. I don't think it's because I'm drinking too much or too fast, it does it on the first sip even.
If anyone has any suggestions I'd happily take them!
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Congrats!! Sounds like you are having a normal post op experience! Just be sure to continue to go slow and don't try to push around what your body needs and wants at this point
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I agree with JillyinAz. My doc only allowed like 2 oz of clear liquids several times a day for the first week. I also had water in between, but I really think it helped my body heal easily.
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When drinking anything try it at room temp could be too cold or hot. I know for me everything needed to be room temp. Now I can drink hot or cold stuff. See if that helps.0
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When drinking anything try it at room temp could be too cold or hot. I know for me everything needed to be room temp. Now I can drink hot or cold stuff. See if that helps.
Good thought! The only way I could do cold was to suck on ice chips for the first month or so. Hot wasn't an issue, just cold.0
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