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February 2015 Surgeries
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sherlock1968
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Hi everyone
Sounds like it been quite a journey for us all, I am currently on day 17 and sadly still on fluids. I was taken back into hospital as I developed a pain in my upper right abdomen area. Had a CT scan and turns out I have a PVT due to the surgeon using the retractor on the liver? So now on 6 week course of blood thinner injections and having to stay on fluids for a little longer. There seems to be a few hurdles to get over but I think once we have got over them we will be off lol
Sounds like it been quite a journey for us all, I am currently on day 17 and sadly still on fluids. I was taken back into hospital as I developed a pain in my upper right abdomen area. Had a CT scan and turns out I have a PVT due to the surgeon using the retractor on the liver? So now on 6 week course of blood thinner injections and having to stay on fluids for a little longer. There seems to be a few hurdles to get over but I think once we have got over them we will be off lol
Tules
Member
Hi Sherlock, so sorry to hear about you problem. How could the surgeon make such a mistake! Wish you a speedy recovery.
Lynne, good weight loss. Well done!
I felt much better today ( 1 week since surgery). Still have pain now and then, but laying in bed just now....relatively pain free...realised something was missing. Those thoughts I would have every night, about things I have eaten that should not have over the day, how full and fat I feel.... how I failed again.
Amazing! I am getting free of those.
Lynne, good weight loss. Well done!
I felt much better today ( 1 week since surgery). Still have pain now and then, but laying in bed just now....relatively pain free...realised something was missing. Those thoughts I would have every night, about things I have eaten that should not have over the day, how full and fat I feel.... how I failed again.
Amazing! I am getting free of those.
kaps
New Member
Hey all... Great to hear of your recovery Tules...
Lynn congrats on your success and wish you become a big loser...
My weight stuck for the last one week or so. Even I am at 19-20 lb loss..
Happy losing to all...
Pain is... Weakness leaving the body... Cheers and Regards... Kaps
Lynn congrats on your success and wish you become a big loser...
My weight stuck for the last one week or so. Even I am at 19-20 lb loss..
Happy losing to all...
Pain is... Weakness leaving the body... Cheers and Regards... Kaps
Hi All
It sounds line we have all been through the mill so to speak.
I am still in hospital two weeks since my op tomorrow. Have MRSA and cellulitis which is having major IV antibiotics thrown at it. Am regretting having op at moment so far from home and hubby's mum died last week so he hasn't been able to stay the whole time. All clips out, have one open wound draining into bag (not nice)
I am on puréed food in here (countess of Chester) must say really enjoying it, don't know if I have restriction as only small portions and pain all over tummy anyway.
Thanks for your support ladies it means a lot.
I feel more swollen than when I came in!!
It sounds line we have all been through the mill so to speak.
I am still in hospital two weeks since my op tomorrow. Have MRSA and cellulitis which is having major IV antibiotics thrown at it. Am regretting having op at moment so far from home and hubby's mum died last week so he hasn't been able to stay the whole time. All clips out, have one open wound draining into bag (not nice)
I am on puréed food in here (countess of Chester) must say really enjoying it, don't know if I have restriction as only small portions and pain all over tummy anyway.
Thanks for your support ladies it means a lot.
I feel more swollen than when I came in!!
mouse57
Active Member
Alison sorry to here about you loss and the rough recovery just take your time I know you are not in controls at the moment but just take it easy there is no rush. You will start yo feel better once you get home but it sounds like your I be right place at the moment so be guided by that. I think we all feel like why gave we done this , obviously you have more issues then normal but it will be ok in the end. 
take advantage of all the rest your getting and no responsibilities at the moment after all the dust will still be there when you get home so there's no rush, you'll be back home soon
take advantage of all the rest your getting and no responsibilities at the moment after all the dust will still be there when you get home so there's no rush, you'll be back home soon Alison sorry to here about you loss and the rough recovery just take your time I know you are not in controls at the moment but just take it easy there is no rush. You will start yo feel better once you get home but it sounds like your I be right place at the moment so be guided by that. I think we all feel like why gave we done this , obviously you have more issues then normal but it will be ok in the end.
Thanks Mouse good advice indeed x
siana58
New Member
Have to say that at the end of last week I thought I was going backwards, pain, feeling sick etc. Because of the post op bleed have been off work for nearly 4 weeks (extremely painful) and really couldn't envisage getting back any time soon (and I'm not a wuss) Started monitoring temperature and saw that it was creeping up, went to see GP who was very interested (and not judgemental) about my surgery, why, how etc and prescribed antibiotics in case of sub acute infection. And voila! Within 48 hours I felt completely different and now even considering going back to work later this week! Feel great, on puree stage (bleugh) and can't wait for the soft food stage starting on Thursday. My saviour has been Nectar whey isolate protein drinks, taste like juice/squash but 20g protein, nil fat or carbs per serving. Expensive but I wasn't managing anything near what I should so worth it for me. Had a little clear out of my wardrobe too, charity shop will be getting lots of big lady clothes as I have dropped two dress sizes, resisting the urge to shop as want to lose a bit more.....all I all, things are looking up, feeling optimistic for the first time in ages
Great news Siana!! I also use nectar the chocolate truffle one, I add it to almond milk and nuke, "hot chocolate"!!! I also have a protein smoothie for breakfast
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Tules
Member
Siana and Alison, really pleased you guys are feeling better.
I am feeling better too. Had taken the plaster. Off on Sunday but felt very faint just seeing the cuts - plasters back on.
Siana, 2 sizes down! Well done. I went through my wardrobe and happy to hang back those dresses that I could not fit anymore. " I will wear you soon"
I have not weight myself yet - but do feel jeans a bit looser. Oh the joy of feeling smaller!
I am feeling better too. Had taken the plaster. Off on Sunday but felt very faint just seeing the cuts - plasters back on.
Siana, 2 sizes down! Well done. I went through my wardrobe and happy to hang back those dresses that I could not fit anymore. " I will wear you soon"
I have not weight myself yet - but do feel jeans a bit looser. Oh the joy of feeling smaller!
