Here comes the worry...

[Wobbletogo]

I'm doing ok thanks. With milk and my new found addiction to Oxo, plus water I'm probably getting close to 2 litres most days but it is a struggle and I have to remind myself to keep sipping constantly.

I was desperate for something more filling to be honest so made some butternut squash soup yesterday. It's probably a bit thicker than it should be for this stage but the diet sheet from the hospital says we can have yoghurt and mousse at this stage and it's no thicker than that, and Ive blitzed it smooth so should be ok. I know I heal really quickly and feel ok after Ive had it, although I'm full after about 4 spoonfuls, so I'm not worrying. I'm sure my stomach will tell me if it doesn't like it!

I did have a bowel movement today - thankfully! You do start to worry about every noise or feeling though don't you and I've had some fabulous gurgles!

Butternut squash soup sounds lively, wish I could be bothered to make my own soup, but I'm hopeless in the kitchen so I bought tins of soup and can just about eat half a tin in one go.

I had angel delight last week and some yoghurts and have an actimel a day. I think so long as it's smooth you're ok, I even had a dairylea triangle!

Like you I'm a quick healer, I only have a bit of scab left on one cut now which is good as I can start wearing waistbanded clothes now instead of stretchy ones thoughputting bras on has been an interesting challenge without being able to fasten them at the front and then whizzing them round lol

Worst thing about the stomach noises is when you're in a meeting, I had that Friday and was a bit embarrassing until one of my colleagues belly started rumbling too

 

[wannabeminime]

I tool one dulcolax last night (I'm a scardy cat and won't take two when I know I'm out the next day!) Bit of movement this morning but not much...the rest might happen later..fingers crossed.

Are you on normal food now? I think once I come off fluid things will improve, I'm not a fan of soup so even my soups don't have much food in just flavouring so my body isn't getting anything substantial to mash up.

Weirdest thing though, I have a craving for roast pumpkin...dunno where that's come from lol

Yes, i would only take them at the weekend!!! Much too embarassing when at work!

Still having shakes morning and lunch (mostly), and chewing evening meal very very well!! Restriction is much, much better with food!!

 

[Gillykit]

Worst thing about the stomach noises is when you're in a meeting, I had that Friday and was a bit embarrassing until one of my colleagues belly started rumbling too

Lol How soon did you go back to work? I'm self-employed & have been doing a few bits on the phone, and can work at home a lot. Unfortunately I've got a trip to Glasgow to do on Friday, but letting the train take the strain

I don't know if this would help you but I had some blitzed and strained pea and ham soup to get my bowels moving. Worked a treat

Have a good day and hope the suns shining for you! x

 

[Gillykit]

Im sat laughing at this now....unable to get to sleep because of the sounds coming from my stomach!

I'm pretty much feeling the same as you now gillykit, trying my best to get extra fluids in though not a fan of water so my go to is watered down apple juice. I think im suffering now because I did lasagne for hubby and daughter but couldnt help having a taste of the white sauce which was a bit too thick!

I'm not healing as well, was told to take dressings off today, but had to put 3 back on because the outer skin still hadn't closed properly. They don't looks infected just probably need a couple more days I hope.

Glad we wrapped up ladies seems to be settling into it now and its nice to have each other to chat to. Xx

I don't think a bit of sauce is going to harm you!

I have one slightly "dodgy" wound, but am hoping a bit of air will help so have kept the dressings off for now. The worst is the itching as they are healing!

Hope you have a good day today and the sun is shining xx

 

[peggysue]

How about trying some prune juice to get those bowels moving? Warning to those who are only on liquids: what will come out will also be a liquid! If you get enough protein shakes, though, it's a different story.

 

[peggysue]

oh, think I misread the sarcasm, oops

 

[Gillykit]

oh, think I misread the sarcasm, oops

What sarcasm? Prune juice sounds just the job!

 

[angee]

Yes indeed prune juice a natural laxative
Try half a small glass to start

 

[Wobbletogo]

what if you can't stand prune juice?

 

[Paula Garner]

You could try orange juice ?

 

[angee]

A lot of people dont like prune juice then try movical