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[bigbeefybuilder]

For those of you struggling with taking onboard enough fluids ... Have you tried measured amounts every hour? I was on 125ml every hour for 16 hours a day, for two weeks immediately post bypass (four months ago). Then free fluids, but I do find it hard to keep the quantity going so have gone back to the old routine as above and it really helps. If it's something o'clock I have a drink (125 ml is a little less than a small teacup so not hard to get down). Good luck everyone ... We are keeping the laxative manufacturers in business meantime ;-)

Good idea I carry a milk shake shaker round with MLS on,I have about one and a half ltrs a day.the laxatives I try not to use them but try to use veg or baked spuds keep me going.
Thanks for your input.
BBB

 

[cat1972]

Thank you so much for all your support, it really is appreciated, and its nice to hear that all this is normal. I cannot wait till I'm a few months out and I'm providing support to others.
BBB I cannot wait till I'm at the jacket spud stage, I would kill for one of them instead of soup!!
Fee really hope your on the mend.
Cat xx

 

[cat1972]

For those of you struggling with taking onboard enough fluids ... Have you tried measured amounts every hour? I was on 125ml every hour for 16 hours a day, for two weeks immediately post bypass (four months ago). Then free fluids, but I do find it hard to keep the quantity going so have gone back to the old routine as above and it really helps. If it's something o'clock I have a drink (125 ml is a little less than a small teacup so not hard to get down). Good luck everyone ... We are keeping the laxative manufacturers in business meantime ;-)

I'm going to try this. I'm struggling to get cold drinks in, feels like my stomach spasms when I do.. Thank you Lilacglittergirl x

 

[femfrankie]

Cat I still can't do cold drinks. Sometimes it can be painful. I would avoid for now and maybe try again in say a months time.

 

[cat1972]

Cat I still can't do cold drinks. Sometimes it can be painful. I would avoid for now and maybe try again in say a months time.

Have been trying to get loads of water down, but as soon as I try its like my stomach spasms, good to know am not alone. Am sticking to hot vimto, hot water with slice of lemon, and tea

Hope your feeling better soon xx

 

[fee34]

I'm the same. Struggling to keep anything down at the moment. Just had a build up shake and I'm at the sink wretching. I feel soooo down. And having the worst panic attacks at night ever x

 

[mad midwife]

Are you feeling any better cat? I hope so, and poor Fee can't believe your still in hospital feeling so poorly, sending hugs to you both xxx

 

[cat1972]

I'm the same. Struggling to keep anything down at the moment. Just had a build up shake and I'm at the sink wretching. I feel soooo down. And having the worst panic attacks at night ever x

What did mr Ahmed say? Are you still in hospital? Bloody hell your really going through it. Really hope things start to settle soon xx

 

[cat1972]

Are you feeling any better cat? I hope so, and poor Fee can't believe your still in hospital feeling so poorly, sending hugs to you both xxx

Thank you, I'm feeling a lot better now hoping another week and i might be looking at going back to work xx

 

[fee34]

Hi all came home yesterday still didn't feel great but mr Ahmed said I was OK to come home. I'm having bad panic attacks at night at the moment so I'm dreading bedtime! Also the milkshake I'm having is making me feel sick now I'm literally gagging with each one! On the plus side I'm feeling a bit better today and I've managed a 5 min walk round block! X

 

[Badgerpink]

Hi all came home yesterday still didn't feel great but mr Ahmed said I was OK to come home. I'm having bad panic attacks at night at the moment so I'm dreading bedtime! Also the milkshake I'm having is making me feel sick now I'm literally gagging with each one! On the plus side I'm feeling a bit better today and I've managed a 5 min walk round block! X

It's great your home that is good news and well done on your little stroll "). I'm sorry you feel so sickly which shakes are they?? "( ....did you have panic attacks before the op fee? X

 

[cat1972]

Hi all came home yesterday still didn't feel great but mr Ahmed said I was OK to come home. I'm having bad panic attacks at night at the moment so I'm dreading bedtime! Also the milkshake I'm having is making me feel sick now I'm literally gagging with each one! On the plus side I'm feeling a bit better today and I've managed a 5 min walk round block! X

So sorry your still feeling ill, can you not keep anything down? Did you suffer with panic attacks prior to your op? Can they not give you something to ease them? A few of our patients are on Propranalol and it really helps them with the palpitations. Xx

 

[bigbeefybuilder]

Thank you so much for all your support, it really is appreciated, and its nice to hear that all this is normal. I cannot wait till I'm a few months out and I'm providing support to others.
BBB I cannot wait till I'm at the jacket spud stage, I would kill for one of them instead of soup!!
Fee really hope your on the mend.
Cat xx

I'm not on baked spuds just yet we buy ready done jacket spuds and I just eat what's in side but with a little milk and marg,I've been told off my diet nurse not to eat stoggey spuds.
So I have gone back to Heinz tomato soup I can get three serving out of a can.
BBB

 

[cat1972]

I'm not on baked spuds just yet we buy ready done jacket spuds and I just eat what's in side but with a little milk and marg,I've been told off my diet nurse not to eat stoggey spuds. So I have gone back to Heinz tomato soup I can get three serving out of a can. BBB

I may try the inside of a well cooked jacket )
I'm am sick of the sight of Heinz soup, cannot wait to start sloppy food tomorrow, although not sure I'm going to enjoy baby food consistency.. Oh well it's only for a week then real food!!

How are you getting on now? I'm feeling loads better, still struggling with the fluid intake but I'm getting plenty of hot fluids. Hopefully il be ok to go back to work next week. X

 

[Badgerpink]

I may try the inside of a well cooked jacket ) I'm am sick of the sight of Heinz soup, cannot wait to start sloppy food tomorrow, although not sure I'm going to enjoy baby food consistency.. Oh well it's only for a week then real food!! How are you getting on now? I'm feeling loads better, still struggling with the fluid intake but I'm getting plenty of hot fluids. Hopefully il be ok to go back to work next week. X

So glad to hear you feeling better Cat xx

 

[chappers]

Aw bless Fee you poor love. Still, a walk is positive. Panic attacks are so awful. I don't know what to suggest to help you other than aromatherapy oils or chamomile tea, maybe a lavender pillow to help you relax and de-stress? You'll feel better for being home I should imagine. X

 

[bigbeefybuilder]

I may try the inside of a well cooked jacket )
I'm am sick of the sight of Heinz soup, cannot wait to start sloppy food tomorrow, although not sure I'm going to enjoy baby food consistency.. Oh well it's only for a week then real food!!

How are you getting on now? I'm feeling loads better, still struggling with the fluid intake but I'm getting plenty of hot fluids. Hopefully il be ok to go back to work next week. X

Hi,I feel like I'm not getting my food for the day,this morning I had 4 table spoons of Tesco low cal rice pudding at 7am,at 10am I was having 4 table spoons of yog. Lunch 6table spoons of Heinz tom soup. I'm trying to eat at least every two hours.
But still hear my new tummy wanting more food, I feel great for having a bath has its taken all the Bruseing out of where the ports went,and its made it easy to sleep.
I was thinking why I had done this to my self,but that was when I was in shear pain.all in all its been very worth it.
BBB

 

[fee34]

BBB I feel the same I'm supposed to be having 2 1/2 litres liquids a day (not including water, tea etc) and I'm no where near any of that. Plus it's coming straight out other end but the hospital don't seem too concerned about that.
I'm due to start purees Thurs but I think cos I've had a bit of a setback I might leave it a few more days.
I've also sat there in my darkest moments thinking "should I Of tried harder?" "have I done the right thing" it's been such a life changing emotional roller coaster!

 

[bigbeefybuilder]

BBB I feel the same I'm supposed to be having 2 1/2 litres liquids a day (not including water, tea etc) and I'm no where near any of that. Plus it's coming straight out other end but the hospital don't seem too concerned about that.
I'm due to start purees Thurs but I think cos I've had a bit of a setback I might leave it a few more days.
I've also sat there in my darkest moments thinking "should I Of tried harder?" "have I done the right thing" it's been such a life changing emotional roller coaster!

Well I for one know I have done the right thing,good luck with the soft food lol,not long before I'm eating crispy...BBB

 

[cat1972]

Day 15 post op and yesterday I decided to go Christmas shopping.. 8 hours later we returned home and I was in agony! Think I definitely over did things... You forget what major surgery you've just had done, wounds healing on the outside, and feeling great, so must be ok.. How wrong was I..!!! So I'm now gonna take things a bit easier.. Ha ha
On the plus side I'm surprised how well I am feeling.. Going a little dizzy occasionally, and still feeling a bit sick sometimes, but all in all life is a lot happier.