5 1/2 week update

Thanks Becky.  I already have a call into the Dr., if he doesn't order the fluids, that's what I'm going to do, just show up at the ER.

I would forget the burst of energy.  try to get in as much fluid as you can, if you are getting in 64 oz try 68 next time etc.  don't beat yourself up about the vites they are difficult to take in a couple of months you will look back at this as just part of the healing process.  what you are describing is just run down post op, it stinks but you will need to take some more time to rest, drink, walk lightlty, nothing tastes good cause you feel like crap, it does get better.....

I hope that you feel better soon. Remember at those support groups that they keep saying that we have the same surgery yet we are all different. Just sip and walk, it will get better!

Thanks Butch.  I'm so glad you're home and well.  I didn't feel well enough to get on the computer this early out, you must be doing GREAT!!

Don't let my journey be any reflection of what your's will be like.  I was doing great until that week on Keflex, that completely turned my progress around to the worse.  It's been a struggle for me ever since.

Keep me updated on your progress.  Will continue to think about you and keep you in my prayers.

Thanks Airbender, I appreciate your advice, always have!

On the whole you sound like you're doing fine. Some people take longer to heal than others do. But definitely get potassium checked and get some fluids if you possibly can. Even if you don't need the banana bag, getting nicely plumped up so you aren't all dried out could make a HUGE difference.

Thanks EN, I believe I need the IV fluids, I'm so weak, I'm having difficulty getting up/down the stairs.

It's getting harder to consume my fluids, too.  I'll be glad when this all passes.

I felt like crap until about the 8 week mark.  Give it some time, some people just need more time to heal than others.  

Have you started taking a probiotic yet?  Set a timer if you have to so you don't forget to take your supplements!  Once I became vigilant on taking mine (supplements and probiotic) my bathroom issues became more regulated.

Hope you feel better soon!  

Thanks so much!

Yes, I started taking probiotics several months preop.  I do need to be more vigilant with my supplements, it's just so hard when i feel so nauseous.  Last night I got so nauseous I threw them all back up.

I'm also going to have to be really careful on what I eat.  Right now I can't cook in butter or add extra to anything.  Fats go right through me and keep me going all day.

Zofran and dramamine were my friends for weeks following surgery.  I had no side effects and the Zofran was sublingual so I couldn't throw it up.  At least give it a try.  And I agree with the others to try IV fluids.

Hope you feel better soon.

Donna