Guest guest Posted September 26, 2003 Report Share Posted September 26, 2003 Hello everyone. I'm home!!! I had my surgery in Houston Sept 24 (Wed.). Everything went good and I was released from the hospital this morning. I'm on broth and jello for another week and then my doctor says that I will start directly on solid food. I just have to " puree " everything in my mouth. The hospital stay wasn't that bad. I had terrific nurses. Although they do love to come into your room at all hours of the night. But I know that they are just taking good care of their patients and want to make sure that we have our medications and that everything is all right. I've had a lot of burping, and passing gas. Ooops! But it is the silent type, thank goodness. The ride home over those Houston freeways was a little bumpy, and it made my stomach jiggle. So I put a folded up fleece blanket against my tummy to give it support. And I made it home fine. I'm already tired of broth and jello, but I figure I can endure it for a while longer. When my dear husband asked what the doctor said that I could do and what not to do, I'm afraid that I stretched the truth just a " little " . I told my husband that the doctor said that I could not even pick up a dish cloth or dust rag for 6-8 weeks. And you know what?!! My husband said that was just fine with him. I feel so good this afternoon, I hope that I don't get over confident and do something stupid, like eating too fast, or eating something that I really shouldn't. I really dread " dumping " . But anyway, just wanted to say hello, because everyone on this list has given me terrific tips and inspiration. Charlotte POST-op (finally!) 265/?/160 9-24-03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2003 Report Share Posted September 26, 2003 " When my dear husband asked what the doctor said that I could do and what not to do, I'm afraid that I stretched the truth just a " little " . I told my husband that the doctor said that I could not even pick up a dish cloth or dust rag for 6-8 weeks. And you know what?!! My husband said that was just fine with him. " LOL... Milk that recovery excuse as long as you can honey. Too Funny!!! Glad you made it to the losing side and hoping for an easy rag-free recovery. **Don't dwell on past failures, dream of future successes.** ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Toi ~ Colorado Lap RNY Medial Bypass 12/31/02 -129 lbs St. Mark's Hospital Salt Lake City, UT Dr. Simper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2003 Report Share Posted September 26, 2003 Welcome Home and glad to see everything went great.I love the little sstory you told your hubby Way to go.Well welcome to the losing side of life.Keep us update how your doing.God Bless and Congraduation.a friend debkroll of Iowa down 49 lb as of today. > Hello everyone. I'm home!!! I had my surgery in Houston Sept 24 > (Wed.). Everything went good and I was released from the hospital > this morning. I'm on broth and jello for another week and then my > doctor says that I will start directly on solid food. I just have > to " puree " everything in my mouth. The hospital stay wasn't that > bad. I had terrific nurses. Although they do love to come into your > room at all hours of the night. But I know that they are just taking > good care of their patients and want to make sure that we have our > medications and that everything is all right. I've had a lot of > burping, and passing gas. Ooops! But it is the silent type, thank > goodness. The ride home over those Houston freeways was a little > bumpy, and it made my stomach jiggle. So I put a folded up fleece > blanket against my tummy to give it support. And I made it home > fine. I'm already tired of broth and jello, but I figure I can > endure it for a while longer. When my dear husband asked what the > doctor said that I could do and what not to do, I'm afraid that I > stretched the truth just a " little " . I told my husband that the > doctor said that I could not even pick up a dish cloth or dust rag > for 6-8 weeks. And you know what?!! My husband said that was just > fine with him. I feel so good this afternoon, I hope that I don't > get over confident and do something stupid, like eating too fast, or > eating something that I really shouldn't. I really dread " dumping " . > But anyway, just wanted to say hello, because everyone on this list > has given me terrific tips and inspiration. > Charlotte > POST-op (finally!) > 265/?/160 > 9-24-03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2003 Report Share Posted September 28, 2003 welcome to the post-op world! lori h. > Hello everyone. I'm home!!! I had my surgery in Houston Sept 24 > (Wed.). Everything went good and I was released from the hospital > this morning. I'm on broth and jello for another week and then my > doctor says that I will start directly on solid food. I just have > to " puree " everything in my mouth. The hospital stay wasn't that > bad. I had terrific nurses. Although they do love to come into your > room at all hours of the night. But I know that they are just taking > good care of their patients and want to make sure that we have our > medications and that everything is all right. I've had a lot of > burping, and passing gas. Ooops! But it is the silent type, thank > goodness. The ride home over those Houston freeways was a little > bumpy, and it made my stomach jiggle. So I put a folded up fleece > blanket against my tummy to give it support. And I made it home > fine. I'm already tired of broth and jello, but I figure I can > endure it for a while longer. When my dear husband asked what the > doctor said that I could do and what not to do, I'm afraid that I > stretched the truth just a " little " . I told my husband that the > doctor said that I could not even pick up a dish cloth or dust rag > for 6-8 weeks. And you know what?!! My husband said that was just > fine with him. I feel so good this afternoon, I hope that I don't > get over confident and do something stupid, like eating too fast, or > eating something that I really shouldn't. I really dread " dumping " . > But anyway, just wanted to say hello, because everyone on this list > has given me terrific tips and inspiration. > Charlotte > POST-op (finally!) > 265/?/160 > 9-24-03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2003 Report Share Posted September 28, 2003 hi charlott, i had mine done on the 22nd - you are lucky to be able to go right to solids - let me know how that goes - the diet my dr gave adds foods over an 8 week period - day 5-7 i added protein drinks then day 14 i can have v8, thin cream soups,yogurt & pudding -- i can't wait but i have to say i'm not complaining about the jello and protein shkes yet - they are better than i thought they would be..... visit our website www.geocities.com/tanyarn96/countryside.html www.poncetihomes.com -- Re: I'M HOME!!! welcome to the post-op world! lori h. > Hello everyone. I'm home!!! I had my surgery in Houston Sept 24 > (Wed.). Everything went good and I was released from the hospital > this morning. I'm on broth and jello for another week and then my > doctor says that I will start directly on solid food. I just have > to " puree " everything in my mouth. The hospital stay wasn't that > bad. I had terrific nurses. Although they do love to come into your > room at all hours of the night. But I know that they are just taking > good care of their patients and want to make sure that we have our > medications and that everything is all right. I've had a lot of > burping, and passing gas. Ooops! But it is the silent type, thank > goodness. The ride home over those Houston freeways was a little > bumpy, and it made my stomach jiggle. So I put a folded up fleece > blanket against my tummy to give it support. And I made it home > fine. I'm already tired of broth and jello, but I figure I can > endure it for a while longer. When my dear husband asked what the > doctor said that I could do and what not to do, I'm afraid that I > stretched the truth just a " little " . I told my husband that the > doctor said that I could not even pick up a dish cloth or dust rag > for 6-8 weeks. And you know what?!! My husband said that was just > fine with him. I feel so good this afternoon, I hope that I don't > get over confident and do something stupid, like eating too fast, or > eating something that I really shouldn't. I really dread " dumping " . > But anyway, just wanted to say hello, because everyone on this list > has given me terrific tips and inspiration. > Charlotte > POST-op (finally!) > 265/?/160 > 9-24-03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 Isn't it odd how all doctors are different on their instructions?! I figured I would go to soft food right after the broth/jello. Maybe I'm not so lucky after all by going directly to solid food. We'll see. I will try to be extra careful chewing and the amounts. I haven't added protein drinks or anything else so far. (Today is my 6th day out.) But I'm looking forward to having something else besides broth/jello (to put it mildly). I don't have any hunger at all. But I just want some of what I see on the tv, magazines, friends, etc. My HEAD wants to eat, but not my stomach. I told my dear husband that this is a huge habit that I have to get rid of. But in the mean time, it bugs me terribly. But, I haven't cheated. I've been good. And thank goodness, I don't have any problem with the liquids going down. No pain either. Praise the Lord!!! Charlotte 265/246/160 9-24-03 > hi charlott, > i had mine done on the 22nd - you are lucky to be able to go right to solids > - let me know how that goes - the diet my dr gave adds foods over an 8 week > period - day 5-7 i added protein drinks then day 14 i can have v8, thin > cream soups,yogurt & pudding -- i can't wait but i have to say i'm not > complaining about the jello and protein shkes yet - they are better than i > thought they would be..... > > > visit our website > www.geocities.com/tanyarn96/countryside.html > www.poncetihomes.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 Isn't it odd how all doctors are different on their instructions?! I figured I would go to soft food right after the broth/jello. Maybe I'm not so lucky after all by going directly to solid food. We'll see. I will try to be extra careful chewing and the amounts. I haven't added protein drinks or anything else so far. (Today is my 6th day out.) But I'm looking forward to having something else besides broth/jello (to put it mildly). I don't have any hunger at all. But I just want some of what I see on the tv, magazines, friends, etc. My HEAD wants to eat, but not my stomach. I told my dear husband that this is a huge habit that I have to get rid of. But in the mean time, it bugs me terribly. But, I haven't cheated. I've been good. And thank goodness, I don't have any problem with the liquids going down. No pain either. Praise the Lord!!! Charlotte 265/246/160 9-24-03 > hi charlott, > i had mine done on the 22nd - you are lucky to be able to go right to solids > - let me know how that goes - the diet my dr gave adds foods over an 8 week > period - day 5-7 i added protein drinks then day 14 i can have v8, thin > cream soups,yogurt & pudding -- i can't wait but i have to say i'm not > complaining about the jello and protein shkes yet - they are better than i > thought they would be..... > > > visit our website > www.geocities.com/tanyarn96/countryside.html > www.poncetihomes.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 Isn't it odd how all doctors are different on their instructions?! I figured I would go to soft food right after the broth/jello. Maybe I'm not so lucky after all by going directly to solid food. We'll see. I will try to be extra careful chewing and the amounts. I haven't added protein drinks or anything else so far. (Today is my 6th day out.) But I'm looking forward to having something else besides broth/jello (to put it mildly). I don't have any hunger at all. But I just want some of what I see on the tv, magazines, friends, etc. My HEAD wants to eat, but not my stomach. I told my dear husband that this is a huge habit that I have to get rid of. But in the mean time, it bugs me terribly. But, I haven't cheated. I've been good. And thank goodness, I don't have any problem with the liquids going down. No pain either. Praise the Lord!!! Charlotte 265/246/160 9-24-03 > hi charlott, > i had mine done on the 22nd - you are lucky to be able to go right to solids > - let me know how that goes - the diet my dr gave adds foods over an 8 week > period - day 5-7 i added protein drinks then day 14 i can have v8, thin > cream soups,yogurt & pudding -- i can't wait but i have to say i'm not > complaining about the jello and protein shkes yet - they are better than i > thought they would be..... > > > visit our website > www.geocities.com/tanyarn96/countryside.html > www.poncetihomes.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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