I made it through surgery with no complications. Unfortunately, nobody told me that you actually gain weight after surgery - from the I.V. fluids. It was a shock to step on the scale and find an additional 14 pounds! The morning of surgery, I weighed 272 and was encouraged that I had lost 12 pounds since the beginning of July. Luckily, though, I was promised by the nurses that I would lose that extra weight since it was just excess fluids.
The only problem I've really been having is a fever. Low grade, for now, but I'm keeping an eye on it. Also, the pain meds they released me on don't seem to be working. The stuff they gave me in the hospital had Tylenol added but my scrip doesn't. So, while the pain may be down, my fever is up, which makes it hard to sleep.
But overall - I'm lucky. No nausea, which I was afraid of. I've also been able to keep broth down and my protein shake, so I know I can stick to this. I get to have sugar free pudding, too. My son is going to make it for me with skim milk and protein powder. Mmmmm - chocolate pudding to eat and I still meet my protein quota! Doesn't sound like a bad diet to me!
I have a couple of questions for the hospital, but I'll check with them tomorrow.
The only problem I've really been having is a fever. Low grade, for now, but I'm keeping an eye on it. Also, the pain meds they released me on don't seem to be working. The stuff they gave me in the hospital had Tylenol added but my scrip doesn't. So, while the pain may be down, my fever is up, which makes it hard to sleep.
But overall - I'm lucky. No nausea, which I was afraid of. I've also been able to keep broth down and my protein shake, so I know I can stick to this. I get to have sugar free pudding, too. My son is going to make it for me with skim milk and protein powder. Mmmmm - chocolate pudding to eat and I still meet my protein quota! Doesn't sound like a bad diet to me!
I have a couple of questions for the hospital, but I'll check with them tomorrow.
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