flutterby1966
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I can merge the two threads if you want loveday ... Just let me know if that's what you want. Michelle
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New life day 1
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flutterby1966
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sarahrob
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Sorry things have been a bit grim today - it will pass, honestly!
Taking tablets in pill form will be difficult, I came home with paracetamol suspension for that reason. If you can't get a suspension Calpol do a fastmelt paracetamol that is also easy to take until things settle down.
I hope as you move around and the wind eases you start to feel much better x
Taking tablets in pill form will be difficult, I came home with paracetamol suspension for that reason. If you can't get a suspension Calpol do a fastmelt paracetamol that is also easy to take until things settle down.
I hope as you move around and the wind eases you start to feel much better x
Banderbird
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Glad it went well, hope mine does too. Two weeks on Tues!
Banderbird
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Hope you feel better soon, from what most people say, the 5th day seems to be the turning point. Hang in there, it will be worth it x
loveday
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I am feeling quite a bit better today . The gas pains have really subsided and now the main pain is around the port site.
I had a conversation with my mum on FaceTime where I had pretend I had had a tummy bug ( I'm not ready to tell her and face all the questions so will be explaining it when I see her at the end of next month). She totally knew I wasn't right though, mothers intuition I guess, even though I'm in my thirties !
My kids have been super sweet, coming in and stroking my tummy and telling me they love me. As two boys of 3 and 6 it takes all their willpower not to jump and climb on me!
I made lentil, veg and bacon soup and puréed it up and having some of that has Definately given me a bit of a boost.
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I had a conversation with my mum on FaceTime where I had pretend I had had a tummy bug ( I'm not ready to tell her and face all the questions so will be explaining it when I see her at the end of next month). She totally knew I wasn't right though, mothers intuition I guess, even though I'm in my thirties !
My kids have been super sweet, coming in and stroking my tummy and telling me they love me. As two boys of 3 and 6 it takes all their willpower not to jump and climb on me!
I made lentil, veg and bacon soup and puréed it up and having some of that has Definately given me a bit of a boost.
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loveday
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Day 4!
Things are improving greatly. ( apart from the constipation but I'm hoping Movicol will have worked some magic by tomorrow ).
My only sore point is the port site.
The big issue the last two days has been dizziness because I am not getting enough food in. I spoke to the Spire nurse and she has encouraged me to do 5 doses of high protein soup for now and this has helped and I don't feel as dizzy.
I have also just made some red pepper, ham and Stilton soup and it is delicious.
My tummy is soooo bloated. If I knew how to post pictures I would upload one for you guys!
Things are improving greatly. ( apart from the constipation but I'm hoping Movicol will have worked some magic by tomorrow ).
My only sore point is the port site.
The big issue the last two days has been dizziness because I am not getting enough food in. I spoke to the Spire nurse and she has encouraged me to do 5 doses of high protein soup for now and this has helped and I don't feel as dizzy.
I have also just made some red pepper, ham and Stilton soup and it is delicious.
My tummy is soooo bloated. If I knew how to post pictures I would upload one for you guys!
Summerband
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All of what you are experiencing reminds me of my first couple of weeks, it really is miserable at first, but the weight falling off makes it all worth it.
Keeping getting the soup in and you will feel better. The bloating will improve as your diet gets more normal.
Keeping getting the soup in and you will feel better. The bloating will improve as your diet gets more normal.
Banderbird
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What is Movicol, do all banders need it?
loveday
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Yay movecol !! It worked, sort of. Shall we say I think there is probably more to come!
The dizziness has subsided through eating more regularly and going to 5 small doses of food for now has Definately aided energy levels / recovery.
My only real tender area is my port.
I started the pre op diet at 18 stone and I was 16.8 this morning. I am actually hoping the loss will slow as I adjust to the food intake and learn the right volumes as I think the last few days (2-3 lbs per day) is not a healthy or sustainable pace.
But dare I say it....starting to love my band....
The dizziness has subsided through eating more regularly and going to 5 small doses of food for now has Definately aided energy levels / recovery.
My only real tender area is my port.
I started the pre op diet at 18 stone and I was 16.8 this morning. I am actually hoping the loss will slow as I adjust to the food intake and learn the right volumes as I think the last few days (2-3 lbs per day) is not a healthy or sustainable pace.
But dare I say it....starting to love my band....
Purple Sparkle
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Hi
Glad to hear the movecol is working!! I found protein shakes were really good for the dizzy spells during my first couple of weeks - and my port site was tender for about 2 weeks after op.
Justine x
Glad to hear the movecol is working!! I found protein shakes were really good for the dizzy spells during my first couple of weeks - and my port site was tender for about 2 weeks after op.
Justine x
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