Recent content by Lrin34

I will make a list to have the labs done and I am sure the scope will show any stones since the surgeon mentioned blockages but I am going to ask for an ultrasound as well. I know they did a ton of blood work two weeks post op but I do not think they did any pancreatic labs. I was so violently...

I miss my coffee and can not stand decaf coffee so I have even given up that. Not being hungry is nice until you realize you have to eat or drink something. I have to remember to eat and drink since I still get nauseated a lot. My kids tend to bring me protein drinks randomly so that helps out.

Cheyenne, I saw the surgeon last week and he is giving me till the second to see if I can get more in with the help of Zofran. If not I have to go for a scope to see if there is a blockage of some sort an I not and I have not increased my intake he will have to dilate it. I'm sleeping all the...

Good luck with your surgery!! The pre-op diet was very hard. I know everyone's is different. Mine was a seven day clear liquid except for protein shakes. That was so hard and I wish I had cut down on stuff before I started it instead of just waking up and not eating.

experience First off I work in the medical field and at the hospital I had my procedure done. I knew it would hurt, I knew I had to walk, I knew it wasn't going to be pleasant. I had talked to co-workers who had it done and said they were ready to go once they woke up. I personally was shocked...

I do not know if this is common or something that I am having an issue with. I am three weeks out and I can not get in enough of anything. My surgeon thinks he may need to go in and dilate my stomach to help me out. I am lucky to get in 40g of protein a day and 400 calories. This is pretty much...

I have trouble finding almost all foods too sweet. Strawberries or anything strawberry flavored is to sweet. I seem to need to drink things that are bitter or it is just too much.