Recent content by maddog95603

I am 20 days post op and have constipation. :( I dont feel uncomfortable like I used to pre op when I had it but still 6 days seems too long. Does it hurt or cause damage by using laxatives. Any suggestions? I realize this is a very private thing but any feedback would be appreciated. :) Thank you

Hey smiles50, thanks. I am doing better since the last post. My problem was trying to consume 1 oz. fluid every 15 min. But now I am in stage 3 and was told I could consume 8 oz per hour which makes it easier to get in my 44 ounces minimum of liquid. Part of the problem is that before surgery I...

The Surgeon called me today. He said that the results show I have jaundice. He is having an MRI done to determine why? I will keep you posted. Thanks for the feedback.

Good to hear. Thanks:)

Thanks. I did and she offered no info. So I am going in tomorrow to see the surgeon.

Anyone have an issue of feeling dehydrated? Pre-op I consumed at least 80 oz of fluid (mostly water). Post-op I barely consume 44 oz. Most of that is protein drinks or milk. I get very little water. Only being able to consume 1 oz. every 15 minutes and avoiding liquids 30 minutes befor/after a...

Hi there, glad to find this group. I am near the end of my 2nd week post-op. Since surgery my urine is a brown color. Very dark. I urinate just fine with no pain. But the color should be yellow not brown. Anyone else have or had this problem? Thanks...