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issis 24 years, 4 months ago
You look simply fabulous...I almost did not recognize you...you got tiny!! hehehe isn't this FUN? Congratulations on your weight loss. God Bless~~Irene~~
jorielulof 24 years, 7 months ago
Dear Kathryn...Focus on the blessings! What great advice for us all. I really do appreciate your other wisdom too.
Jackie E. 24 years, 9 months ago
Kathryn, I do not think I read all of your posts, but I know I appreciate all the experiences that people are having. How else would we all become educated and know what is what. The more I read about everything, the more savvy I am for when I have my surgery. Thank you...
kcanges 24 years, 9 months ago
Hi everyone. I'm really sorry I haven't updated in so long. The good news is I'm actually typing this from work! I have lots of news so sit back or skip over, your choice. So, last Monday I began to have persistent vomitting. To the point where I wasn't even keeping water down. So the Dr. prescribed Carafate to "soothe the pouch". It actually works pretty well. However, I continued to vomit several times a day and wasn't getting any protein in. I saw the dr. on Wednesday and he opened up my incision because of the drainage (which had continued). So now I'm packing it open and changing the dressing twice a day (oh joy). Well, while I was there I told him I was having lots of dizzyness and not getting any protein in. He said not to worry about it because he was putting me on real food (mush) anyway and I wouldn't need the protein drinks any more.<br><BR> So finally after three weeks I'm allowed to eat food and it's the last thing I want. I have noooo desire to eat. I was thirsty though. Seemed like I couldn't drink enough. I was worried about over doing it though and drinking too much and having it come back up so I was sipping, but not enough. So, Friday I started dehydrating and Saturday my dad took me to the ER. I was very dehydrated. They pumped three liters of fluid into me, which was very helpful. The poor nurses were so clueless about my procedure though. My potassium was low so they brought me several potassium capsules. Huge capsules, so I said, I can't take those. So he took them away but he didn't ask why. Then he came in with eight ounces of orange juice with potassium in it. I said "Am I supposed to drink all of this?" and he said yes and I said no way and I could tell he was getting annoyed. So as he was walking me to the restroom I explained that I had this surgery that I really only had a one ounce stomach and that I was not just being difficult. So he tried mixing the potassium stuff in water. That's gotta be the nastiest stuff I've ever tasted. So I tried to drink a lot of it and was drinking a lot of water in between to kill the taste and then they wanted me to take an antibiotic and then it was time for a pain pill and that pushed my poor pouch over the edge and I hurled it all up. It was a fun night. So anyway, I got rehydrated and that was good. We decided that the Percocet was causing the nausea so I've stopped taking it completely and sure enough, I'm not having nausea. However, I am in pain. Some of it is indigestion, my bowels seem to be in a permanent state of distress, but I think some of it is real post-op pain. The water is staying down, but I'm not getting anywhere near enough protein in. So, that's the update. This is the good/bad/ugly of it all. oh, one more thing, I'm officially down 27 pounds, so there is some good news. :) I appreciate all the email and phone calls. Sorry I'm not responding as much, but I appreciate them none the less.
issis 24 years, 9 months ago
Glad to hear you are doing well. I hope that drainage does not come back. Prayers that you continue to progress in an upward direction/Irene
Mary S. 24 years, 9 months ago
Hi Kathryn, I'm from Boulder and I just wanted you to know that as a three month or so postop, I wanted to wish you well. I hope you don't have any more leakage. Good Luck,
kcanges 24 years, 9 months ago
Hello all my Amos friends. I know I have not been on line much. It is kind of tough after surgery. I wanted to get in and give you all an update though. I had some major drainage yesterday from the middle of my incision. At first I thought I'd spilled water on myself, but then realized it was coming from inside. It soaked my shirt and a towel and went on for about two hours. Of course, I freaked out and called the doctor. He told me to page him in the morning and come in to be seen. But then it stopped, as suddenly as it started. Now I can't even see where it was draining. I tried pushing on it a bit to see if it would re-start but it didn't. So I paged Dr. Snyder and told him it stopped and he said to stay home and watch it today and if it starts again, to come see him tomorrow. I just think it's really wonderful of him to offer to see me on a major holiday and I'm glad I didn't need to see him. <br><br> Other than that, I'm ok. It's tough getting my protein in. I did finally get into my sample of extreme grape from Vitalady. I'm telling you all, get this stuff. It's the only thing I can stand right now. All that other "shake" stuff is nasty, actually makes me gag. The extreme has a little aftertaste, but I can drink it much better than anything else. It's much harder to get protein in than I ever anticipated. I am still reading emails, but not getting replys out very fast, I know you all understand. Thanks to everyone for all your warm thoughts and prayers because you've made this journey so much easier.
Krystal G. 24 years, 10 months ago
so glad you are home! i was concerned when i didn't hear anything for a few days. welcome to your new life! can't wait to join you on that side.
kim W. 24 years, 10 months ago
hi Katherine! congratulations! it sounds like you are handling your surgery with such grace and dignity! god bless you. i think your updates are very honest and most helpful. i wish i would have had your insight to help me through. keep up the good work and enjoy the rewards of your hard work!
