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Posted 12/26/2013 5:02 PM (GMT 0)
Still on clear fluids. Totally constipated. Tons of pain. I can't help thinking nothing's gonna move if there's nothing in there. Trying to keep my emotions in check but feeling really sad and depressed. Seeing that jello on my tray this morning nearly made me lose it. Sorry for the rant. I just feel lousy.
Posted 12/26/2013 6:38 PM (GMT 0)
Remember, you JUST had surgery. What would you expect of a friend if they had had surgery two days ago? Probably not much. Don't be so hard on yourself, everything will be fine. You get to have clear fluids on Day 2! I think that's great progress. Make sure you keep that pain under control and eat your jello, things will get better.

Keep on posting rants if you want - it sucks to feel lousy. It will pass the time and maybe help you feel better.
Posted 12/26/2013 7:24 PM (GMT 0)
Totally normal to still be waiting on output. As you know even when you aren't eating your bowel produces output on its own, something will come! Best thing to speed it up is to walk, walk, walk. Totally OK to rant to us, most of us have been there.

Make sure your doctors know about the pain level, don't be a hero. Gritting your teeth and enduring pain after surgery can even interfere with healing, it's much better to get the relief you need.
Posted 12/26/2013 8:24 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks guys. I do have ridiculous expectations, but I really want to be out by New Years! I'm trying to get moving and I'm taking my pain meds, but I know they block me up too. I haven't eaten solid food since Sunday night (this is Thursday) so I just feel so depleted. Not the worst I've felt during my illness for sure, but just frustrating. My doc took pity on me and moved me to full fluids, so maybe I'll start feeling better after lunch. Thanks for the support!
Posted 12/26/2013 8:51 PM (GMT 0)
You still have plenty of time until New Years! You got moved to full liquids..only one step left on the food ladder to be released!
Posted 12/27/2013 1:09 AM (GMT 0)
Hi!

I had my reversal on Monday evening and I have the most horrible gastric in 25 years that cause me unable to breathe properly and also not to mentioned the severe pain I am going thru when i woke up the same day at 10.30pm. Worst of all, since then, every hour the pain gets more and more intense. I feel sorry for myself too at that time but I know it will all go away soon enough.

Despite the terrible gastric, doc put me on IV drip for the first 3 days, no food allowed and then third day onwards, fluids and soft food. Moreover, I go toilet 16 times in 24 hours!!! That is tiring!! With my surgery pain, gastric, IV drips, gas, cracked bottom, bottom sores, exhaustion and then so many BM!! Gosh!

But i didnt give up, I walk and walk when it hurts so bad. I drink a lot of water even it makes me go to the toilet even more. The only thing I told myself is that I must stand back up and running as fast as possible. I dont want to see my family worn out because of my condition or my emotion! So I stayed positive!

You should do the same too! Have faith in yourself. Nothing can stop you if you dont want to! All the best and take some prune juice, it may help! Keep use updated with your condition, we are here for you!!
Posted 12/27/2013 1:56 AM (GMT 0)
I had full fluids for lunch and now wonder if it was a mistake since I've been nauseous all afternoon. I do take heart from your stories though. I know this cannot last forever.
Posted 12/27/2013 2:34 AM (GMT 0)
A rocking chair helps get things moving. Also chewing gum. They were great for when I was in your position.

Hope that helps.
Posted 12/27/2013 6:42 PM (GMT 0)
I heard about the gum thing. My doctor actually suggested it. I don't know if there's a rocking chair around here but I'll check the patient lounge.
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