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Posted 1/11/2014 12:12 AM (GMT 0)
Alleyoop

Welcome the other side. As everyone else has said drink plenty of water away from the laptop, and walk as much as you can. Once the cath is out start those kegels! and take your time do t rush it. Hers to hoping your a member of the zero club.
Posted 1/11/2014 1:14 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Alley -

Just came across this thread. I had my surgery last July (we're the same age), and 6 months down the road I'm doing great. You're getting great advice about your recovery - get up and walk as much as you can (it helps with the awful bloating) - before you know it, you'll be feeling a lot better.

Everything you wrote about your post-surgery experiences sounds normal - but feel free to hit us up if you have questions - that's what we're here for!

DougInLA
Posted 1/11/2014 1:26 AM (GMT 0)
Walk walk walk, Drink Drink Drink. I they told you take stool softeners, Do it Do it Do it. And when you are ready for that first, wondrous BM, DON'T Push Push Push! Just let it happen.
Walking gets your systems moving again, after the shut down from the drugs, and gravity, from being on your feet, gets things moving in the right direction.
Keep the catheter tube clean and lubed (even the part inside you, that you can get to). Soon this little beatdown will be behind you - and rest of your life will beckon!
Welcome to the other side!
Mikey
Posted 1/11/2014 3:58 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Alley
This is the hardest week and these first few days are the hardest days. It gets better quickly. You've gotten very good advice from a great group of guys. The support here is great. Drink, walk and rest.

Take care and before you know it life will feel pretty normal

Pat
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