I did not. But, for whatever reason I couldn't roll much at all. I'm fine now. I could figure out to get up if I was semi reclined at all, but not if I was flat....
GC4249: I had a hard time in bed as well right after surgery. I would sit in a chair all day and sleep with the bed in a recliner position. It's not extremely comfortable, but it was the most...
Thank you!! I haven't had any problems so far. I'm really anxious to eat pickles, and I have been dreaming of a salad for months! I've just been really interested in trying things I've not had in a...
Any advice or best practices about when or how to try foods like salad or corn or alcohol into post surgery diet?...
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Congratulations! Hearing a story like this is extremely encouraging. Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to celebrate every anniversary. Have so much fun on your trip and be safe!...
Thank you all for replying! Your input is greatly appreciate on my end. I'm trying to listen and learn. I am having a blast looking at all of the products and requesting samples. That is the best...
I'm doing really well! Almost completely off pain medication and my wounds are healing well. The bag is super easy to manage! I had read a lot about how it would be and watched YouTube videos about...
Thank you! Great advice!...
NiceCupOfTea: you know, I hadn't thought of it that way. I think when you explain it that way it makes more sense. I'm a few days out of surgery and it went well! I've listened to all the...
I am scheduled for surgery this Wednesday, June 15th. I think either decision surgery vs medication is a risk. You are taking a risk on quality of life. Sometimes, medication works really well....
For me Vitamin D and Iron are the two that I am always low in. Do your research on the best way to get vitamin D. Everyone is different and a supplement sometimes won't digest well enough to even...
Keep a food diary. I know it is tedious, but it truly helps you find what are your "safe foods" and what cause you symptoms. Every person is different. For me, I can't eat corn in any form! I get so...
Hang in there! You said the steroids you took for bronchitis made the symptoms go away, so maybe there is hope you can come back from this! Good Luck!...
I've been on Humira for 6 months without any problems. I take it on Thursday nights at 7pm. I am pretty useless for the rest of the night when after I take it, but the next day I feel amazing! I...
My dad has Diverticulitis and drinks 2 tbsp of ACV with the mother in it every single day. He hasn't had symptoms in well over 6 years. He convinced me about a month or so ago after a hospital stay...
Has anyone else had problems with antidepressants? I have never felt depressed.. I mean, I of course have anxiety about where the nearest bathroom is, but never have a struggled with depression. I...
This may sound insane, but I've been on 40 mg for 4 weeks and am just now starting to taper off. I'm so hungry all the time! I could eat and eat and eat.. But, that isn't helpful to my digestive...