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Surgery on Wednesday went well :) I only stayed over for one night and was up most of the night walking the halls and sipping water. I couldn't sleep at all so I figured I would get some walking in. I've started logging everything I have been drinking... which yesterday was roughly 38 ounces.. which isn't enough so today my goal is to get at the 64 ounces! I got 30 grams of protein in yesterday too which was exciting. I know that getting all my fluids won't happen immediately but I need to make sure I am working my butt off to get there!
Did anyone else have a learning curve so to speak when it comes to learning what your pouch can handle? I drank a decent amount this morning and didn't feel uncomfortable which almost put me in a panic.
This is going to be a learning experience for sure, no matter how much literature you read and advice you seek out, nothing becomes more real until after you have surgery!
Did anyone else have a learning curve so to speak when it comes to learning what your pouch can handle? I drank a decent amount this morning and didn't feel uncomfortable which almost put me in a panic.
This is going to be a learning experience for sure, no matter how much literature you read and advice you seek out, nothing becomes more real until after you have surgery!
I was on liquids the first week and had no problems with my pouch (we weren't supposed to drink protein drinks during that week). My nausea issues started when I started solid food the second week. There is defiantly a learning curve and every pouch is different (sometimes the same pouch is different from day to day!!).
The first couple months are the worst. It gets better!!
JJ
I still have all this gas built up in me though which is starting to hurt but I have been walking in hopes it will decide to leave. I honestly can't believe I am on the loser's bench. The journey has just started!
You probably won't have very much sensation from the pouch (except for possibly pain) for a few weeks. That's because it takes the brain a few weeks to figure things out. Then you won't be hungry for a loooong time.
I suggest that you use a kitchen timer set at 15 minute throughout the day. Every time it goes off, sip one to two ounces (like a medicine cup). If you do that consistently, you will get your 64 ounces in.
Also, keep in mind that you will need a lot of rest for a while, and that is a normal part of the recovery. Rest, sip, walk, repeat.... :)