my 3rd day after gbs

Hi family,
Today is my third day with the exception of tenderness around sutures I am doing really good.
My. Heart couldn't handle the drugs for pain compiled with anesthesis so I had some chest palpitatiions other then that everything is okay. Thanks for being there for me. I will keep u posted

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fnomnol
fnomnol

Hi family, tomorrow I will have been home a week and I am doing fine. I see my surgeon tomorrow to have staples removed. I am looking forward to that. I saw my primary dr. on Monday, that was good but he told me I needed to take something for constipation other than that... I am good. I will let you guys know what happens after my visit with surgeon tomorrow. Thanks for all your support.
fnomnol
fnomnol

Hi family,
I had my staples removed that went well. I hardly felt the NP remove them I think I felt the last one a tiny bit. Anyways, I am three weeks out and I am feeling good. Eating is different. My preference is still the protein shakes. I am on pureed foods but find the chicken puree a bit off kilter, I prefer tuna and soups. I am happy. I have lost 19 pounds in three weeks so for me that is promising. I really have to work on getting the water down. Thanks for all of your advice as I am still taking it all in. And for the record I like Muscle Milk better than Optisource protein drink but they are both great protein drinks. I think the Optisource vitamin is great for vitamin and mineral replacements. Thanks to whomever posted on the site.
fnomnol
fnomnol

GBS 06/14/2010 I am down 22 pounds which is good for me. As I am expected to lose between 15 and 25 by sixth week and this is only week 4, so I am happy. My wounds are healing. I still cant stomach too much of the puree meat so I try to get protein drinks in though I am still not hungry or thirsty. When I consume the meat I feel uncomfortable and feel the need and quite frequently will throw it back up (just be honest) but I\'m good. I found I can snack on a 1/2 handful of cheerios and it is quite satisfying. I am posting this simply as a chronicle to my recovery and to help those who may be curious of what is to come. Remember it is different for everyone.
fnomnol
fnomnol

hello gbs family, it has been a bit since I\'ve logged on I usually just read DS on my blackberry for support. but I have been keeping a WL journal... I had my six week check up on the 28th of July, and loss 29.6 pounds since June 14 2010. I feel okay but I still sometimes barf when eating foods with texture even though they are puree. I am walking on my breaks at work and that feel great and is very relaxing. Still not physically hungry. Mentally I want to taste a fried shrimp or eat just one California roll or a piece of a candy bar but not because my body is any type of hunger mode. Its a mind thing which I am modifying with behavioral talks... lol Getting a little tired of muscle milk and dont seem to be getting in proteins and foods due to lack of appetite but I do try to get the vitamins in. I dont feel tired but I know I am not eating nearly enough. August 7... seven weeks out I am down 33 pounds>>> Today, August 23 I am down about 40 pounds ... for me that is great. I only have 55 more pounds to go to be at my ideal weight and it has only been 9 weeks. doctor took me off all medication for diabetes and blood pressure and Other than my ability to eat anything w/ fat or oils I am good. Just wish the vomiting would stop. Anyways thanks for reading my post and hope it helps someone else... ttyl