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MiladyB · 06-20-2008, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by limeyindian

Thanks for the response. I am 4 weeks post op. My doctor ordered blood work yesterday so I will get the results I assume Monday. Did your doctor provide you with a cause of the pain?

One other question I have, what volume of food and what type of food are you eating?

I am up to 10 oz of water and a couple of spoons of jello. I am having a real hard time eating anything (Hot Flashes, Cramping and nausea). I have just had a bost high protein 8oz for the first time. Not to bad. I also have Isopure 40g protien drink that I will be taking later. I am worried that I am not eating enough to keep up my energy or nutrition. My doctor has me back on fluids only again until he gets back in town. They think it may be a possible stricture.

I also had a pocket infection 2 weeks in that still has an open incision that I need to pack everyday.

Cant wait to eat a piece of grilled chicken with salsa!!!!

At 4 weeks postop I was on about 1/2 cup of food. I was eating things like cottage cheese, refried beans, creamed soups, oatmeal, soft cooked vegetables and just starting really thin deli meats.

If you do have a stricture, which by the sounds of it is a possibility you probably won't be tolerating much more than the liquids. If it isn't a stricture it could also be an ulcer. Does the doctor have you on any ulcer medication? If not you may want to see if he will start something especially if you can't see him for a little while. It won't hurt to take them and it might just help.

You aren't getting in enough water or protein. Right now though, think fluids, fluids, fluids. You don't want to get dehydrated. The recommended amount of fluids for us in one day is 64 oz of fluids and you are only getting in 10 oz. So sip, sip, sip...all day long. Dehydration is one of the biggest concerns in regards to a stricture and it can land you back in the hospital and very sick.

I hope your doctor is back really soon. If you get any worse you should probably get yourself into an ER to get an IV and some fluids into you.