Tazzmanian
Moving right along
May 24, 2008
Never knew hunger could hurt. The pains in my abdomen are so weird to me. My port seems like it hurts for every pressure difference in my body.
Outside world is not so bad. Was able to keep moving. Glad I pushed to get backl in the groove, because everyday is better and I don't think I would feel this good if I had babied myself, Like I wanted to.
I have a BBQ to go to today. This should be interesting. I don't plan on telling anyone anything but i wonder who will notice that I am not eating, lol.
Outside world is not so bad. Was able to keep moving. Glad I pushed to get backl in the groove, because everyday is better and I don't think I would feel this good if I had babied myself, Like I wanted to.
I have a BBQ to go to today. This should be interesting. I don't plan on telling anyone anything but i wonder who will notice that I am not eating, lol.
I am better yeah!!!!!
May 19, 2008
I have learned a few postop tricks(not under Dr. orders). 
1. I found that a hot pack to my back and stomach HELP big time with the post op gas. In between Walking does the trick. I walked for 20 minutes back and forth in my house. (I was not ready to figure it out outside where I had no support plans) That all of a sudden "I must sleep or lay down" feeling is demanding and can be scary outside.
2. I woke up last night with a BURNING hunger pain.
My surgeon told me this could and would happen after a while. I swigged off my protein just two swallows to stop the burn. I have to pace and drink the shake to keep it moving, or I will get the chest/throat pain after one swallow. ***The key to protein shakes is COLD***
3. On the note of cold I found that ice water or swallowing small ROUND pieces of ice help to get a good burp on. After surgery, the burp waiting to happen is killer. I think the cold drinks help to reduce the stomach swelling which is why you can automatically burp. YEAH!!!!!
4. Now after finally ridding myself of the diaphragm gas ( I still have a small amount of shoulder gas) I found that placing an ice pack on the port stops the burning sensation when sitting or standing. I think this too relieves the swelling surrounding it. To me, the gas was the most important pain to get rid of first so ice was not going to reverse the heat effect to help with that.
~5~ Biggie here. Making myself stand up straight!!!!! We go into fetal mode to protect or lessen the pain, bad posture and also when you are taking the deep breathes that are prescribed after any surgery, you are not allowing your diaphragm to fully distend.
This hurts a bit initially but gets better. Don't over do it but get three deep breathes in with a straight back at least five times a day. It's amazing....you can then tolerate a laugh, sneeze and cough without tears.
Going back to school tomorrow. I will let you know how I cope outside of the house post-op.
1. I found that a hot pack to my back and stomach HELP big time with the post op gas. In between Walking does the trick. I walked for 20 minutes back and forth in my house. (I was not ready to figure it out outside where I had no support plans) That all of a sudden "I must sleep or lay down" feeling is demanding and can be scary outside.
2. I woke up last night with a BURNING hunger pain.
My surgeon told me this could and would happen after a while. I swigged off my protein just two swallows to stop the burn. I have to pace and drink the shake to keep it moving, or I will get the chest/throat pain after one swallow. ***The key to protein shakes is COLD***3. On the note of cold I found that ice water or swallowing small ROUND pieces of ice help to get a good burp on. After surgery, the burp waiting to happen is killer. I think the cold drinks help to reduce the stomach swelling which is why you can automatically burp. YEAH!!!!!
4. Now after finally ridding myself of the diaphragm gas ( I still have a small amount of shoulder gas) I found that placing an ice pack on the port stops the burning sensation when sitting or standing. I think this too relieves the swelling surrounding it. To me, the gas was the most important pain to get rid of first so ice was not going to reverse the heat effect to help with that.
~5~ Biggie here. Making myself stand up straight!!!!! We go into fetal mode to protect or lessen the pain, bad posture and also when you are taking the deep breathes that are prescribed after any surgery, you are not allowing your diaphragm to fully distend.
This hurts a bit initially but gets better. Don't over do it but get three deep breathes in with a straight back at least five times a day. It's amazing....you can then tolerate a laugh, sneeze and cough without tears.Going back to school tomorrow. I will let you know how I cope outside of the house post-op.
The dirty deed is done
May 16, 2008
Well I had my surgery on 5/14/08 as scheduled. I had to stay an extra day because the staff never told me they were waiting for me to pass gas. Wouldn't hvae made a difference because things didn't start up again until about 6:30pm.
I knew this would hurt and hurt it does. I think the absolute worst is the pain in my left shoulder from the air trapped under the diaphragm.
I have been moving since I could think straight. No more narcotics for me. I am home on straight Tylenol extra strength. Those loritabs are killer. You have to undersatnd that I am a control freak, so to be high has never been an aspiration. lol
My cousin said just knowing what I had done, that I look as though I lost weight already. lol
I am worried about the people around me. I have to keep a close eye on my eleven year old, to make sure she is eating correctly. She is overweight but my no means fat. I want to make sure she is not going through something over me having the surgery. My cousin(same as above) skipped eating last night saying that she needed to lose a few pounds. What worried me most is when she admitted to me that she felt jealous of me.
That was hard to swallow.
I knew this would hurt and hurt it does. I think the absolute worst is the pain in my left shoulder from the air trapped under the diaphragm.
I have been moving since I could think straight. No more narcotics for me. I am home on straight Tylenol extra strength. Those loritabs are killer. You have to undersatnd that I am a control freak, so to be high has never been an aspiration. lol
My cousin said just knowing what I had done, that I look as though I lost weight already. lol
I am worried about the people around me. I have to keep a close eye on my eleven year old, to make sure she is eating correctly. She is overweight but my no means fat. I want to make sure she is not going through something over me having the surgery. My cousin(same as above) skipped eating last night saying that she needed to lose a few pounds. What worried me most is when she admitted to me that she felt jealous of me.
That was hard to swallow.
Nice day in my neighborhood
May 04, 2008
I know going into this surgery that I should not be looking for instant results from anything...but when you work hard at something you still want to see it.
Although I was not prepared for my liquid diet when I left the house yesterday, so I had a bag of peanuts, I have stayed the course.
Well, today I decided to weigh myself because I have been in the bathroom constantly. My bladder feels pea size.
I am so happy to say with just this day and a half that I am down 4 pounds. Yeah me!!!
I feel I am in my comfort mode with the liquids, so I think I will be fine now.
Although I was not prepared for my liquid diet when I left the house yesterday, so I had a bag of peanuts, I have stayed the course.
Well, today I decided to weigh myself because I have been in the bathroom constantly. My bladder feels pea size.
I am so happy to say with just this day and a half that I am down 4 pounds. Yeah me!!!
I feel I am in my comfort mode with the liquids, so I think I will be fine now.
Plan Plan Plan
May 03, 2008
I am such a "smart" person. I came to work and did not prepare for this liquid diet at work. So of course I had to find something being that diet coke all day is far from good.
I am going shopping as soon as I leave to get myself a container for bringing my protein shake with me. I must have been nutz to forget about the time outside of the house. Well, I will be successful tomorrow and finish off the day correctly being that I am going home now. lol
You gotta love the new eating life style. The quick fixes you use to eat are no longer even options but they are more readily available than the healthy stuff.
I am going shopping as soon as I leave to get myself a container for bringing my protein shake with me. I must have been nutz to forget about the time outside of the house. Well, I will be successful tomorrow and finish off the day correctly being that I am going home now. lol
You gotta love the new eating life style. The quick fixes you use to eat are no longer even options but they are more readily available than the healthy stuff.
moving right along
May 02, 2008
I finally told my Aunt about the surgery. I have been vague when asked. She was not happy with me yesterday. She called me back to ask what I would do about the extra skin. I told her that I hope to bounce back as much as possible but ultimately I may have PS. She was really upset then..... Boy. You talk about PO'd. After she ranted and raved about me getting cut happy I reminded her that everyone in our family has diabetes, high blood pressure, has had heart attacks and a bunch of other things. I explained I am just trying to get away from our family history.
She calmed down and told me she was there for me, but I know I will get another call soon. Gotta love the grace of age. She is tough.
Well my clock is ticking away. I am starting my liquid diet this week so that I will be primed for the surgery and post op liquids. I don't want to mess up and cheat so I am giving myself an early start. Will let you know how this goes. I am scared but still moving. Lord be with every step I make and guide the minds and hands of those on this journey with me. AMEN!
She calmed down and told me she was there for me, but I know I will get another call soon. Gotta love the grace of age. She is tough.
Well my clock is ticking away. I am starting my liquid diet this week so that I will be primed for the surgery and post op liquids. I don't want to mess up and cheat so I am giving myself an early start. Will let you know how this goes. I am scared but still moving. Lord be with every step I make and guide the minds and hands of those on this journey with me. AMEN!
I am going in two weeks
Apr 30, 2008
Endoscopy down! It wasn't that bad. That's because i don't remember a thing. I can't believe i am going in two weeks!!!
Whippin my kidz day two
Apr 09, 2008
Today proved no different than yesterday.....my son tried it again. Only this time he used his scooter to try and cheat. 
I whipped him again. The kids had a real belly laugh at seeing how fast a big girl could run.
It started off with me trying to teach them better form when they run but he had to redeem himself from yesterday, lol.
Taking the kids on a walk is not as bad as it use to be. They are growing on me and keeping up, lol.
On a health note, I am not doing too shabby. I still have moments that I am talking myself down from but I am doing well. I feel, what I call, my chicken cone (flab under the neck) thinning out. Loving it!!!!
I whipped him again. The kids had a real belly laugh at seeing how fast a big girl could run. It started off with me trying to teach them better form when they run but he had to redeem himself from yesterday, lol.
Taking the kids on a walk is not as bad as it use to be. They are growing on me and keeping up, lol.
On a health note, I am not doing too shabby. I still have moments that I am talking myself down from but I am doing well. I feel, what I call, my chicken cone (flab under the neck) thinning out. Loving it!!!!
I whipped my kid
Apr 08, 2008
My kids came for my walk today. I dreaded including them because the last time they cried and complained the entire time, but because they insisted to come I made them walk my walk my way.
Since the first time, they have refused every offer I gave. Guilty pleasure: I was greatful for the alone time
Today they knew what they were in for and I compromised and shortened the walk significantly because I knew they would eventually poop out on me. My kids are 10 and 12.
Half way through the walk they begged to make it longer, so I gave them another 4 blocks. As we came to the turn around point my son (the 10 year old) insisted that he was so fit and could now walk better and longer than I did. I accepted the challenge and decided to "jogg" him a long block.
Well as 10 year old boys go, he felt the need to cheat and start running. I whipped his arse!!!! He was upset. I was winded, but so proud that I am still the track hugger I was when I was younger.
He was upset because he started sweating and because I reminded him that he cheated and still didn't win.
We got back in the house and he started sprinting laps around the livingroom and hall and begging to go again tomorrow. ROFLMAO!!!!!!
I love these kids.
Since the first time, they have refused every offer I gave. Guilty pleasure: I was greatful for the alone time
Today they knew what they were in for and I compromised and shortened the walk significantly because I knew they would eventually poop out on me. My kids are 10 and 12.
Half way through the walk they begged to make it longer, so I gave them another 4 blocks. As we came to the turn around point my son (the 10 year old) insisted that he was so fit and could now walk better and longer than I did. I accepted the challenge and decided to "jogg" him a long block.
Well as 10 year old boys go, he felt the need to cheat and start running. I whipped his arse!!!!
He was upset. I was winded, but so proud that I am still the track hugger I was when I was younger.He was upset because he started sweating and because I reminded him that he cheated and still didn't win.
We got back in the house and he started sprinting laps around the livingroom and hall and begging to go again tomorrow. ROFLMAO!!!!!!
I love these kids.
Back on the high road
Apr 06, 2008
Today was a very nice restart. I know we have many restarts down the road of life but generally you feel guilty until you feel better. Talking to ppl on here has made me feel good from the start. I truly believe that when you give advice it gives you a chance to hear yourself say the things you believe and sometimes, you can be the bestfriend you need.
I know, however, that without this site I may not have heard my voice. For that I thank everyone involved. Thank You from the bottom of my heart!
I know, however, that without this site I may not have heard my voice. For that I thank everyone involved. Thank You from the bottom of my heart!
About Me
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Surgery
05/14/2008
Surgery Date
Apr 03, 2008
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