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I could use some nice cooler weather with some rain. I think we got 3 little drops here at home today, though my husband said he got rained on at work. I too have the left side pain, and the doctor I saw today said that it is just probably gas that is trying to work it's way out.

In truly feel for you! I just came back from urgent care, I have had a horrible sore throat, severe irritation, redness, yuckiness....well come to find out I have thrush...yup a yeast infection and they gave me some liquid medicine to swish and swallow, I was told it would be horrible tasting...

HI Pat, no haven't been drinking too many hot fluids, usually by the time I get to drink it the temp is barely warm. My tongue is coated, my entire throat is bright red. I have several friends who are nurses and one advised me to go to Urgent Care, she says since I am still a week post op, she...

I am drinking what I can, protein drinks are going down ok, with no taste issues ;) The only problem I am facing right now is soreness in the back of my mouth, just behind where my upper dentures sit, and it feels very irritated and raw and nothing is easing it except popsicles. I am wondering...

Thank you everyone for the awesome support. I have been really good, my husband told me not to overdo it today. I went outside a little while ago and walked around my yard, watered some plants, filled my bird feeders then came back in. I think I did good. My stomach is very sore, but I know its...

Well hi everyone! Still not very hungry or thirsty but I am drinking fluids, taking my meds and doing what I am supposed to do. I am not dehydrated so I know I am doing ok. Blood sugar has been ok, blood pressure was a little elevated and I took my meds. I am experiencing some pain, but I know...

I'm not doing anything strenuous. I walked slowly around the yard, kept my cell phone in hand just in case I needed to make a quick call. I brought in my hummingbird feeder and washed it out to refill it, but couldn't find the mix I bought, so i left it in the sink and came back to my room.

Well 3 days post op, I am drinking what I can but not really thirsty. I am cold in my room, but can't tell which is worse. I am drinking water, decaf iced tea was told I was allowed thank goodness, I love iced tea. Also drinking sugar free crystal light raspberry ice, but it leaves my mouth...

Hi AshyAsh, good luck with your journey. You will find new friends and get great support here. I am 3 days post op and not feeling too bad, having trouble getting used to sleeping in my bed, as I am unable to sleep on my side yet and I am not handling the cool air in my room very well. I turn...

Pat, I am keeping my eye on my blood sugar, It was 104 this morning. Tom, am watching my blood pressure it was 126/77 this morning. I'm not very thirsty, but keeping an eye on my fluid intake, and urine output, it is barely yellow, so I know I'm not dehydrated, I keep water and ice chips near...

Thanks everyone. I am told no more Metformin, I still have to take blood pressure pills, and lovonox (sp??) shots, and I am omeprezole and still taking the fluexotine. The pain medicine is gross, I hate drinking it. I found that I love the Isopure grape drinks, just didn't have extra money to...

Well, I'm back home and thankful for that. Monday was a long day. We got there early, had to sign some papers, have labs done and then they sent us to a pre-op holding area. Then we found out that the surgeons were running behind schedule. So, instead of a 3pm surgery, I didn't get it done until...

Thanks Pat. I was having all sorts of weird dreams last night. Feeling really shaky this morning, checked my blood sugar it was 97. I know that is good for early morning, but not sure how I will manage keeping it from dropping since my surgery isn't until 3pm and I have to be there at 1pm.

I'll let you know if a few days Rich. I am scheduled for surgery tomorrow. What kind of headaches are you experiencing?

Tom, I plan on staying up later than normal tonight, as I still have homework to get finished. I have a final paper due on Monday, but since I will be in the hospital then, I will get it turned in today. I have 2 years left to work on my bachelor's degree in health and wellness. I want to be a...

Thank you so much for the encouraging words. As far as exercising goes, I can walk, but if I walk too much I regret it later. I have a disc protrusion at the L5-S1 and if I walk too much the pain is bad in my lower back and down my legs cause it will pinch the nerve and cause pain. I am taking...

Thanks. Today is a blah day for me...I was out this morning, then came home and I guess I was so hungry I had too much soup at once, took a nerve pill, took a nap, then when I got up, I ended up throwing up my soup and my protein drink. I guess I'll know better...seems like my body is getting me...

Hi everyone!! Well it's Saturday, and I'm getting things ready for the big day! I received a phone call from the hospital a little while ago. My surgery is set for 3 pm and I have to be there at 1pm. That is going to make a long day of nothing to eat or drink..I wish it could have been set...

Hi Bobbi, glad to hear that everything went well. I can't wait for my big day,,,just around the corner now. Keep us updated on your progress

Welcome magicink, I think she should ask the surgeon any questions she may have, and you can ask too. She needs to remember that this is a lifestyle tool, not a quick cure. She needs to start walking daily, and do things like sipping drinks (no gulping). Make sure she has chapstick for the...