Tamara

I am at day 4 post op and feel really weak and have had a really bad headache for 2 days. Is this normal and are there any suggestions? I am still having a lot of pain in the area where the port is.

Please tell me this will get better?

I had surgery on 5 May, 2006 and I am amazed that I have not had one headache, have been wide awake during the day and other than feeling very bloated and some port site pain, I feel really good. I know I am not taking in all I should be, but this bloat is making it difficult for me to "eat". I begin each day with a product called Tropical Oasis Multi-Vitamin Mineral. I purchased it at Whole Foods for $29.95 a bottle, which is a 30 day supply. It is a liquid supplement and is actually quite tasty. If you cannot find it in your local market, their web site is

http://www.tropicaloasis.com/site/page/pg4...in_Mineral.html

I have also been steering clear of things like Gatorade as there is way too much sodium and sugar in the product. I have been sticking to clear chicken, beef and vegetable broth, Sugar Free Jello, an occasional Popsicle and a bottle of Vitamin Water a day. The Vitamin Water is not sugary, has extra vitamins and is clear. I should probably have more broth for the protein, but again, the bloating makes it difficult. On Friday, I am looking forward to Cream of Wheat and a soft boiled egg. Truly!

I want to start preparing so I went to two drug stores looking for gas x strips and all they had was the chewables. Where do you find them?

I just had surgery on 5 May and purchased the Gas-X and it did nothing for me.

I have a question for the women out there. Were you allowed to wear a bra after your surgery. I mean, right after, like on the way back to the hotel. I need to pack some appropriate shirts if I am to be FREE!!! LOL

Jen

Hi Jen,

I just had surgery on 5 May and I wore regular clothing the next day. Regular underwire bra, blouse and nice soft yoga pants. I would not recommend blue jeans, but something with a soft waist.