QUESTION: What happens when you can't get down needed fluids/protein following gastric by-pass surgery?
As you may guess, Gene didn't come close to getting in the needed fluids (64oz daily) or the needed protein (at least 75 grams) and had to spend Tuesday at Parkwest Hospital. He took his Bible/books/notebooks and assorted pens and had a nice day doing whatever it is he does with those things.
The good news is that according to our scales, he has lost at least 18 pounds in 8 days! Our scales only weigh up to a certain point and the day before the surgery, Gene's weight would not register. Today it did and from all indications, he is indeed, losing weight! Whoo-hoo!
The bad news (for those who may be caregivers) is that this particular caregiving is a monstrous pain in the neck. Here is what you will hear:
- I feel full ("You haven't had your full 2 oz.")
- I don't like the taste of that ("Tough. Drink it you big baby.")
- I'm hungry ("No kidding.")
...and others. The words in parenthesis are the words you WANT to say plus a few others we will just think and not say! So, buck up friends, this is not an easy road for any of us but we know it will be worth it all!
Happy sipping!
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