What are the most important things after diverticulitis sirgery
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My surgery is on Tuesday July 31, woman, 52 years old, laparoscopic/robotic. I probably would not be able to take shower after that for few days. What do I need to have at home after the surgery: baby wipes, lots of drinks like aloe Vera juice, Gatorade, please share your detail feedback.
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Katealso violeta12345678
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Water and Gatorade . Stay away from coffee and tea that have caffeine. Also stay away from carbonated drinks.
Bring sugar free gum to the hospital. My dr recommends this to help with bowel movements. You should be able to eat soft foods when you get home so eggs, white toast ,pudding ,applesauce, chicken , mashed potatoes.
Good luck
Kate
glenda_82112 violeta12345678
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Mine was open cut, but as Kate said soft diet, Gatorade, water, and most of all PATIENCE. Eat minimal meals, walk after each meal, walk as much as you can but don't overdo it. Keep in mind what goes in your mouth has to come out where they repaired your colon so highly recommend staying away from fresh fruit and vegetables. Stick with soft foods for at least 4-6 weeks until you know your inside stitches are healed. Lapriscopic is different from open, you should heal faster than I am. I'm going into my 10 weeks, just barely started eating salad (2) times a week, minus tomatoes. I've been able to eat small tender steaks. Slowly introduce the foods you couldn't eat because of the disease, but stay away from the seeds. Supposedly its a 10% chance of the disease returning as long as you watch what and how much to eat. Remember you are not a superhero, this is major surgery, know your limits as far as any activity like housework, bending, etc.
Katealso violeta12345678
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My recovery , I feel, is taking Forever!
I can eat something one day and then 2 weeks later it doesn’t agree with me!
Aggravating! I find I have to still eat smaller meals . Thankfully the pain is completely gone.
Kate
jenny42127 violeta12345678
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Blessings and Prayers for a smooth hospital stay and surgery! You will be in my thoughts! I'm 3 weeks out and doing well. My tips:
-stay hydrated
-walk a lot but ease into other activities, ask for help, don't over do bending and reaching, pulling youself up and about
-Drink soothing Tea and Bone Broth, Have popsicles To Help With hydratiOn
-Develop a routine for care..tea, walk, shower, wash, hair, comfy clothes, pain managment, hydrate, walk, eat, relax..try not to sink into the couch or bed too much..it's tempting
-Take anti gas meds, I should have right away, a lot of my initial pain was gad
I think it will be easier than you think! please keep up posted!!
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Katealso violeta12345678
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Kate
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Katealso violeta12345678
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Glad you are able to update today! Big surgery for sure ! Make sure drink a lot of water and walk!
You will be home before you know it!
Kate 💚
violeta12345678 Katealso
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Yesterday, surgery day zero was very painful day and I am as not able to get up from the hospital bed. Today they switched the medicine and I was able to go to the bathroom by myself. Still in pain but I know it will go away.
Katealso violeta12345678
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Hope the liquids staydown ! One day behind you.
Kate
glenda_82112 violeta12345678
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You will be so happy you had this done. Patience, stay hydrated, walk as much as you can, don't be afraid to ask for pain meds,and remember what goes in will come out so stay on non gassy, soft diet until your insides heal. Congratulations, it's a big step to have made.
j_09263 violeta12345678
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How are you feeling now? Are you out of the hospital? I hope things are going really well for you and you canput this all behind you.
Julie
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Hi there! I would try to curb food and liquids around 7pm to help with the reflux, I know that may be hard..If you have a recliner or reclining couch consider sleeping there for a bit instead of bed. From experience I will tell you the sleeping thing is a tough nut to crack..If I ended up on my right side for too long when I got up or moved I would be in serious pain. My left side was better, but even better to not fully go to the left but to lean on a pillow. I think back sleep is the best until healing is better, but staying on one's back is hard. I did try to put pillows on either side of me to prevent rolling..The couch occasionally did help, but sadly this is somewhat normal. I promise you it will get better..Also make sure you are making it so you can take pain meds before bed even if its just tylenol or aleve..any bit helps. hope that helps! Also I used my heating pad quite a bit..and sometimes slept with my brace
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