On post-op day #3 (Saturday, 3/27/21) my vision had almost cleared up completely. In fact, by bedtime, it was 100% back to normal! That blurriness had me a bit worried, so I was glad to be on the mend! However, I was feeling a bit tired and “off” when I woke up. Still no hunger pangs. Pain continued to be the worst on my right side, especially the right upper quadrant (RUQ). I took oxycodone two times during the day. Another thing that happened on Saturday was I tried some soup with added protein powder (per dietician recommendations). Unflavored does NOT mean it has no taste! I added half of the recommended serving size to some soup and it was so AWFUL! Definitely will be on the lookout for a better unflavored protein powder!
Post-op day #4, Sunday (see above pic): Still in some pain, was able to wait until 5:30 PM to take oxycodone, but needed it again at bedtime. Consumed protein water (had to dilute it because it was WAY TOO SWEET), protein shakes, yogurt, and adding crystal light mix to my water to ensure I was drinking enough fluids. Weighed in at 223.6 pounds, stomach still gurgling a lot after eating and drinking, laughing was painful, felt very bloated. Took senna (a laxative) syrup because I had small, hard, marble-sized (sorry, TMI) stool at 10:00 PM. Constipation is a real issue with high protein diets. I am doing my best to get a minimum of 60 grams of protein per day. Guess it is my own fault for not taking preventative measures up until this point.
Post-op day #5, Monday: Decided to be safe and take senna syrup again, which resulted in a similar “result” as the day before, just more of it (sorry, TMI again). Started getting hiccups frequently, which really hurt if I was not bracing my abdomen at the time. On the plus side liquid Tylenol was controlling my pain. My stomach was still gurgling loudly and frequently, worst after I ate or drank anything. I felt really run down and tired, even after 9 hours of sleep. That evening I had (sorry, TMI again) an urgent need to go #2… afterwards, I felt much better and it definitely helped my bloating!
