My mom commented how calm/relaxed I seem. I'm just plugging along - trying to keep my mind busy - but obviously the knowledge of what is to come *has* to be affecting me somehow....When I was first dealing with this I was very teary, irritable, upset etc - and my gut was fine - now I think the opposite is happening!
I know I can't take pepto - due to it containing an aspirin derivative, 2 weeks prior to surgery - I've tried a couple of single Immodiums throughout the week - as we all know, it is minimally effective, if at all! It is hard to eat boring/bland when my appetite is actually good - but I am trying! Not sure if it would really make a difference, anyways (?) I also am trying to eat plenty of protein, and gain back a bit of weight prior to surgery...
Should I just ride it out? I'm only having a single episode per day (or even every other) - I plan to mention it to the surgeon when I go for my pre-op on Wednesday. Trying not to worry too much since anxiety is a vicious circle when it comes to this crap
- I figure the post-op constipation from the painkillers should normalize everything - since it plugged me up before....Maybe try some relaxation/meditation strategies??
Mary
