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Reply to "Home from takedown..lots of questions??"

1. What is best for hydration? Read on here water isn't good Electrolyte replacement products are good. I like Vitalyte it has a very mild flavor and the citrus has no added color. It really works well. But you can even make your own. Google electrolyte replacement drink recipes. Water is certainly okay but the problem arises when one is drinking a whole bunch of water. In very rare instances it can cause water intoxication when the balance of electrolytes is pushed beyond safe limits. It can be fatal but fatalities are usually related to water drinking contests where a large amount of water is consummed in a short period of time. The reason I mention this is because pouchers often try to drink a lot in order to keep hydrated.
2. What foods are ok for now? Just picking couldn't do full meals yet I think you'll just have to try different things because we're all different. A few things that seem to work well are bagels, rice, pototoes, pasta, toast. Basically the white food group. Keep a food diary so if something isn't agreeing with your new plumbing you can eliminate it for now and reintroduce it later. It's also good to eat/drink salt-laden things to keep you drinking fluids.
3. Having 10-11 bm's daily..is that ok? When do you start w bulking agents or just wait Yes, that's perfectly normal. It sounds like you're doing very well. Some people start fiber and/or imodium/lomotil while they are still in the hospital. Some surgeons say to take and others say don't. But if you think you'd benefit from them give your doctor a call to see if it's okay.
4. Lots of small urges w little output..is that ok? Absolutely.
5. Has anyone started antidepressants b/c of surgeries and not coping well? Yep. Mine reared it's head long after the surgeries. If the antidepressant is helping then that's a good thing. Most people find that they only need to be on them for a while.

I'm glad you're out of the hospital and you're home on the mend. If you have trouble sleeping in a bed, many people have found that sleeping in a reclining chair works well.

kathy Big Grin
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