Hi All! Just another update on my recovery. I found a bag that I like that hasn't leaked (knock on wood) and was discharged from visiting nurse yesterday. I had to to change nurses because the first one they sent I didn't like at all. She had slight BO and her smock looked dirty.
At a time when I needed someone to calm me down (my anxiety was trough the roof!) this nurse made a comment "You know more about this than I do" was something I didn't need to hear. I made a call and spoke with the supervisor and told told him my concern. He then assigned another nurse who was calming and helped me tremendously!! Right now I am still learning to apply the bag by myself but seem to get better each time. I am so glad the to get past those first 3 weeks (which were HELL!). I am getting a little more sleep. I think my problem was I was over dressed for the night time. As its been cold and rainy here in CT and me with out all my fat (281 down to 156, lost 25lbs with another 10 to go) I've been so cold. Once I shed some clothing, the night sweats seemed to decrease (I still get them but not as often). Still have trouble sleeping in the bed but will try something new when I get home tomorrow (taking care of my elderly father).
I have been told by Dr. Reddy that I have fat in my small intestine that need to be gotten rid of asap. So I hooked up with a RD and she gave me a lot of information on what my diet should be and I am planning on doing power walks to help alleviate the fat problem. My next appointment with Dr. Reddy is May 19th and hopefully I can find out when my next surgery will be and to quite frank, it scares the bejeeus out of me. If the fat still remains, I will have trouble with the pouch expanding, but I must remain positive that the diet and exercise will take care of that!
Does any one have a suggestion for chewable probiotics? Right now I am taking a capsule but would like to switch to a chewable one to make sure it gets absorbed better.
Thanks in advance and thanks for all your support and advice!!