By: Neva Marjory

Neva Marjory — Tue, 18 Nov 2003 06:47:53 +0000

Hi Carol!
Congratulations on your surgery,
that’s great! I wanted to tell you that we all go
through the psychological "mourning" phase. Major
depression is so common, but it will pass. If you get up and
walk, it seems to help lift the agony of being so tired
and mentally lifts your spirits somewhat. Enjoy the
spring weather, and remind yourself that you will soon
have a whole new you to look forward to.

2-3
oz of food didn’t seem to be enough for me either,
and I made myself miserable wishing I could just
pause for a Big Mac. You know, "let me off this train!
What did I do to myself? Maybe my doctor can reverse
this, I am miserable."

The first 3 months are
probably the hardest. The 2-3 oz of food is adequate for
your body but not your mind. It will get better, after

you pass this stage. I promise it will.

The
water issue.. well, you know what I do? I drink Crystal
Light, Diet Snapple, and Sugar Free Kool Aid in leiu of
water. Of course, I drink water also, but I couldn’t get
enough in. Just get in your 64 oz of liquids, whatever
they may be.

Hang in there, and in the last
message, I’d posted my email address. If you need someone
to talk to, I’m here :)

Hugs,
Laura H.

By: Neva Marjory

Neva Marjory — Tue, 18 Nov 2003 01:27:06 +0000

My doctor had me drinking 64 ounces of liquids a
day right away when I left the hospital. I really
don’t think 25 ounces is enough to keep you healthy.
You should keep a glass of ice water or other drink
next to you all the time and sip on it all day. Keep
trying!

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By: Neva Marjory

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