Barb1
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I printed the letter Diana posted for the PCP and I gave her the list of labs from Dr K so she could see what his list looked like. I had quite a few other papers too. Dr K sent me a few on the need of iron, Vitamin A, and the need for protein supplement. He also mentioned what type of iron and A. She said she liked this list much better than the one I gave her a year ago. When I thought about it I think it was one I copied a long time ago was one from Dina McBride. I also warned her that because the tests might indicate that I have hypothyroidism but that would not be the case. All in all it was a really good visit. I have an order to get the rest of the blood work drawn along with the UA. I have been coughing lately and waking up in the middle of the night to take cough medicine. I need to fast for the test so I will wait a few days.
I am now getting in 2 proteins shakes a day (Now Whey Isolate unflavored with no type of sweetener) with two scoops each for a total of 112 grams a day. I am also taking all my vitamins. I am still not feeling great and imagine it will take awhile. Some days are better than others. I am still having some upset tummy problems and still take Zofran every A.M.
The only thing that has me stumped is I have no appetite what so ever. I have a horrible taste in my mouth all day and night. It is not the metallic taste. I called the pharmacist to have them check my meds for this side affect of any or a combo any of them. They think it is the Flagyl but I have taken this med before and this hasn’t happened before. I try to make sure I get some yogurt for breakfast, cheese for lunch and some meat at dinnertime.
In a lot of ways having surgery with Dr.K was like having the DS all over again. Any suggestion about what could be causing the appetite loss? How about the nasty taste in my mouth? Just so you know I have false teeth and I lost all but seven before having the DS. The first 4 front teeth where capped when I was 15. I had horrible teeth so many root canals and fillings I couldn’t even try to count how many
I am now getting in 2 proteins shakes a day (Now Whey Isolate unflavored with no type of sweetener) with two scoops each for a total of 112 grams a day. I am also taking all my vitamins. I am still not feeling great and imagine it will take awhile. Some days are better than others. I am still having some upset tummy problems and still take Zofran every A.M.
The only thing that has me stumped is I have no appetite what so ever. I have a horrible taste in my mouth all day and night. It is not the metallic taste. I called the pharmacist to have them check my meds for this side affect of any or a combo any of them. They think it is the Flagyl but I have taken this med before and this hasn’t happened before. I try to make sure I get some yogurt for breakfast, cheese for lunch and some meat at dinnertime.
In a lot of ways having surgery with Dr.K was like having the DS all over again. Any suggestion about what could be causing the appetite loss? How about the nasty taste in my mouth? Just so you know I have false teeth and I lost all but seven before having the DS. The first 4 front teeth where capped when I was 15. I had horrible teeth so many root canals and fillings I couldn’t even try to count how many