sissyjustme
May 18, 2010
May 17, 2010
Had surgery May 12. Arrived at the hospital at 5:00 am. They did my preop and got my IV going. My husband sat my side. Spoke with Anestesia, and saw the doc and was on my way. They called my husband at just before 8:00 am and said they had began. Shortly after 9:00 they called and told him it was over. I was in my room by 11:30. The gas was MUCH more painful than any of my other surgeries. My first sip of liquid was scary. You get nothing that first day, except being checked one of the three nurses who were taking care of me, pain meds, and walking. I did sit up and watch American Idol that night.After the first night, they brought ice chips to me, I started on them. Was an odd feeling, and slightly scary to be putting something in my mouth, but I did it and survived that first sip. They brought lunch to me. I wasn't hungry, but you gotta bite the bullet sometime, so I sipped on it. Same with dinner. Didn't finish it all, more of going through the motions. But I wasn't hungry either. I believe it helped me "wake" my stomach up because I started passing all the horrible, painful gas. Still walking, walking, walking. I slept great the second night. Woke up well rested, did my morning walk, took my shower and was ready to be released. Dr. Weinstein came in and sent my on my way, and by lunchtime I was gone. Passed my first bowel movement Saturday. Was worried about that, but works fine LOL.
Adjusting to being at home and being limited on what I can do is difficult. I see what needs to be done and can't do it. Hard to just let it go. But I have. Walking even further now. Today is Monday. I am up to 6 blocks. Still have drowsy days. And still have incision soreness. And at times my energy is nonexistent. But that is all part of being built back up as part of recovery. Since I began my liquid diet I have lost a total of 18 pounds. I started my liquid pre-surgery diet on Sunday May 2, and lost 13 pounds on it. And 5 pounds since surgery. So for two weeks, not bad. Well thats all I know for now, will post more as it comes down.
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About Me
Monroeville, AL
Location
47.2
BMI
Surgery
05/12/2010
Surgery Date
May 14, 2009
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