stu1906
1 week after surgery
Jan 31, 2007
Well it has been exactly one week since surgery. The operation took about an 1:15-1:30. I have to be honest, while in the recovery room I asked my wife what the f### did I do to my self. The pain I felt was horrible (I thought they had switched to an open procedure). The first day I slept and walked mostly. I couldnt pee until 7pm that night. They kept telling me they might have to insert a cath. They also wanted me to release some gas. I told them I was burping alot but they said it's not the right end. My best friend became the morphine pump. Everytime I pushed it (no more than 1 time every 5 minutes) it caused me to get drowsy. After the first day I only used it to get some sleep. As the days passed the pain became less and they gave me a new best friend, loritab. The third day I pressed my pump once and used the loritab whenever the pain was to much to take. I had a wow moment. I finally passed gas. I have never seen people give high fives over gas before. They kept me an extra day to get my insulin requirements in check ( I was on an insulin pump).
When I left the hospital saturday I went to my son's basketball games (1:00pm and 5:00pm). At the first game a friend asked if I regret having the surgery. I told him about the recovery room and told him everything has been positive since. My first blood sugar at home was a 213, but since then it has ranged from 69-141. I havent weigh myself yet. I will do it on saturday.
When I left the hospital saturday I went to my son's basketball games (1:00pm and 5:00pm). At the first game a friend asked if I regret having the surgery. I told him about the recovery room and told him everything has been positive since. My first blood sugar at home was a 213, but since then it has ranged from 69-141. I havent weigh myself yet. I will do it on saturday.
first day of liquid diet
Jan 22, 2007
Today I have drank about 32 0z of chicken and 48 oz of beef broth. I also drank 3oz of ids new whey 25g protein. This morning I weighed 329ibs on one of my scales. Around 7pm I hit a wall and I wanted to eat some food. So when I got home I ended up eating 5 sugar free popsicles. The popsicles helped until my wife and left to goto Walmart to find some pork free jello. It would have been a wasted trip (no pork free jello), but I found some sugar free hard candy (that helped alot). Well hopefully Tuesday goes by fast because I'm ready for my surgery.
Last day to eat unhealthy
Jan 21, 2007
Jan 21, 07
Today was the last day to eat unhealthy before I start my 2 days of a clear liquid diet. First I shoveled my long driveway (first real snow of winter 4 inches). Then we went to the Cheesecake Factory. I had the fish tacos with mashed potatoes. I have no idea why I ordered the tacos, I can't stand soft corn tortillas. After eating one I decided to eat some cheesecake. I had a slice of caramel macadamia nut. I would have to say I'm glad I tried it, it was delicious. Later on I ate 2 big macs (hadnt ate one in over a year) and watched the Colts game with my family. I regret eating the sandwiches but what the hell its the last time.
I really can't believe it is only 2 more days until a new me.
Today was the last day to eat unhealthy before I start my 2 days of a clear liquid diet. First I shoveled my long driveway (first real snow of winter 4 inches). Then we went to the Cheesecake Factory. I had the fish tacos with mashed potatoes. I have no idea why I ordered the tacos, I can't stand soft corn tortillas. After eating one I decided to eat some cheesecake. I had a slice of caramel macadamia nut. I would have to say I'm glad I tried it, it was delicious. Later on I ate 2 big macs (hadnt ate one in over a year) and watched the Colts game with my family. I regret eating the sandwiches but what the hell its the last time.
I really can't believe it is only 2 more days until a new me.
