Finally feeling up to getting on the computer...

Hi to all on the Jan. board! My RNY was 1/6

The surgery itself went well, so I'm told. I had horrible problems with over-sedation and nausea postoperatively- I was on 7 different things (including steroids) for nausea.

I was confused/delirious and sleeping constantly. They got concerned about the nausea and sent me for an extra leak test (which was negative.

I was so sleepy and out of it that I needed respiratory treatments and oxygen. I ended up taking myself off of all pain medications except for plain tylenol on the 4th day. I came home the next day, but they sent me home with oxygen and nebulizer treatments for breathing.

Don't let this scare any of you- I feel that I was in good hands the entire time, and the doctor, NP, and nursing staff were absolutely wonderful. This is just how I generally react to anesthesia and to opioid pain medications, so I guess that I'm not surprised.

I'm staying at my parent's house until next week, then I'll be heading home. Each day has been a little bit better- I have been very tired, which is also to be expected. I am on full liquid diet, which has been going well. I'm not hungry or full- just keeping up with the fluids and protein. No nausea or diarrhea now.

I apologize for being "absent" for the past 10 days. I just could't get to the computer to post. Everyone has been in my thoughts- I can't wait until I'm feeling well enough to read how everyone is doing!

GOOD LUCK to everyone with surgery in the next few days!

Welcome back!  Glad that the complications are getting better and you are doing well.

I was wondering how you made out!  Thank goodness you are feeling a little better now!  I will continue to pray for a speedy recovery for you!

Glad the surgery went well!  Wishing you a great recovery!

Glad to hear from you. Get better soon and get some rest, and before long you'll be up and running. Take care

Candie

Very glad to hear you are doing well.  I was thinking about you.  You were a day after mine.  I remember praying for you the night of my surgery.  Take care.  Bobbi

Glad to hear your bac****ep up the good work!!! 

Glad you are feeling better.  Keep resting and sipping.  You will be up and around in no time.
I will be thinking about you.

that pain medication can throw you for a loop...I was obsessed with pressing it everytime I opened my eyes...people would come to see me and all i could do is open my eyes and go back to sleep.

 

Wishing you much success.....it will get easier...