I am now a Post-Oper! Yeah!

I cant believe I am home again. I had my surgery on Feb 7th at 730am. Day #1 was a blur, I was very grogy and my month was very dry. I was able to have a moisten sponge to keep me happy but not more than that. I slept alot and my chest was sore as was the top of my abdomen. Day #2 I woke up still abit sore, I could now have ice chips and it was wonderful. I passed the GI screening to check for leaks, and then was able to have a clear liquid diet. Hot tea, SF Jello, Broth. I also started walking first 1 lap, next time 2 laps. I eventually worked myself up to 3 laps every couple of hours. the sooner you start moving the better you feel and the sooner you can go home. I still took alot of naps throughout the day. Day #3 My surgeon had some cases today and said he would be by that afternoon. I was now on a soft diet SF pudding, cream soup, applesause, and I was doing 3 laps every 2 hours. I felt almost normal. I got to go home that night, what a joy. Day #4 & 5 I am feeling very good, still a little sore about the incisions, and still want to take little naps through out the day. I feel so wonderful and happy, I wish all you Pre-Opers the very best, it is so worth it.

Hello Cindy! I am glad that all went well for you! It looks like you are already doing great with exercising! You go girl! My surgery is in a few days (15th) and I appreciated your well wishes for all of us pre opers! Don't forget to rest up too! ~Sandy~

Cindy! Things sound as if they are going great! I am glad you are happy! Best wishes. Carol L

Cindy, Thanks for posting! It was very reassuring to hear a day-by-day blow of postop. I am so glad that you are doing so well. I pray that each and everyone of us preoper's have the same experiences! Diana P