GB Surgery Update

Showed up at the hospital at 7:30 this morning, surgery was scheduled for 9:30, i was taken to the or about 8:30.....I had to walk to the OR, (for my rny in cali i was wheeled into or and had to scoot onto the or table) got to talk to quite a few people in the or...then they put the mask on me and i don't remember anything until 10 am when i work up in recovery...i was in there for 2 hours (that i know of lol) we had trouble getting my blood pressure up. they finally called the anastesiaologist (spelling) who said my blood pressure was okay to go back to my room...got up to my room right about noon, they had some water and satine crackers for me.....i could barely choke down those, my mouth was so dry...even tryin to drink water when i swallow ( i know i know)...then they brought me some toast with a little butter...took me an hour to eat that.......they let me go at 1:30.....since i've been home i watched some tv, took a 5 hour nap....and took 2 doses of loratab......i'm doing good....thanks for all the messages wishing me well while i was nervouse about the procedure Ruth Ann oh yeah.....i gained 10 lbs today but have already lost 5 of them LOL

So glad another hurdle is behind you now Ruth Ann. Just rest and drink little sips when you can.

Thanks Joan...i'm feeling better and better by the day Ruth Ann

Sounds like things went pretty smoothly. Glad you are home and on the mend. Those 10 lbs are from all the IV fluids they fill you up with, they will all be gone soon. Take care Sher

Yes things did go pretty smoothly....i have lost 8 of those 10 lbs i gained....i didn't have that problem with my rny so it just kinda took me by suprise that i gained that much from less than 6 hours in the hospital Ruth Ann

Ruth Ann, Glad you are home. Nice they let you go on same day as surgery. Here is it overnight stay in the hospital for laprascopic Gallbladder surgery. Take it easy for a while. Julia

I was suprised that it was done outpatient...i was sure i'd be in the hospital at least overnight...but it's been good....i've been doing lots of naps...and i'm finding that i'm cold alot (again lol) Ruth Ann

I'm glad your surgery went well. I hope you are feeling back to normal soon. Lizzie