Home after surgey 5/14/04

Got home this morrning about noon. The procedure was not as bad as I thought it would be. The worst was the wanting a drink and not able to have one on Saturday. Used the pain meds as needed. Highly recommend using them you feel better faster. I know it sounds strange but the first day I used the pain meds sparingly, maybe I thought there wouldn't be anymore or that they would think that I was not well enough to go home but by the second day I was using the pain meds as needed and everyone started commenting that I was looking better. So my advice is use the meds in the beginning to get through the first day and then do not let the pain get so bad that they need to keep giving you boost to get it back in a tolerable level. Tonight I feel like I did ten thousand crunches and I am tired but overall I feel great. I am amazed that I have not been hungry. Have found myself looking for something to snack on but decided that sharing a sugar-fee jello with my son was the best. It was the best thing that I ever did. Highlights: The antistesiologist was not the greatest in finding a good vein so I have some good bruises on my hands. But they are fading. My doctor (Rawlins) was amazing and so caring. Came by a few times to check on me and really was pleased at my progress. Removal of the drain tube was painful. Take a hit of the pain meds before they remove that wish that I had. Nursing staff was great everyshift. They were there to support me and not at all cause me discomfort. That is all for now! Hang in there, I know how scary the last days before surgery are but there is a whole new you at the other side. Congrats to everyone who had surgery and who is having surgery. I will be praying for all of you. -Gerriann post-op 3 days

I am so thankful everything went well for you on your surgery. I hope mine goes well too. I am getting very nervous but also excited! I will be first in surgery on Thursday morning, I have to be at the hospital at 5am. I will take your advice, use my pains meds when I need them Good luck with your weight loss and don't do too much, too soon! Hugs, Sharon Demien

Gerriann- Welcome Home!!!!!!!!! I am so glad everything went well. It is great to hear how well you are doing. I will keep you in my prayers for a speedy recovery. If I can get rid of this sinus infection I will meet you on the losing side May 24th. Take care and keep us updated when at all possible.-Melissa

Gerriann-Great that you are home and had a pleasant surgical experiece. Same here. The medical staff and the hospital staff have been the best I have met. I had to have a 2nd surgery while there, but it still wasn't any worst. My worst experience was having the doctor insert the nose tube to drain the fluids off of my stomach just before the 2nd surgery. I asked him to do it while I was under, but he said it was best while I was awake. Ouch! Take care Gerriann Hettie