3 Days Post Op & Home..

Hi All~ firts let me say thank you to Teresa for posting my progress for me and to all of you for your prayers and support. Only a Post op realizes how much you rely on that support. I feel pretty good over all. I now know what everybody is talking about when they say it is d#*@ near impossible to get the fluids in. PLEASE practice sipping PRIOR to surgery as it is very hard (and painful) to learn afterwards. I have 6 very small incisions, one of which hurts the most (camera port) , but still isn't all that bad. I took a dose of Lortab last night around midnight (got home from the hospital about 5:00) and then slept pretty well IN MY OWN BED!!! Haven't needed any pain meds today, but may need a dose by bedtime. All in all, it is okay and IS getting better every day. I won't kid you and say I would do it all over again (not now anyway), but I will say, if this gives me a healthier life, then it will definately be worth every moment. Any preops that I can help, please just let me know. Blessings, Rachel

I am happy to hear that you are home and on the road to recovery. Mine is monday and hearing of so many coming home this week and feeling fairly good is really good for my spirits. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Patty

Rachel I'm glad your home and doing well. It must have been nice to sleep in your own bed. I actually went out and bought a sippy cup to have it ready for after my surgery. I was afraid that I would have a problem with "learning" to sip, figured this would be a start. I'll let you know if it works! Although you'll probably be a pro at it by then! Congrats and best wishes!!!!

Hi Rachel, I'm glad you're doing well. I have my surgery on Monday and I have to say I am freaking out. On the outside I appear very calm and together but inside I am a bundle of nerves. It did me good to read your posting. I did extremely well with my C-section so I'm hoping to do just as well with this. I pray your recovery continues to progress as well as it has. LouLou H.

I JUST CAME HOME YESTERDAY. i HAD MY SURGERY ON THURSDAY. i FEEL SO MUCH BETTER Home. I have to say thay I have no problems (knock on wood) sipping anything. Just constipated!!!!! Lets keep our chins up!!!!..............Kim (no pun intended)

LouLou, I also was comparing this surgery to my C-section. Lemme tell ya, it only hurts that bad for the first couple of days. I had my surgery on the 4th, and by Sunday, was feeling well enough to load the dishwasher and sweep the kitchen floor. I know this info won't get to you until you get home, but thought you'd want to know! Good luck! Tanya aka Foxy Baby Diva