Update us on your surgery!
I'd like to request that as people have their surgery that they please pop on here to let us know everything went well. I don't know about ya'll, but I think that keeping up with our little support group will only further our progress and success rates.
I want us ALL to be successful! And the "mommy" in me wants to make sure everyone comes through surgery okay (which I know we will, but humor me!)
Thoughts and prayers for all!!
Sarah :)
I want us ALL to be successful! And the "mommy" in me wants to make sure everyone comes through surgery okay (which I know we will, but humor me!)
Thoughts and prayers for all!!
Sarah :)
Hello Sarah,
I just became a member on this today and saw your post. I just had my surgery last week on the 29th. Dr. Hong was my surgeon and she was just wonderful. I was scared going in and minutes before I went into the room, I just told her to please take care of me. She smiled and said everything would be fine and she was write. I am stil in the only clear liquid phase and today was the first day I got frustrated but it is slowly passing. That is why I got on internet to look for support. I am so looking forward to next Wednesday when I graduate to full fluids... Look out pudding here I come LOL. You will do great!!
Tracey :)
I just became a member on this today and saw your post. I just had my surgery last week on the 29th. Dr. Hong was my surgeon and she was just wonderful. I was scared going in and minutes before I went into the room, I just told her to please take care of me. She smiled and said everything would be fine and she was write. I am stil in the only clear liquid phase and today was the first day I got frustrated but it is slowly passing. That is why I got on internet to look for support. I am so looking forward to next Wednesday when I graduate to full fluids... Look out pudding here I come LOL. You will do great!!
Tracey :)
I'm home!
Surgery went perfectly! I had no complications and it only took about an hour.
I was next to a HORRIBLE woman in recovery who was swearing at everyone! The. I finally got taken Up to my room. It was a private room with a special pullout bed for my mom.
I'll warn you all of the gas pain. Bloody hell! It is the worst! Walk as soon as you can, that will help move the gasses through your system. It was definitely not something I was prepared for.
I did have some dry heaving which was NOT fun! Make sure you get your mouth swabs. I was able to choose between lemon and spearmint. Yes, I snagged the remaining ones from the hospital
I didn't get to do anything as far as hygiene is concerned. They worry that people will sneak sips of water if they allow you to wash your face or brush your teeth. But then they started me on one oz of water Then I progressed to protein shakes. This wasn't easy because they mixed them with water where as I'm used to mixing mine with milk.
When I got home, I had an intestinal issue. I won't go into details ad but I will say it scared me !! Called the doc and he wants me to call first thing in the AM.
BUT AS I SAID. I'm home, am exhausted and was down 9 lbs by end of my rep-op phase. Pretty crazy stuff!!
I am sorry for any typos. My mom confiscated my PC AND I'm using my phone so it may be choppy and not make sense.
I'm off to make some chicken soup now. Have a flood night and i'llnso my best to update all when I have more energy!!
Speak soon! X
Sarah
It was nearly 5 PM before they sent me home today. And when I got home.
Surgery went perfectly! I had no complications and it only took about an hour.
I was next to a HORRIBLE woman in recovery who was swearing at everyone! The. I finally got taken Up to my room. It was a private room with a special pullout bed for my mom.
I'll warn you all of the gas pain. Bloody hell! It is the worst! Walk as soon as you can, that will help move the gasses through your system. It was definitely not something I was prepared for.
I did have some dry heaving which was NOT fun! Make sure you get your mouth swabs. I was able to choose between lemon and spearmint. Yes, I snagged the remaining ones from the hospital
I didn't get to do anything as far as hygiene is concerned. They worry that people will sneak sips of water if they allow you to wash your face or brush your teeth. But then they started me on one oz of water Then I progressed to protein shakes. This wasn't easy because they mixed them with water where as I'm used to mixing mine with milk.
When I got home, I had an intestinal issue. I won't go into details ad but I will say it scared me !! Called the doc and he wants me to call first thing in the AM.
BUT AS I SAID. I'm home, am exhausted and was down 9 lbs by end of my rep-op phase. Pretty crazy stuff!!
I am sorry for any typos. My mom confiscated my PC AND I'm using my phone so it may be choppy and not make sense.
I'm off to make some chicken soup now. Have a flood night and i'llnso my best to update all when I have more energy!!
Speak soon! X
Sarah
It was nearly 5 PM before they sent me home today. And when I got home.
I am on day 5 post op...I had a emotional cry..I felt all down in the dumps for no reason..I called my nurse and she said it is common to have depression after a major surgery..and also our hormone will be changing some I'm thinking...so if you get all sad and want to cry one day..just know your not alone!!!
I'm starting my 5th day now. Yesterday was hard because i am stuck on not driving so boredom has taken its toll. Last night I even dreamed about sneaking off to work!
I'm finding it difficult to a) get in a my liquids b) get in all my prescription meds and c) not think about food. I have had success on the scale, so that's good, but man another week and a half of liquids only?? i'm going to go crazy! I think i will work some today, so that'll take my mind off food, I think. And i did star****ching New Girl on Hulu+ but then I was laughing and that wasn't so comfortable!
I know my cry is coming. I'd rather cry than have rage, though. Again, with the prescription drug situation, it's hard to take my antidepessants. I take about 45 minutes just to take all my pills. I guess I'll start to space them out and maybe that will help. I have to space out my vitamins anyway, so perhaps that is the solution to my problem!
I did have a breakthrough last night! I slept On my stomach! I remember waking up bc it was painful when I turned over, but I made it and I slept better!
Have to call the doctors office this AM RE: a pain in my lower right side. It's been there 5 days and hasn't gotten better. I'm sure it is nothing, but want to make sure just in case.
Sorry for any strange typos. Still working from my phone.
Speak soon!
Sarah :)
X
I'm finding it difficult to a) get in a my liquids b) get in all my prescription meds and c) not think about food. I have had success on the scale, so that's good, but man another week and a half of liquids only?? i'm going to go crazy! I think i will work some today, so that'll take my mind off food, I think. And i did star****ching New Girl on Hulu+ but then I was laughing and that wasn't so comfortable!
I know my cry is coming. I'd rather cry than have rage, though. Again, with the prescription drug situation, it's hard to take my antidepessants. I take about 45 minutes just to take all my pills. I guess I'll start to space them out and maybe that will help. I have to space out my vitamins anyway, so perhaps that is the solution to my problem!
I did have a breakthrough last night! I slept On my stomach! I remember waking up bc it was painful when I turned over, but I made it and I slept better!
Have to call the doctors office this AM RE: a pain in my lower right side. It's been there 5 days and hasn't gotten better. I'm sure it is nothing, but want to make sure just in case.
Sorry for any strange typos. Still working from my phone.
Speak soon!
Sarah :)
X
Sarah-- I found out the hard way about laugh now too..hahaha..hmmm My left side aches and I was told I had scar tissue up there she had to cut through..maybe from my prior gall bladder surgery.....I wish I could sleep on my stomach!!! And I take anti depressants too..and they cut me off my cymbalta....cut my diabetes medicine half the dose I used to and my high blood pressure medicine has been lowered too!! I go Wed.the 12th to my family doc to get lab work..maybe I can get rid of somemore..crushing pills is yuk..well the taste is..lol..I hate food commercials now!!! The chicken broth is so frustrating :(..but I did lose 5 lbs. water weight gain from the hospital YAY!!!
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