my surgery/biopsy

Yesterday, I had my gall bladder out, a biopsy on my liver, and a biopsy on the lymph node on my breast. The liver was just a followup - he'd done a liver biopsy during my gastric bypass because he didn't like the way it looked. He was just looking for improvement now. I'm really sore today. Was totally out of it yesterday. I had to be there at 5:30 and the surgery was scheduled for 7:30. Everyone was great, from the woman at the Admissions desk, the anesthesia team, the nurses who took care of me before and after. I got to speak with my surgeon for a bit before surgery, asked my questions and so on. I had a hard time in Recovery. When I had wls, all I recall from Recovery is being in pain and being told to wake up. I didn't get that, but yesterday explained it to me, as I remember more clearly. I was in a lot of pain, so they gave me meds, but then had to stop because I wasn't breathing properly. I kept dropping off, then the alarm would go off because I wasn't getting enough oxygen in me. They had take the oxygen off, but had to put it back on. And stop the pain meds to keep me awake and focused on breathing. I was in Recovery for 3 hours, then moved to a room. A friend picked me up later and I was home around 6. I was so out of it! I've got considerable pain today, but not so much from the incisions. I'm sore inside, where the gall bladder was. But the nurses told me that most of the pain would be from all the gas they filled me with to do laproscopic surgery. They told me to move around as much as I can and I got Percoset. Anyone have their gall bladder out and can suggest anything else for easing the pain, I'll take it! As for the breast biopsy, I won't have the results till at least Monday afternoon. Still hoping for the best, of course, and will keep you posted. Lisa

oh, Lisa...I'm glad that you are home and on the road to recovery. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers that the news you get from your biopsy was nothing to be concerned about. Please take care and get lots of rest. Sorry to hear about the scare you caused the nurses in recovery. I wish I had some advice on the internal pain from the surgery. I'm sure that tomorrow you will feel so much better. I remember the day after my WLS I felt like crap, but the day after that was such an improvement. Just keep taking the meds and try to move around some. Hang in there. Hugs, Tabby

Thanks, Tabby. I'm still feeling kind of crappy, as I seem to have developed a small fever, sore throat, and cough now, on top of everything else. I haven't taken percost since around 1am, though, so that's a good thing. Lisa

Hi Lisa! I've been wondering how you were doing. This is my first chance today to check. Glad to hear you are home. I wish I had some ideas on the pain meds, etc. Take care and keep us posted on how you are doing. Will keep you in mind as you are waiting on the results. Take care!!!! Susan

Thanks, Susan. I'll keep you posted. Lisa

Hey lisa, like every other post I submit on this board I'm late w/ reading your post. The original late bloomer, that's me. I'm glad to hear you came away w/ only as few battle scars as possible. Now comes the hard part, waiting. I think that's the worst part of any surgery. I know when I was first diagnosed w/ endometrial cancer on a routine pap smear I went a little nuts. But the waiting for the pathology report from the total hysterectomy had me pulling my hair out. Like you I had to wait, but over the fourth of July holiday for me, it's so frustrating. Don't you know that we're supposed to be breathing better after our WLS not worse? Deep breaths, deep breaths honey, that's what all us nurses tell our pt. After surgery. Must be those great meds, they do tend to depress the respiratory system. As for the gas, well, unfortunetely moving around is really the best way to get rid of the gas. You can also try some mylacon, gas-x strips, even mylanta, any thing over the counter for gas releif should work. Glad to hear you're home and doing great w/ the exception of the waiting and worrying. Please keep us updated on your results and if there's anything we can do please let us know. Know that we love you and keep you in our thoughts and prayers daily. Donna, sfy

Glad you are home. I had open surgery for my gall bladder removal 30 years afo. I as in the hospital at least a week. Wish I could offer some advice. Feel better. Walk. Take it easy. Take your medication!!! You may not want to feel drugged, but right now it will help you rest and heal.

Hi Lisa, I had my gallbladder out June 1...so I know how you are feeling! The pain isn't nearly as bad as what it was after GB....but my best advice is to keep moving!!! Don't just lay around....walk as much as you can....take your pain meds as needed and if you need to rest...do so!!!! It takes about a week....and about two weeks before your strength is completely back!! Let us know how your biopsy turns out...you are in my thoughts and prayers!! Hugs, Holly