Hi everyone! Just trying to get comfortable on this losers bench!

Hi Everyone,

Today is the first day I could get myself to get on the computer.   I have been  trying to sip, walk and rest like my dear Angels suggested.  I thought I was prepared for this surgery but , I have to tell you I did not have an easy first four - five days.  I am not sure if it was because of the length of time my surgery took or my age but, my entire guts felt like they were going to pull out of my body every time I tried to get up or down.  I moaned in pain just to sit on the toilet.  I took my first shower and washed my hair yesterday and today I actually walked up some stairs.  My goal for today is to try to drink the required protein shakes and walk around the house 10 minutes at least 6 times.  My surgery took 5 hours which is much longer than I thought  it would be, the hernia repair took extra time.    I keep having a mild nausea which makes me not want to drink or eat anything. Since pain meds make me feel nausea sometimes, I am trying to stick to liquid Tylenol.  I have not even attempted to take my vitamins but my goal today is to be positive and take one day at a time.  I keep having these funny foamy feelings in the back of my throat.  How long will that take to stop?  Thanks for your support.  Pam
 

Hi Pam,

glad to see you posting.  call the doc and ask about some anti-nausea pills, they sent me home with some...

I hope you continue to feel better every day... this is the worst time... I promise.

Welcome to the Loser's Bench, Pam!!  I was sorry to hear from your hubby that your surgery took longer than expected, but glad that your doctor found things while he was in there, as opposed to having to go back!!!  YIKES!!

I don't know if you told me, but was your surgery open or lap?  Of course, that can make a HUGE difference in the pain/recovery.

As far as the nausea, call your surgeon.  They CAN give you something for the nausea.  It's critical that you get in your fluids, you DON'T want to risk dehydration.  S/f popsicles can be a Godsend right now.

Since your body's undergone some major trauma, you're right to try to take it one day at a time, but I personally think you should call your surgeon.  They need to know what's going on and will be able to help you.

Hang in there and call me if you need me!

Hugs,

Tia

 

i think it is the hernia repair that is causing most of the pain. my cousin had that too and was extremely sore for alot longer than someone who just had the bypass. definitely ask about anti nausea pills or use some over the counter stuff. one thing that helped was eating something w/ my pain pills. even some crackers would work i think. but i guess the best thing is to ask the doc. don't want to tell you the wrong thing. good luck! (((hugs)))

Pam,

Feel better hugs coming your way (((HUGS))).  Sorry you are feeling so sore and nauseous.  I agree with others to call the surgeon and ask for anti-nausea med.  You're probably so sore because of the hernia repair.  Rest up and feel better real quick!

 

Debbie

Congratulations Pam! Take it easy and call the doc. I swtched to 1000 mg tylenol after my first night home becuase the pxycodone was giving me waking nightmares!

Keeo us updated.

Pam,

I am so sorry you are havign such a hard time recovering. But to tell  you the truth that is the hernia repair that is so painful.  But just take it easy it is definitely going to get better just going to take a little longer.  I had hernia repair surgery done in June and man oh man did my tummy hurt.  It hurt to get out of bed to get up from a sitting position and I was walking hunched over for a about a week.

As for the nausea I went through the same thing after having my wls and my doctor gave me anti nausea medicine that really helped me a lot.  Do not hesitate to take your pain medicine just remember not to take it on an empty tummy.  If you don't let your time lapse from taking your pain medicine you will feel a lot better. 

I hope and pray that you start feeling better really soon.

Take care.

Cira

I agree with the other posters.  I had a hernia repaired that I didn't even know I had.  The hernia repair hurt worse than my lap RNY.  And you are so right -- just trying to get up into a sitting position after laying down makes you feel like your insides are going to slide right out on the floor.  It will have you second guessing yourself no doubt!  Take care and post when you feel better.

Pam so sorry you are going through so much pain. I have not had surgery and am no expert but I feel that everyone has given great advice. I have had two prior hernia repairs and they were no cake walk.  I hope you begin to feel human soon. Take care keep posting we are all here for you.


                                                                                                           Julie

Pam - feel better.  To be honest, I didn't feel really "good" until today - day 7.

And welcome to the Loser's Bench Girlfriend!  I made sure to save you a seat next to mine!

And might I recommend, a heating pad across your belly.  Heaven.