I'm Home!!!
I wanted to thank all of you for your works of support, and even a few that made me laugh (Ouch!!).
It was an interesting time in the hospital, and even after Melissa posted the update about me, things didn't get better. I had another shift with the nurse from hell. This time she refused to give me my Lovenox because there are an order from my surgeon to fini**** So...I explained that my PCP is actually the one is overseeing this med, and she needed to to call him. She said "No". I explained that my PCP and I had discussed this, and I would need to stay on it until I was therapeutic (INR of 2-3) for two days. She refused again. I said you just need to call him. She said she would call him if it was an issue. So, my INR comes back low, so does she call my PCP? No.
Then, yesterday, the issue comes up again...they said that at dinner time I would get my warfarin, but not my lovenox because I was therapeutic. So....I explained to the new nurse, and get this.....she actually called my PCP and changed the order!! Hallelujah!! So one issue was dealt with.
Then this same nurse comes in, and says that the results of the x-ray was back and there was a twist in the bowel. The radiologist said I would need to go on clear diet (BTW, this was all they're giving me every day), and then I would need another xray in the morning (today). I freaked out...this meant surgery again. Then in comes Dr. Benn (one of the other Dr's in my surgeon's practice), and said in a disgusted fashion that the radiologist didn't know what he was talking about, that the barium that I swallowed on Friday was in my colon...surrounded by a ton of gas....jeez, by this points my stress level was insane. There was no twist, no surgery, whew!!
On a bright note, after the nursing manager came in, the head of nutrition came into apologize, and ask what had happened with the food. I explained the issues that I had had, and she guaranteed that my meals would be okay. That very night, the soy milk that Dr. Benn personally ordered and my jello were both missing. My nurse was able to call down and get them to finally bring them back up. This morning's tray included jello, apple juice, chicken broth and a packet of sugar(????). No soy milk again...so I called a nurse to ask for my soy milk. I was so shocked when it didn't come, really.
I had only a couple other issues. Last night they have my ibuprofen to help with the muscle pain. I was due at 3am, and my good nurse promised that I would be woken up to take it so that it would be in my system in the morning., so at 11pm last night, I only took half a dose of Oxycontin. Surprise, at 5am I woke up with no pain meds in my system at all...they never woke me. I know this because I fell asleep without my CPAP, and no one came into check on me.
I was sore, but I got up to walk anyways. I walked down the hell, and got so dizzy that I had to sit by the elevators. On my walk down, not a single nurse looked at me...I realized that I was stuck in that spot, because no on would help me. I pulled myself together, and slowly walked back towards my room. I passed two nurses as I stumbled along holding my side, they looked at me, then looked the ground and walked passed me like I didn't exist. The only thing that I could think of is that the nurse manager talked to the staff and they weren't happy???
After all this, I was so happy to leave. It was almost like dreading each day in fear of what would happen. It was not a great experience.
On a bright note though, apparently my surgeon was checking in with my records every day from Puerto Rico, and apparently was worried about me. My PCP was amazing, checking in with me everyday, explaining what was going on, which was not normally what the other doctors said. My friends were amazing, always checking in with me, and supporting me here on this site. For that, I thank you very very much.
So Thank you all, for listening to me vent, and understanding my pain. Your words of support and comfort were one of the few things that got me through the long lonely days. My husband was there as much as he could, but with two kids at home I spent most of the time from Saturday on alone. On a sad note, I only wish my weight was lower. 5 days post surgery and I am still up 10 pounds. My fingers and toes look like sausages, my feet look like lumps of clay, and I look like I'm 9 months pregnant...stupid gas!!
But mo more negative thoughts. I am home, sitting in my own recliner, eating soy chocolate pudding, and drinking caffeine free tea and crystal lite. It feels like heaven!!
Thank you all again.
It was an interesting time in the hospital, and even after Melissa posted the update about me, things didn't get better. I had another shift with the nurse from hell. This time she refused to give me my Lovenox because there are an order from my surgeon to fini**** So...I explained that my PCP is actually the one is overseeing this med, and she needed to to call him. She said "No". I explained that my PCP and I had discussed this, and I would need to stay on it until I was therapeutic (INR of 2-3) for two days. She refused again. I said you just need to call him. She said she would call him if it was an issue. So, my INR comes back low, so does she call my PCP? No.
Then, yesterday, the issue comes up again...they said that at dinner time I would get my warfarin, but not my lovenox because I was therapeutic. So....I explained to the new nurse, and get this.....she actually called my PCP and changed the order!! Hallelujah!! So one issue was dealt with.
Then this same nurse comes in, and says that the results of the x-ray was back and there was a twist in the bowel. The radiologist said I would need to go on clear diet (BTW, this was all they're giving me every day), and then I would need another xray in the morning (today). I freaked out...this meant surgery again. Then in comes Dr. Benn (one of the other Dr's in my surgeon's practice), and said in a disgusted fashion that the radiologist didn't know what he was talking about, that the barium that I swallowed on Friday was in my colon...surrounded by a ton of gas....jeez, by this points my stress level was insane. There was no twist, no surgery, whew!!
On a bright note, after the nursing manager came in, the head of nutrition came into apologize, and ask what had happened with the food. I explained the issues that I had had, and she guaranteed that my meals would be okay. That very night, the soy milk that Dr. Benn personally ordered and my jello were both missing. My nurse was able to call down and get them to finally bring them back up. This morning's tray included jello, apple juice, chicken broth and a packet of sugar(????). No soy milk again...so I called a nurse to ask for my soy milk. I was so shocked when it didn't come, really.
I had only a couple other issues. Last night they have my ibuprofen to help with the muscle pain. I was due at 3am, and my good nurse promised that I would be woken up to take it so that it would be in my system in the morning., so at 11pm last night, I only took half a dose of Oxycontin. Surprise, at 5am I woke up with no pain meds in my system at all...they never woke me. I know this because I fell asleep without my CPAP, and no one came into check on me.
I was sore, but I got up to walk anyways. I walked down the hell, and got so dizzy that I had to sit by the elevators. On my walk down, not a single nurse looked at me...I realized that I was stuck in that spot, because no on would help me. I pulled myself together, and slowly walked back towards my room. I passed two nurses as I stumbled along holding my side, they looked at me, then looked the ground and walked passed me like I didn't exist. The only thing that I could think of is that the nurse manager talked to the staff and they weren't happy???
After all this, I was so happy to leave. It was almost like dreading each day in fear of what would happen. It was not a great experience.
On a bright note though, apparently my surgeon was checking in with my records every day from Puerto Rico, and apparently was worried about me. My PCP was amazing, checking in with me everyday, explaining what was going on, which was not normally what the other doctors said. My friends were amazing, always checking in with me, and supporting me here on this site. For that, I thank you very very much.
So Thank you all, for listening to me vent, and understanding my pain. Your words of support and comfort were one of the few things that got me through the long lonely days. My husband was there as much as he could, but with two kids at home I spent most of the time from Saturday on alone. On a sad note, I only wish my weight was lower. 5 days post surgery and I am still up 10 pounds. My fingers and toes look like sausages, my feet look like lumps of clay, and I look like I'm 9 months pregnant...stupid gas!!
But mo more negative thoughts. I am home, sitting in my own recliner, eating soy chocolate pudding, and drinking caffeine free tea and crystal lite. It feels like heaven!!
Thank you all again.
Nicole
Highest (Oct. '09) ~ 335 Surgery ~ 292.2 Current ~ 217.8.0 Goal ~ 170
Highest (Oct. '09) ~ 335 Surgery ~ 292.2 Current ~ 217.8.0 Goal ~ 170
Holy crap woman you went through alot. I think some people up there need a ASS kicken
......... I had Dr. Benn and he was great I loved the staff and evryone in the office........ That was 2 years ago so people might have come and gone by then. I wish you the best of luck sweetie and here is to a speedy recovery
......... I had Dr. Benn and he was great I loved the staff and evryone in the office........ That was 2 years ago so people might have come and gone by then. I wish you the best of luck sweetie and here is to a speedy recovery
I was in room 310, I was across the hall from you! They had just released a RNY patient the day before you arrived that I meant. If I had known there was a fellow WLS patient, I would have poked my head in!
I hope your recover goes well.
I hope your recover goes well.
Nicole
Highest (Oct. '09) ~ 335 Surgery ~ 292.2 Current ~ 217.8.0 Goal ~ 170
Highest (Oct. '09) ~ 335 Surgery ~ 292.2 Current ~ 217.8.0 Goal ~ 170
Happy to hear you're home. Now on to healing and some good rest. I know you know not to worry about being up10lbs, that and more will drop off in the next week or so. Be sure to wear your binder, and don't over do it, especially with lifting. Planning on being at B'ville this week, hope to see you there if you're up to it.
Kristy (weight loss below does not include 16lbs lost during pre WLS diet)
START: 325 Day of Surgery :309 GOAL: 180
Nicole, I am glad you are home. It is amazing how the doctors advise us that as with any surgery, that there may be complications....bit good grief!!
I also gained weight after surgery, but that left pretty fast. Hang in there, there is plenty to learn about the new life. Looking forward to seeing you at the gathering.
I also gained weight after surgery, but that left pretty fast. Hang in there, there is plenty to learn about the new life. Looking forward to seeing you at the gathering.
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