I am home from the hospital.
I am home from the hospital. Thanks to everyone for the kind words and encouragement on the day I went in.
My surgery went well, and the doctor was able to do the laparoscopic Roux-en-Y on me as planned. I had some pain in my belly while I was in the recovery room after surgery, but not a whole lot of pain after that. My belly did, and still does just feels really heavy. I spent most of the day Friday and most of Saturday morning sleeping or in/out of awareness. If I wasn’t sleeping I was up walking. Everyone seemed really surprised of how well I was up moving around. My vision wasn’t clear for the first couple of days and I felt like I was looking at everyone crossed eyed. I also had chills really bad and my teeth were chattering pretty hard when I came out of surgery, even with all the blankets they had piled on me. The Morphine and the drugs the anesthetist gave me affected my bladder. It took me forever to even let out just a little urine; it was a stop and go thing. This morning it is finally back to normal. The doctor and nurses were wonderful and did a really good job of taking care of me. I did however have an allergic reaction to one of the pre-op meds they put me on, so when I arrived at the hospital Friday morning they had to start me on Benadryl before they took me into surgery. I broke out in hives, and still have a little around my right eye and forehead. Besides the hives I end up having a lot of bruising. The doctor wanted my blood really thin so I didn’t get any clots, so I got 5 shots of Heparin; four in the arms, which are now, black and blue and one in the belly. I am going to spend the next couple of days being babied by my husband and children; they have been wonderful so far. I also ran a little fever while I was in the hospital and again yesterday so they have me blowing into an Inspire machine to keep my lung clear and keep me from developing pneumonia.
The Pureed diet says I am supposed to eat 4 oz. at each meal and two snacks. That seems like a lot of food to me. I don’t think I am going to be able to do that. I guess I will play it by ear. Take care all of my OH friends and thank you for being so supportive of me.
Crissie
My surgery went well, and the doctor was able to do the laparoscopic Roux-en-Y on me as planned. I had some pain in my belly while I was in the recovery room after surgery, but not a whole lot of pain after that. My belly did, and still does just feels really heavy. I spent most of the day Friday and most of Saturday morning sleeping or in/out of awareness. If I wasn’t sleeping I was up walking. Everyone seemed really surprised of how well I was up moving around. My vision wasn’t clear for the first couple of days and I felt like I was looking at everyone crossed eyed. I also had chills really bad and my teeth were chattering pretty hard when I came out of surgery, even with all the blankets they had piled on me. The Morphine and the drugs the anesthetist gave me affected my bladder. It took me forever to even let out just a little urine; it was a stop and go thing. This morning it is finally back to normal. The doctor and nurses were wonderful and did a really good job of taking care of me. I did however have an allergic reaction to one of the pre-op meds they put me on, so when I arrived at the hospital Friday morning they had to start me on Benadryl before they took me into surgery. I broke out in hives, and still have a little around my right eye and forehead. Besides the hives I end up having a lot of bruising. The doctor wanted my blood really thin so I didn’t get any clots, so I got 5 shots of Heparin; four in the arms, which are now, black and blue and one in the belly. I am going to spend the next couple of days being babied by my husband and children; they have been wonderful so far. I also ran a little fever while I was in the hospital and again yesterday so they have me blowing into an Inspire machine to keep my lung clear and keep me from developing pneumonia.
The Pureed diet says I am supposed to eat 4 oz. at each meal and two snacks. That seems like a lot of food to me. I don’t think I am going to be able to do that. I guess I will play it by ear. Take care all of my OH friends and thank you for being so supportive of me.
Crissie
Congratulations, tomorrow is the BIG DAY! It does take a couple of days to feel normal again and get ready for your stomach to make all kinds of loud strange sounds.
It’s funny because I am shy and don’t want anyone to see my fat little body, but when I was in the hospital sometime early Saturday morning (2-3 in the morning) I was feeling very itchy (probably from the hives) and the aide came in and got me up and gave me a bath and I have to say it was the BEST bath ever. I was still very groggy, but it felt so good to feel clean and brush my teeth and hair and I was able to rest so much better afterwards. So, if they offer, let them because you will feel so much better. I was very lucky and had some great nurses and aids taking care of me. I will keep you in my prayer tomorrow.
Hugs, Crissie
It’s funny because I am shy and don’t want anyone to see my fat little body, but when I was in the hospital sometime early Saturday morning (2-3 in the morning) I was feeling very itchy (probably from the hives) and the aide came in and got me up and gave me a bath and I have to say it was the BEST bath ever. I was still very groggy, but it felt so good to feel clean and brush my teeth and hair and I was able to rest so much better afterwards. So, if they offer, let them because you will feel so much better. I was very lucky and had some great nurses and aids taking care of me. I will keep you in my prayer tomorrow.
Hugs, Crissie 
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on 10/16/11 5:45 am
on 10/16/11 5:45 am
Hi Crissie, so glad you are home and all went well. These next several weeks can be challenging. Just keep sipping, moving and taking your vitamins (if your doc told you to do so). Big thing to focus on is sipping all day, moving and resting. Pick up some Ketostix at the pharmacy if you want to "watch" your fat melt.
Welcome home Crissie!
Best,
Chris
Welcome home Crissie!
Best,
Chris
I just got home from the hospital today, too. My surgery was Friday morning. Everything went well, thank goodness. Yesterday was really rough for me. I didn't sleep well Friday night (I had to sit up some with my friend the pain pump), but to my surprise I felt pretty darn good Saturday morning. That changed Saturday afternoon. That's when the gas pain started in earnest. Man oh man does that hurt!! I walked around as much as possible and it let up some, but it pounced on me again that night. I wasn't able to eat much of the "full liquids" they gave me and had to go back to clears. Today I have had some nausea and pain but have found a position in bed that is comfortable and a cool, damp rag on my forehead help with that a lot.
I also had the issue of finding it a little difficult to pee at first. I didn't even have the urge to go so I just went when it seemed like I should go. It was really weird!
I hope that you will continue to improve and will be back to full steam soon!
I also had the issue of finding it a little difficult to pee at first. I didn't even have the urge to go so I just went when it seemed like I should go. It was really weird!
I hope that you will continue to improve and will be back to full steam soon!
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