I am officially post-op

I am laying in my hospital bed with a catheter in, IV in, my had leg pumps on.  I have taken 2 walks and am in pain.  But I have a whole new future in front of me.  The Lord blessed me with amazing surgeon. Water going in one sip at a time. Tomorrow afternoon I will get my 1st puréed meal.  No shakes with this program.  Took my heart pill and it tasted awful. Thanks all for posts and info. 

Happy New Birthday, I hope you heal quickly and hope to follow behind you soon

It sounds like things are going well.  I hope you heal quickly and have only sunny days ahead. 

Welcome to the losers' bench.  Do your best to follow doctor's orders, and congratulations on taking steps to improve your health!

Thanks. Seems like I slept but was up all night. Now to pass gas. This gas is painful more so than the insisons, I guess more walking will help me. I get to go home after supper tonight. But have a least an hour drive home. I hope to be on some pain meds for the bumpy ride. 

So encouraging to hear you are doing so well ! For those of us still waiting for surgery you help relieve some of the fear. Good luck with your journey.

Congratulations. Your life begins again.

Hang in there. Keep us posted.

Thinking of you.

Congrats on your new start!  My surgery was Monday, and I came home last night. I'm hurting a little, but it's worth it!

Best of Luck to you!!!

I am going home tonight. The one thing you need to remember is, walk,walk,walk & drink,drink, drink.  Follow all what your dr says and you should do well. Plan your meals before you have your, surgery and be organized. This will help when you get home.  I have all my stuff premade.  Keep yourself busy and not a couch potato. Yes we need to rest, but too much can be bad for us.