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2ndChance2k13
on 7/9/13 5:41 am

DS on 07/08/13

Yesterday was my revision from Rny to a switch. I am in my hospital bed with my pain pump at my side. I have walked 4 times so far. I have had to be re-cathed because I can't manage to urinate.... That makes me sad.

My surgery took six hours. My stomach hurts like Hell! No appetite yet.

That's my update.

Karamay
on 7/9/13 6:20 am - NJ

DS on 12/18/12

The first day is the WORST! I was like the walking dead & think I threw-up on one of my 'laps' around the hospital floor!! It will get better....each & every day from here on! My surgery was 6+ hours as well...and I was a 'virgin' DSer.

Do not worry about your appetite at this time.....just sip, walk, rest, repeat.

BTW....congratulations!!! Welcome to the dark side!

DS (Lap) on 12/18/12 w/ Dr. Onopchenko, HW- 242, SW- 231, GW- 130 Height - 5'3"

meq815
on 7/9/13 7:46 am - PA

Thx for the update....I've been thinking about you, 2ndchance!

Don't be sad about not peeing...it's very common after major abdominal surgery, especially one that took 6 hours!

Hang in....keep walking, drinking....it gets better!

gak
on 7/9/13 7:49 am

Revision on 06/21/13

Hang in there, it gets better every day ! Focus on walking and sipping and the rest will come in time.

Ginger<><
Revision #2 Dr John Rabkin June 21, 2013; First Revision DS - Dr Maguire 5-18-09; First DS 7-15-2003 Dr Clark Warden = Third time is the charm