Day 2

Well I survived. My surgery was 4 hours long and everything went as planned. I've officially joined the DS family. Yesterday was pretty uneventful. I was up attempting to walk the first time at 10pm. I didn't make it too far before I felt sick. I was able to get my catheter removed at that time and they have me up walking every 4 hours. I can do about two laps before my incisions feel like they are burning. Other than the burning I feel fine walking and could go further.

I've been able to get in 2 oz of protein so far and a little water. Not a ton. I prefer the Ice chips over sipping water because I feel less likely to over drink. I am pretty tired. They want me sitting up as often as I can now but I have not had a lot of un interupted  sleep so I keep dozing off just typing this.

The worst part of things so far was the attempt to get an IV in. After 7 tried they settled for a medeocre one and planned to try again after they put me under. I am filled with holes. They stick with the mediocre one but I have a back up in my foot incase this one blows. It is really uncomfortable having it in my foot.

Well woo hoo to life changing. I should get to go home sometime tomorrow to get  things started on my own. I hope to get as much sleep as possible tonight so I'm not overly tired when I get home.

Hey Girl!  Been thinking about you!  Sounds like you're doing great- moving right along.  i always chuckle when people post from their hospital beds....I was so sick, no way could I have done that! 

Sucks about the IV.  They hurt! I'm just wondering why they didn't insert a central line while you were under....

Keep up the good work!

Thanks. They tried but I guess my veins are too small so they had a back up in my foot but that only lasted an hour when they did end up having to use it. I have evidence of many IV attempts all over my body. They gave up after 7 attempts and a small IV while I was awake. Thank god because I couldn't take anymore of the attempts.

So sorry to here about your IV trouble...uhg.  Its misserable when they cant get a good vein, but your on your way now, and it can only get better everyday...  Remember to rest, walk, and sip, sip, sip.... Have a GREAT day, and keep us posted..Your in my prayers

Thanks for the prayers I really needed them all today. There were moments of regret for sure with as horrible as I was feeling. Now that I'm getting better those feelings are going away but man I went from good to bad fast.

Thanks for the update! I'm glad you're doing well and that you'll be going home soon.

Congrats and keep us posted! :)

Thanks!

Glad to hear you have been reborn a DSer and are doing well. This next month will be hell but it will pass before you know it and you will be on your way to a new life! Just wait till that wait starts melting off. =)))))

I know I can't wait for the pounds to melt away. It still doesn't seem real but soon enough I'm sure it will be.

Hey SHFT, been thinking about you.  I'm so glad that you came through okay.  I went through something very similar, 3 weeks later, I still have bruises from the unsuccessful IV tries.

Walk, sip and rest.  Don't overdo it.  We're gonna do this together!    YES WE CAN!