Switched Last Monday

I wanted to introduce myself to the group that has been assisting me without knowing for the past few months as I researched surgeries, chose and re-chose a surgeon, and prepared myself for my DS journey.  So thank you all for sharing information on this site recently and in the past.  My hubby does think I became addicted to the site without even posting.  I guess that does sound crazy.

Well I am now one week post op.  My lap DS went well and included a small hernia repair.  I allowed myself to stay in the hospital longer so I could be pampered some before having to do it solo at home. My hubby and sons mean well...bless their hearts...it is just not the same service as the hospital. So I was in the hospital 4 nights. I went home on Friday.

I think I am most surprised with how tired I am. It is okay.  I rest in between sips and walking.  I had a couple days of nausea but it stopped when I stopped using the prescription pain med.  My pain is tolerable, but present. Sleeping has been okay too.  I was prepared to sleep in the chair, but have found sleeping in my bed not to be a problem.

Thank you again for the help so far.  I am sure I will have questions moving forward.

~Tina

Welcome and congratulations!

I was exhausted after my DS too. It gets better day by day. Just keep walking and sipping and you'll do fine.

Larra

Thank you, Larra, for the welcome.  Advise heard and taken.  Thank you!

Welcome!   :)

Sounds like things are going well. 

--gina

Thank you, Gina.  I truly credit much things going well from what I learned on here on what to expect after surgery. I had to trust my surgeon to do his part and then me to my part to stay hydrated, walk, rest, heal, and increase protein intake.  Thank you for the support.

Congratulations on your surgery. Sounds like you're doing great.

Thank you, Huneypie.  Now let's hope it continues without complication.

welcome and congrats. Sounds like you are and will do great!

Welcome. It is such a big change you went through it is hard to not become a little obsessed about what everyone has to say about their DS experiences but it is all helpful even if just for future reference. I'm glad your feeling OK.

Congratulations and welcome to the dark side :).  I was exhausted until about 8 weeks after surgery.  It does get better every day.  Staying hydrated will help tremendously.