band out VSG in - the short version

Lynn C
on 9/9/10 11:09 pm

I'll put together the long version once I'm home but here is the quicky. Went into surgery at almost exactly 8am on 9/7. Came to in recovery at 1pm. Apparently there were a number of adhesions removed and something about my liver being encapsulated that they had to fix (my doc left town so I haven't gotten to talk with him yet about it).

I was in a lot of pain right out of the OR but warm blankets and narcotics fixed that. Hubby was waiting for me in my room when I got there at about 3. I then realized I not only had the JP drain but an NG tube as well. YUCK!! Hated it. My pain was very well managed on day one (don't really remember a lot). Day 2 also pretty pain free although the NG tube started hurting like hell. My throat is sooooooo sore. Turns out I blew my IV during surgery and the second one on day three so I'm working on IV #3 now. Joy.

I feel so much better now that I'm off pain meds and I can't wait to get home. I'm on clear liquids (crystal light) and will prgress to protein shakes at noon. well I guess I should go for another walk......my IV pole squeeks like the devil up and down the hall. LOL

Lynn C ~
Banded 9/12/2005 ~ Revision to VSG on 9/7/2010 ~ Losing again with a Keto lifestyle

CATHERINE81
on 9/10/10 2:27 am - BROCKTON, MA

RNY on 05/18/09

big big hugs to u mamma

Sw 301 Day of Surg 287 Goal 165

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Lynn C
on 9/10/10 6:00 am

VSG on 09/07/10

thanks dear....looks like I'm stuck here till tomorrow. There will be a revolt if they don't let me go first thing in the am!! My daughter has already volunteered to hijack a wheelchair.