I'm almost home

Welcome to the Losers bench.  Glad to hear things went pretty well.  Hang on for the ride now.

Brian

I sent last night in the hotel attached to the hospital and I'm going to go home later today. I had my RNY surgery on the 13th and everything went well.  The surgery took 4 hours because my part of my  bowels were backwards and full of adhesion's that needed to be cut.  My surgeon said mine was one of the hardest ones he's done laparoscopically.  Losing 40lbs from my first surgeon's appointment to the surgery was more than worth it being able to have this operation laparoscopically will make a huge difference in my recovery. The pain wasn't as bad as expected.  Yes right after the surgery it was an 8 or 9 but I've been in little pain since and I've had my pain medication lowered to almost nothing. The only problem I had was that I had trouble urinating after the surgery and I had to be catheterized  twice but I finally went on my own and they discharged me last night. So now begins my routine of sip sip sip walk walk walk.

Congratulations on a successful surgery, 4 more days and I well be joining you on the bench!

That cath is no fun!!  But once that part is over, then more and more of your healing process can begin.  Hang on for the ride...Brian

Jonathan, Get what rest you can. Know that these first weeks suk for most everyone, But keep the doc on speed-dial if fever of pain feels new or unique. Hollar out if there’s anything we can help with! Best Wishes- Dx