One Week Post Op Surgery Update

Hello all of my gorgeous and handsome Obesity Help family.

I just thought I would write to update as today is one week since I had my gastro gastric fistula repaired and was revised to Distal Gastric Bypass from Proximal on October 9th.

I am doing so much better than I ever would have expected.

I have been off pain meds since I got home on Sunday Oct 11^th.

I drove for the first time on Monday and have been every since.

I love my freedom.

I have more energy than I thought I would.

My energy level is not as high as it was before surgery, but it is pretty up there.

I do tend to wind down earlier than before.

I only have pain when I have to use my abdominal muscles (getting out of bed, getting out of a chair, getting in the shower, getting in and out of the car, etc).

Other than what I just listed above I have no pain what so ever.

I am however itching like crazy (worse than chicken pox) where my staples are and I know this is normal because my incision is healing.

I am taking Benadryl for the itching and am now able to use Neosporin on my incision per my surgeons nurse.

I have been following my surgeon’s guidelines all the way.

I have my follow up appointment on October 27, 2009 at 1:15 pm and that is when they will remove my staples.

Thank goodness.

I have been sipping my water, getting in my protein, taking my vitamins, walking, and resting.

I am so glad that I have a car, telephone, internet and cable or else I would run out of stuff to watch on regular TV and stuff to do.

A person can only rest for so long in their apartment before they go stir crazy.

I have not been online posting as much because I have arthritis and with the incision down my abdomen sitting up for long periods of time is difficult for right now.

I post when I can.

I wanted to thank you all that have been emailing and calling me.

I appreciate all of your concern and support.

You guys are the best.

As soon as I am my personal best I will update my profile with the surgery experience.

Please be patient with me in answering all of the emails that you have sent me.

I hope you all have an absolutely fabulous Friday.

Be kind to yourselves and one another.

I'm so glad your on the road to recovery and feeling better.  Take care and rest.

Kathleen

Kathleen,

Thank you.

Hi Teena
Checking to see how you are feeling, ok I hope.  I hope you are not over doing it. Take you time and let your body heal.  But also continue to follow the doctor's guidelines.
Marianna 

Marianna,

All is well.

No pain and down 29 pounds.

All is well.

Still following all of the doctors guidelines: Protein first, 64 oz of water a day, walking, and vitamin supplements.

Thank you for your concern.