I am home from the hospital. Thanks to everyone for the kind words and encouragement on the day I went in.

My surgery went well, and the doctor was able to do the laparoscopic Roux-en-Y on me as planned. I had some pain in my belly while I was in the recovery room after surgery, but not a whole lot of pain after that. My belly did, and still does just feels really heavy. I spent most of the day Friday and most of Saturday morning sleeping or in/out of awareness. If I wasn’t sleeping I was up walking. Everyone seemed really surprised of how well I was up moving around. My vision wasn’t clear for the first couple of days and I felt like I was looking at everyone crossed eyed. I also had chills really bad and my teeth were chattering pretty hard when I came out of surgery, even with all the blankets they had piled on me. The Morphine and the drugs the anesthetist gave me affected my bladder. It took me forever to even let out just a little urine; it was a stop and go thing. This morning it is finally back to normal. The doctor and nurses were wonderful and did a really good job of taking care of me. I did however have an allergic reaction to one of the pre-op meds they put me on, so when I arrived at the hospital Friday morning they had to start me on Benadryl before they took me into surgery. I broke out in hives, and still have a little around my right eye and forehead. Besides the hives I end up having a lot of bruising. The doctor wanted my blood really thin so I didn’t get any clots, so I got 5 shots of Heparin; four in the arms, which are now, black and blue and one in the belly. I am going to spend the next couple of days being babied by my husband and children; they have been wonderful so far. I also ran a little fever while I was in the hospital and again yesterday so they have me blowing into an Inspire machine to keep my lung clear and keep me from developing pneumonia.

The Pureed diet says I am supposed to eat 4 oz. at each meal and two snacks. That seems like a lot of food to me. I don’t think I am going to be able to do that. I guess I will play it by ear. Take care all of my OH friends and thank you for being so supportive of me.
Crissie

Glad to hear you are doing well!!!

I had mine on the 10th... this is tough but I know it will be worth it

Congratulations! Hugs, Crissie

 Well congratulations and welcome to the losers bench 

You came out of surgery just two days ago and they have you on pureed foods already?  wowsers no liquid diet or full liquids just straight to pureed?  I didn't get to do that for a month out. ha.  How long are you on this diet then?    I also had the same shots but all in my belly and i looked like a gun shot victim to my tummy when all was said and done.  My tummy was so black and blue.  Glad to hear you came home with a spirometer also.  The way i understand most people don't and its the best thing to use to keep from having lung problems.  Well enjoy your recovery and in a few weeks you will feel awesome.  

Hello, yes they started me on liquids on Saturday. I am on liquids and pureed with the consistency of baby food. The only thing I have tried so far is mash potatoes and I ate about 2 oz. I will stay on this for 6 weeks then move into the transition diet. The bruising is looking a little better, but my tummy still feels really heavy, but I have already lost 4 pounds. Hugs, Crissie

congrats on your surgery and wish you well on your journey

Thank you!