4 days Post op Life
I had my surgery on Tuesday and was "released on Wednesday" to go back home. However, ended up going back to the ER on Wednesday night after I vomited and pain and nausea was 10/10. Turns out I had swelling in my small intestine and it wasn't letting anything pass, so all the fluids I kept on drinking were just backing up.
They kept me all day Thursday with no fluids - just IV's. I was able to have fluids yesterday and was released home. This past night was my first night in my own bed...
This is where the part comes that I was not prepared for. I prepared myself (as much as I could) for the food portion of this change, but never for the actual medical recovery. I never thought about not being able to do the simplest daily living activities without ease or without help.
It takes a great deal of effort to do my business and twist. I need help to take a shower. Can't bend very well. Sleeping isn't fun as I am a side sleeper and can't sleep on my side. I made a make-shift wedge out of blankets and pillows but didn't do much to prop me up.
I didn't expect to rely on others so much. I am so thankful for my husband and parents. My husband has to sleep in a sleeping bag on the floor in another room with our dog. We are so worried he is going to jump on the bed and accidentally jump on my stomach. We tried putting him in a crate, but he just whines when he knows we are home.
At least for now, I think the biggest hurdle is just getting back to my normal daily activities rather than the food battle. But, then again I am only 4 days post op. I don't want to complain -- I am just sad because I have to rely on others and just want to feel better. Walking and sipping is only doing so much - can't make my body heal any faster than it wants to I guess. Just never thought about this part of the recovery.
On a good side note - I am down 5 pounds of my 12 pound fluid post-op gain lol!
HW:325 | SW:293 | GW: 150
Surgery - RNY 5/17/16
on 5/21/16 5:56 am
I had my surgery on Tuesday and was "released on Wednesday" to go back home. However, ended up going back to the ER on Wednesday night after I vomited and pain and nausea was 10/10. Turns out I had swelling in my small intestine and it wasn't letting anything pass, so all the fluids I kept on drinking were just backing up.
They kept me all day Thursday with no fluids - just IV's. I was able to have fluids yesterday and was released home. This past night was my first night in my own bed...
This is where the part comes that I was not prepared for. I prepared myself (as much as I could) for the food portion of this change, but never for the actual medical recovery. I never thought about not being able to do the simplest daily living activities without ease or without help.
It takes a great deal of effort to do my business and twist. I need help to take a shower. Can't bend very well. Sleeping isn't fun as I am a side sleeper and can't sleep on my side. I made a make-shift wedge out of blankets and pillows but didn't do much to prop me up.
I didn't expect to rely on others so much. I am so thankful for my husband and parents. My husband has to sleep in a sleeping bag on the floor in another room with our dog. We are so worried he is going to jump on the bed and accidentally jump on my stomach. We tried putting him in a crate, but he just whines when he knows we are home.
At least for now, I think the biggest hurdle is just getting back to my normal daily activities rather than the food battle. But, then again I am only 4 days post op. I don't want to complain -- I am just sad because I have to rely on others and just want to feel better. Walking and sipping is only doing so much - can't make my body heal any faster than it wants to I guess. Just never thought about this part of the recovery.
On a good side note - I am down 5 pounds of my 12 pound fluid post-op gain lol!
Good for you! Great attitude about the start of this journey.
I had my surgery on Tuesday and was "released on Wednesday" to go back home. However, ended up going back to the ER on Wednesday night after I vomited and pain and nausea was 10/10. Turns out I had swelling in my small intestine and it wasn't letting anything pass, so all the fluids I kept on drinking were just backing up.
They kept me all day Thursday with no fluids - just IV's. I was able to have fluids yesterday and was released home. This past night was my first night in my own bed...
This is where the part comes that I was not prepared for. I prepared myself (as much as I could) for the food portion of this change, but never for the actual medical recovery. I never thought about not being able to do the simplest daily living activities without ease or without help.
It takes a great deal of effort to do my business and twist. I need help to take a shower. Can't bend very well. Sleeping isn't fun as I am a side sleeper and can't sleep on my side. I made a make-shift wedge out of blankets and pillows but didn't do much to prop me up.
I didn't expect to rely on others so much. I am so thankful for my husband and parents. My husband has to sleep in a sleeping bag on the floor in another room with our dog. We are so worried he is going to jump on the bed and accidentally jump on my stomach. We tried putting him in a crate, but he just whines when he knows we are home.
At least for now, I think the biggest hurdle is just getting back to my normal daily activities rather than the food battle. But, then again I am only 4 days post op. I don't want to complain -- I am just sad because I have to rely on others and just want to feel better. Walking and sipping is only doing so much - can't make my body heal any faster than it wants to I guess. Just never thought about this part of the recovery.
On a good side note - I am down 5 pounds of my 12 pound fluid post-op gain lol!
this is perfectly normal for. 4 days post op from any surgery.
you could need help for several weeks. Hang in there, it will get better.
Sorry to hear that you are having such a difficult time right now. Just remember that this is temporary and you will be so glad you did this in the end. You are very fortunate to have people who love you and are willing to take care of you. Don't feel bad about it-- you would do the same for them and may need to some day. Wishing you the best-- hang in there-- I promise it will be worth it! 
RNY 3/21/2016 Highest Weight 232, Goal Weight 135, Current Weight 126
March-20.9, April-15.7, May-11.6, June-13.9, July-7.9, August-7.4, September-7.4, October-6.0, November-5.7, December-5.5
I felt like sh!% for a week - my nurse/friend kept reminding me that I was just through major surgery so take it easy. Give it at least a week and maybe 2 before feeling sad - feel helpless, etc, but no reason to attach sadness to it this soon. I was surprised about how slow I moved that first week - on NO DRIVING - that was the worst.
Buy a blow up air mattress for dog and hubby. That is the right thing to do - a dog jumping on the wrong spot could set you back.
Sharon 
