Post-op woes.....

I had my revision from lapband to RYN exactly one week ago today. My surgery went well for the most part. Unfortunately I experienced a lot of post-op bleeding through the drain. The first night was horrible as my drain was filling to capacity every hour. My red blood count was actually okay at this point. The blood loss continued over the next few days and my blood count continued to decline. I felt so weak and miserable. I cried everyday asking myself why I did this. By Saturday morning my count was down to 23.5. My surgeron, who was absolutely amazing during all of this seeing me twice a day, didn't want to give me a transfusion unless I got to 21. He said that although the transfusion would make me feel 100 times better it comes with its own set of risks and that's not something he wanted to put me through unless absolutely necessary.

By Saturday afternoon I began feeling better and by Sunday morning my blood had gone back up to the 25's. I was discharged the same day and have been resting at home since. Everyday I feel a little bit better. My drain was removed before I came home and I haven't had any oozing or bleeding from that site since. My post-op visit is on Friday. I still have moments of regret but my husband keeps reminding me of how great I'm going to feel in 6 months! My pre-op weight was 226 and this morning I'm at 211.

Thanks for reading! Best wishes to you all!!!!
Jenn

awwww Jennnn,
im glad ur starting to feel better ur husband is right ur going to be so happy in the next few months
u just have to get thru this crapola thats all glad u didnt need the transfusion good luck to u

Awwww Jenn, I'm sorry you've had such a rough first week.  Hang in there and it really will get better.  I'm so glad you have a supportive husband to remind you that this is just a bump in the road.

Take care and let us know how you're doing please.

Jenn, Hang in there. The beginning may not be easy but it does get better as the days progress. Hang in there, it will be ok.
Take care of yourself and get your rest.

 
Stay strong, we're here for you!

Jenn,

So very glad you are feeling better, and your blood count started climbing so you didn't need a transfusion!!  It should get better each day till back to normal.  And 15 lb wt loss in one week!!!  That should make you feel like it was worth it LOL!!!

Hang in there.  Keep us posted.

Jane

Jenn, sorry you had to go through a bad time after surgery.  I'm with your hubby, you will be sooo happy in six months you won't even remember these little bumps in the road!!
Take care.
Linda

Thanks for the well wishes and encouragement. I honestly don't know how I would make it through this without my husband!

Jenn

Glad you have such a great hubby!
As you heal and start to feel better, those regretful moments will be fewer and fewer!

Sorry you had a rough start, but I bet you will have a great finish!

~Maria