Well, this wasn't what I had in mind at all

Hey, guys. Soooo...I'm still in the hospital. My other post was a bit too optimistic, apparently. Now, keep in mind that everyone is different, so my experience isn't going to be the same as everyone else. But this has been really miserable. After my last post I started vomiting. Like, constantly. In addition, I got the worst chest pain, it was like someone was stabbing me in the chest with a knife. The nurses kept encouraging me to drink, so I did, but at one point I vomited up about 300 cc's (a pouch is only supposed to hold 50 to 100 cc's). At that point I was moved to the regular hospital from the surgery center, and my doctor had a gastrographin study done. It didn't show any leaks, but what they've decided is that I have an ileus. This is a part of the bowl that doesn't "wake up" properly after surgery. So, they said no more by mouth and start walking, as that's the best thing to wake up the bowel. Except...my IV's keep blowing. Finally, after being stuck about 8 times (some of them really deep) they gave up and said to just drink. Except...when I drink, I get air in my pouch. That's what was causing the chest pain. So every once in a while I have to stop and bring up a belch, and the pain immediately goes away. My surgeon is still very positive, which is about the only thing that's still keeping ME positive! Things have gotten better a little bit every day, and there's a real possibility I could finally go home tomorrow. So, no real wrap-up here, just hoping everyone is doing better than I am! Just remember, those of you that are prep, it is VERY unlikely that you will have even a fraction of these issues. So I'll talk to you guys more later. Posting from my phone is a pain. Keep positive, everyone!

So sorry to hear you're having a tough ride. Your attitude is amazing and such a critical part of recovery. I go in 8 days, and reading all of the updates are so helpful. Makes it less scary to hear what might happen so I can be prepared. 

Keeping my fingers crossed for your continued progress. 

:)

Oh Pam I am so sorry to hear of your issues. it is good to see you are keeping positive, that is a lot to deal with right after major surgery. Please keep us posted and you will be in my thoughts.

Pam I continue to pray for a quick recovery. Im sorry you are going through this. Thank You for posting your issues. People need to be aware of potential issues. Stay positive and I am sending prayers your way.

 

Shannon

Hi Pam!!

 So very sorry to hear you are struggling.  Prayers going out for you now.  For that difficult part to be over, for your body to rest & heal, and for you to feel the concern & care we have for you.  I totally relate with the vein issues.  It got frustrating for all of us involved...the nurses were ready to send me home because they were tired of poking me so much :)  

 I hope that you get to go home really soon.  Keep us updated!!!  

~Diane

Guys, thank you all so much for your kind thoughts and good wishes! I actually made it out of the hospital earlier today, and am back at home where my wonderful husbeast is taking good care of me. So, drinking, belching, walking and sleeping is all I have on my menu for the next couple of days!

At least I already got my Christmas present. 

Sorry I'm late in reading your post but I just can't not respond.  I'm glad you are home and I am so sorry you had to deal with all that stuff.  Sounds like it is worked out now though and that is a good thing.  It is easy (at least for me) to forget that this is major surgery and that things can go wrong.  Welcome to the belching ( for me it has been farting) bench and hopefully it will soon be the losers bench as well.  Keep up your good spirits and, move move move.  Please keep us posted on how you are feeling.

Thanks for your post, my RNY is 12/26...I hope you are feeling better hour by hour, I am sending positive vibes and prayers your way!! You know, we need to know both sides of the story on post op so we don't have crushing surprises...thanks again.  Hope you are home soon!!

Lea