4 days post op, and wow!

[ayoung]

So I had surgery on Monday 3/25 and I woke up in recovery thinking, "what in the hell did I just do". There was no nausea do to me telling everyone who would listen that I needed the patch, pill and anything in between. So I never experienced nausea. I was up and walking within 4-5 hours after surgery. Both of my kids were C-sections, so I would definitely compare the pain of the surgery to that. I was anticipating on going home the following day, however my body had different plans. I was put on oxygen because I needed help breathing, and I had to do an additional gross swallow for a cat scan that my Dr ordered. He was concerned about my white blood cells, which were too high and my heart rate, which was much to high also. Thank God everything checked out excellent. Dr Smith came to my room and explained to me that most of my problems and discomfort came from the hiatal hernia he repaired and that there was a little bit of fluid underneath it. Needless to say, when I was discharged I craved lemon heads. Not the new fruity chewy flavors, but the original hard lemon heads. And yes I have been sucking on them. It's really hard to get all the fluids down and I'm actually taking a sip of Isopure in rotation with water every 15 minutes. My nurses had me poor a medicine cap full and just drink it out of that. It really does help. I'm walking upstairs and all through the house every hour also. I do remember having gas and rumbling sounds in my stomach the first 3 days, and after that I was able to have a bowel movement and pass gas. But I will say, coming home in my own space and seeing my entire family has made a great impact on how I feel. Everyone is waiting on me hand and foot, but I'm trying to do a lot on my own. My follow up appointment is tomorrow so I'm hoping I can start a liquid diet, instead of just clear liquids. Which while I was in the hospital it consist of water and crystal light only. And to top everything off, my husband cooked homemade chicken noodle soup and the entire family ate soup with me. I only ate the broth from the soup but it was so good. And if that wasn't enough to bring tears to my eyes, when I walked into my bathroom for the first time sense coming home. My husband had the entire bath tub filled with bath and body works and candles. That really made my day. Anyways, I'm a little tired and need to get some rest but if any upcoming sleevers need to ask me any questions and I am able to help just let me know and I will be glad to help if I can.

[Mstoo]

Glad your doing ok I was wondering and praying for you we had our done on the same day I'm doing good as well just a little gas pains

[meshel2817]

Glad to see you both are doing well.

[getlownurse]

Uhhh your husband sounds awesome!!! Congrats to you and Mstoo also

[mskitti]

well done both of you, welcome to the sleeved side!

[ayoung]

Thank you mskitti!

[ayoung]

Hi getlownurse, and my husband is awesome. I am very blessed. And to think I was afraid to tell him that I wanted to have the surgery. Thanks again and love, love, love your Avatar!

[ayoung]

Hi Mstoo. We finally did it! YAY! I'm really glad ur doing good. I had gas pains the first 3 days, but after that it's just a little discomfort. I am so happy for us. Please keep in touch.

[niamh]

Congratulations on your surgery, and glad to hear your recovery is going well.

[Karenricha]

I am so glad your family is so supportive - that is wonderful - and that bath...Oh Man...- AWESOME. I am sure it helps when you have everyone around you cheering you on. My family is very nervous...not my boyfriend he is very supportive but keeps telling me I will be fine - my girls are nervous - they keep telling me - Mom are you sure you know what your doing? My son just wants me to do that P- whatever its called workout...lol that boot camp type workout..lol - Good for you! I always feel so bad when women complain that their husbands are almost mean to them after their sleeve...thats sad Best of luck to you!
- Karen

[tgouch]

I'm so glad everything went well for u!!! Definitely hold on to the awesome hubby of yours ... And the wonderful family ... Blessings like that mean so much! Please tell me how your recovery is compared to c-section cause that was tough but I can take it! Just trying to mentally prepare myself.

[Sunflower]

Congratulations. You are now on the other side!

[ayoung]

Hi tgouch! Both my kids were C's and to be honest with you the C-section was much worse. But your stomach will feel tender and getting out the bed you will have to use your stomach muscles so it is very unpleasant at first. Even after you get up for your walks while in the hospital you will feel a little tummy discomfort. When my husband came to get me from the hospital he brought a pillow with him which I placed in front of my stomach. It helped a lot with the bumps in the road etc. I will say that the recovery from the sleeve for me was a lot easier than my C's. Each day I truly feel the pain slowly leaving my body. I have completely stopped taking my pain meds. Good luck to you! Congratulations!