franken05

Clean the incision and then put some antibiotic ointment and a band aid. Then on Monday call the doctor.

I had pillows but I wish I had a thick warm blanket. And think warm socks.

Love that idea.

The first night or two I had the same problem. Use a smaller dose of pain meds and try to relax. Use a heating pad.

After surgery I felt okay. I know it takes time. I had a second surgery for a leak. Again it took a couple of days to get back to "normal". But, this last week my stent hurts, I'm always cold, and I'm really really tired. Is this normal? I don't have a fever and I can eat and drink. I just feel like poo.

I had a leak 3 weeks after surgery. They placed a stent in and I will have it for a week or two. I will have to have it removed endoscopicly. (sp) I'm in alot of pain but it is getting better.

I am too. I"ve been sleeping in the recliner because my stent hurts. I really want to sleep in bed but am afraid to. Anyone who knows please help.

I have had the same experience. Give it time. If you have pain call the doctor or its been longer than a week. It took me about a week to get going and even 5weeks out I'm not regular.

I had a leak too and spent a week in the hospital. Mine was not as bad as yours. I had a stent placed and went home later that week. I'm Hopi g to have it taken out in a week or two but I'm leaving it up to the surgeon. The first few days I had a lot of muscle spasms around the stent but they have eased up. Now I just have a dull chest pain. Everyday it seems to get better. I just rest and do what I can and not worry about the rest. I hope all goes better and you are in my prayers.

Surgery done on Dec 17. I'm down 33 lbs. I had a few problems in the beginning but I'm doing better now. Can't wait to get released to exercise.

With only being a month out and a few complications, I would have to say yes and no. I had a stent placed because I leaked. I was in ICU because of it. Now that it's over I feel better. I like that I'm down 33 pounds. I like that I'm "full" all the time. I like that I can get a lot of meals out of one meal from a restaurant. Not that I've tried because I'm on mushy foods. But I'm not feeding my face all the time like I use to. Things were rough in the beginning, but I have a new outlook.