Michael2428

Home now, doing much better in my own bed. Had one terrible day in the hospital when I was given a juice by either a student nurse or cna. The juice had sugar in it and after one sip, I stopped and told the nurse on duty. She apologized but within 30 minutes I was running to the restroom, I got chills, severe cramps. After 5 hours and 9 times to the toilet, it started to recede. I learned a valuable lesson and I will absolutely make sure I look at every label and watch exactly what I eat. I don't want that ever to happen again. Other than that I am doing great. I am able to drink my 64 oz of fluids a day on day 5 post op, so excited to switching to thicker fluids. Keep y'all posted.

It really isn't that bad at all. What i will say is you may feel some nausea after you wake up and when you get to your room and a bit of pressure in your abdominal area. Try the over the counter stuff they give (I think it was GASX) and something else they give for nausea. Get up as fast as you can unless you are sick or something but try to go for a walk and continue to do so every hour. If you still pressure and nausea, ask the nurse to call your doctor and see if they can recommend something stronger for both. That was a lifesaver for me. Other than that I have been very happy with this whole process so far. I am out three weeks now. FOLLOW EVERYTHING THEY TELL YOU TO DO, I have. God Bless you on your new journey.

Well no nausea, and the gas pains started after doing exhalation exercises. So I was able to start walking around about 5 hours after surgery. Can’t wait till drain is pulled out, so I can dress in my clothes. My nervousness has now turned into excitement of obtaining my goals. Maybe why I am having trouble falling asleep. Good luck to all. Keep smiling you are worth the effort is my motto.