Two days out.

[ADNK 0]

:redface1:The surgery took about 2 hours, (I'm told) and it went well. My Doc likes to put his patients in delux accomodations, so I am living the sweet life while I recover.

WARNING! TMI SECTION:

I am very gassy, and have been encouraged to belch as much as possible.. So I've been walking around burping like a 10 year old boy does for fun VERY unladylike!.. I am still having bouts of nausea and spitting up plegm.. that's the most uncomfortable thing..., that & the dry heaves.. They are going to keep me cathed for a couple more days until my "output" increases... (looking forward to losing that thing, I can tell you)

Over all I'm feeling pretty good.

There was a little spot on my leak test that the doc thinks is just a curve.. but they're holding me a couple extra days to get another look. He doesn't seem worried, so I'm not. And hanging out here won't be a burden. I'm looking out a 14th floor window at the East River in Manhatten, a truly gold-plated view.

So now I'm playing a waiting game.:biggrin2:

[TennJenn 9]

Glad to hear you are doing well. I hope you are released to come home soon. BTW, are they giving you something for the nausea? I don't remember expereincing that much but I was always given something if needed.

[Malaika 50]

Congratulations on your surgery -- yes, the gas is common - it's the only time when everyone was happy that I was burping and farting! The nauseau (or drive heaves) should pass soon -- and hopefully they are giving you something for it. Enjoy your deluxe accomodations and the view - and having everyone wait on you ... each day will get easier!

[Tiffykins 673]

Good to hear you're doing well post-op, congrats on surgery going well. Keep us updated with your progress. . .

[Ky.hen 5]

Congrats. on your surgery. I hope your leak turns out ok. Thanks for keeping us updated.

[BobBayCityMI 111]

farting? Did someone say farting?

They never told me to belch or anything. Maybe cause I am a guy. My nausea was under control with the meds and passed quickly.

[Ky.hen 5]

Well Bob, maybe they didn't have to ask you. LOL

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Hope that spot on your leak test turns out to be nothing.

Glad you are recovering and in a nice comfy place.

[cajun 46]

How nice to have delux accomodations. Glad to hear that you are progressing. Enjoy the view etc!

[ADNK 0]

One thing you never want to be is a "head scratcher" for your surgeon.

My output continued to be nil (gained 14 lbs in Water weight) and I had what they called a "postoperative ileus". Nothing was moving anywheres. That coupled with the anomaly on my contrast test send the doc back in for another look. Everything was apparently OK... but there was a lot of pushing fluids and IV potassium (which I am apparently extra sensitive to) and finally some action when I was able to roll onto my side for an hour.

As I get past this part, I'm going to try and find out a bit more about what caused that "out-pouching", or whatever it was they saw.

I finally got home yesterday, and am working at getting all the sips, and as much dietary Protein as I can handle at a time.

I'm still not quite back down to my pre-op weight, so don't look for anymore updates on my ticker until the damn thing is moving in the right direction.!

[*susan* 1,709]

I am glad they determined you didn't have a leak, and seem to have the other issues under control as well. I hope you have a speedy recovery and I can't wait to see that ticker start moving.

[DownInSocal 12]

Oh that sucks. By output do you meen peeing? I had the worse trouble the third day. It seems like your bladder and brain are not connected yet. I am not sure they still are as I never know until the last minute now that I need to pee.

I am glad you are home. Don't try and clean that house yourself! You need to rest. Make whoever made the mess clean it up. You are not a maid. Your a person who needs rest, walking, and sips!

[ADNK 0]

Yeah, that's what I meant. Well, I'm having no problem in that department right now.

MY big problem is that my first day home, I woke with a need to get to the john, swung my legs out of bed and gave myself a massive charliehorse. This has now been cramping on me for two whole days, my left foot and ankle are swollen, and I'm finding it hard to get in all the walking that my strenght & breath would otherwise allow me. I'm going to call the PA at my surgeon's office tomorrow for hints on how to get this leg to relax.

[Tiffykins 673]

I always use dump rubbing alcohol on my calves if I get a cramp and work the muscle loose.

[DownInSocal 12]

I have been dealing with non stop cramps in my feet and calves since right after surgery. It got so bad they scanned me for clots in my legs. None there. It sucks. Hopefully it goes away soon.