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I am now 4 days post op!!



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So my surgery was on 2/5. Everything went according to plan. I did have a pretty good size hiatal hernia that my surgeon repaired. I have to be honest - the anethesia made me very sick for about 18 hours. Dry heaved a lot. Sorry if that freaks anybody out, but I have to say I knew it was coming. Every time I have had anesthesia in my life it has made me sick. But that is all behind me now. I spent 2 nights in the hospital. Came home on Sunday in time to watch the Superbowl. Wow what a game. I have not had any pain to speak of. Just really tired. Up a while and then a nap:)

I am on a clear liquid diet - 1 oz every 1/2 hour. I have had no trouble at all drinking the 1 oz. Sometimes I am so thirsty I would like to drink a lot more, but know better. I am taking most of my prescriptions as before surgery. I just cut the pills in half. I haven't had any trouble getting the pills down. I'll post again in a day or two.:001_tongue:

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Glad to hear all went well with you! Your surgery sounds like a success. . . now just keep up with the sipping and walking. . in no time you'll be as thin as a rail! hehehe. . . good luck and godspeed

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A big hearty welcome to the "losers bench". Congrats on being brave and getting er done.

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Grateful, I'm so happy that you're on the other side of surgery! Feel better and post when you can.

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I'm so glad!! I'm just a day before you. I couldn't imagine swallowing even half a pill. I use a pill crusher and thank goodness for it:) Welcome to loserville...

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Congrats on your surgery and your awesome recovery. I can also take my pills without having to crush (2 I do split).

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