goodlife 3 Posted April 29, 2010 I survived! Woohooo! Doc said everything went perfectly. I had some pretty uncomfortable pressure in my chest and upper back which I was told was gas pains. When I first started trying to sip I had some pretty bad spasms. They gave me some pain meds and some toradol and I went to sleep. When I woke up a few hours later I felt SO much better. Sipping didn't hurt anymore and the gas pains were all but gone. I was able to get down 4 oz of broth, 4 oz of crystal light, 1/2 cup of Jello, and 2 popsicles. Been walking a good bit also. oh..liquid lortab tastes AWFUL but it sure works well! lol And with that kicking in...think I'm going to get some sleep!:thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiffykins 673 Posted April 29, 2010 WOOOHOOO Chickee ! ! ! I'm so happy for you, and I can't wait to see your progress. If they send you home with a RX for liquid lortab, you can get it flavored at the pharmacies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlaqBeary 23 Posted April 29, 2010 Yayyyy!!!! So Happy for you. Rest easy and let us know how you're doing. Krys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LAN2k 18 Posted April 29, 2010 Congratulations it's done! Great to know your doing so well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swiftflow 6 Posted April 29, 2010 Woot! Way to go sleeve sister! Doing well here too. I love them meds! That first hour I was like holy hell what did I just do cause it hurt like a truck ran over me. Once the anesthisia unclouded my brain I was good to go. Been doing the laps and sips--we are going to rock these sleeves! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wannalise 16 Posted April 29, 2010 I am so thrilled to hear from you! And you are doing so well with fluids. Keep it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keys Pirate 70 Posted April 29, 2010 That's terrific! Been waiting to hear how it went for you and it sounds like things are perfect so far! Great job on the fluids!! Keep us posted and LOOK OUT NEW ORLEANS!!!! Woo hoo!! C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thinoneday 445 Posted April 29, 2010 I survived! Woohooo!Doc said everything went perfectly. I had some pretty uncomfortable pressure in my chest and upper back which I was told was gas pains. When I first started trying to sip I had some pretty bad spasms. They gave me some pain meds and some toradol and I went to sleep. When I woke up a few hours later I felt SO much better. Sipping didn't hurt anymore and the gas pains were all but gone. I was able to get down 4 oz of broth, 4 oz of crystal light, 1/2 cup of Jello, and 2 popsicles. Been walking a good bit also. oh..liquid lortab tastes AWFUL but it sure works well! lol And with that kicking in...think I'm going to get some sleep!:thumbup1: :laugh0:Yippee!!!! Welcome to our side! Pretty soon you'll be given all the advice and helping out the newbies too!!!! Congratulations and welcome to your new journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LyndaRN 0 Posted April 29, 2010 Congrats! You will love your sleeve! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deletedsally 8 Posted April 29, 2010 Congratulations! Can't wait to hear back from you as the pounds start melting away! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lmmore 0 Posted April 29, 2010 Welcome to the Good life, Goodlife Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barbara278 9 Posted April 29, 2010 Yah!! Good for you. Glad to hear everything went well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mommaof4yoopers 3 Posted April 29, 2010 How exciting! That's a lot to take in just after the surgery... I hope you feel better soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sickofrollercoaster 7 Posted April 29, 2010 Congrats Girl!!! Please keep us posted! Can't wait to be 'just like you'!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goodlife 3 Posted April 29, 2010 I called the doc a little while ago because I started having some pain in the back of my left calf. My biggest fear is blood clots. He said it's probably nothing..probably just because of the edema from all the fluids they pumped into me through my IV. He said if I started feeling some soreness or tenderness or pain in my thigh or started having shortness of breath to call immediately otherwise they would check up on me in the morning and if it's still hurting they'd send me for an ultrasound of my leg. I'm pretty sure it's nothing but the papers they gave me said to call if you have calf pain so to make my husband and mother happy I did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites