Surgery complete...I am home!

[M2G 1,836]

So I had my surgery yesterday 10-22-10, and today 10-23-10 I am back home and pretty comfortable. I didn't have a leak (yay!) and have been really working hard on getting all my liquids in. Now it finally makes sense when people post that it is hard to get all their liquids in. lol It is HARD because you only have an ounce of liquid every 15-20 minutes, and sometimes you doze off waiting for 15 min. and then wake up and try to make up for lost time. I definitely cannot drink fast and my tummy is gurgling all the time. At least the gas that they gave me during the operation is only coming out in burp form. But still the burps aren't fun. I have not thrown up anything (yet) but have felt waves of nausea sometimes after drinking. Then the wave pass, and i burp some more and get more comfortable.

I still have a drain in...ick. But never had to have a catheter, so that was good.

Thank you so much for all of you who were thinking of me. This board is truly a source of comfort and support. I don't know what I would do without it!

[Vicki 0]

So I had my surgery yesterday 10-22-10, and today 10-23-10 I am back home and pretty comfortable. I didn't have a leak (yay!) and have been really working hard on getting all my liquids in. Now it finally makes sense when people post that it is hard to get all their liquids in. lol It is HARD because you only have an ounce of liquid every 15-20 minutes, and sometimes you doze off waiting for 15 min. and then wake up and try to make up for lost time. I definitely cannot drink fast and my tummy is gurgling all the time. At least the gas that they gave me during the operation is only coming out in burp form. But still the burps aren't fun. I have not thrown up anything (yet) but have felt waves of nausea sometimes after drinking. Then the wave pass, and i burp some more and get more comfortable.

I still have a drain in...ick. But never had to have a catheter, so that was good.

Thank you so much for all of you who were thinking of me. This board is truly a source of comfort and support. I don't know what I would do without it!

Hay kido.....so happy all went well. My surgery is Nov 4th so we will only be about 2 weeks apart. Wondering about the drain thing. How soon do you go back to have it removed? I am not big on pain as I am SURE not to many people are. Take care and keep us up to date. So happy for you! Vicki

[YORKSHIRE GIRL ANGE 1]

So pleased to hear that everything went well and that you are safely home. Keep smiling, between the burping LOL ! I'm sure you'll feel much better soon.

Best wishes Angela x

[Jordien 30]

Welcome home, and yay for being done!!! Get your rest now!

I am awful about pain and was terrified about the drain. It did not hurt so much as it just freaked me out a little. I changed the bandage over it every time I took a shower, and it was fine, and I had it out a week after I came home from hospital. I don't want to do that again any time soon, but honestly that was not the most painful thing I dealt with!

[Cleosan52 6]

Welcome back! I'm glad everything is going so well and praying that it continues!

[dbrar88 5]

Welcome home and to the "loser" section!!!

[Was a humpty dumpty 35]

Wow that's great your home already.

[feedyoureye 3,087]

M2G Welcome home! Congrats to you!

[guest1 0]

So great to hear that surgery went well!! Hope your recovery goes just as smoothly!

[vicki s 146]

:welldone2: Welcome Home! I am so glad to here no leak...yay! my surg is nov 1st and i am freaking out, but seeing your home already and posting makes me feel better. best wishes for a speedy recovery....

[adokes 0]

So I had my surgery yesterday 10-22-10, and today 10-23-10 I am back home and pretty comfortable. I didn't have a leak (yay!) and have been really working hard on getting all my liquids in. Now it finally makes sense when people post that it is hard to get all their liquids in. lol It is HARD because you only have an ounce of liquid every 15-20 minutes, and sometimes you doze off waiting for 15 min. and then wake up and try to make up for lost time. I definitely cannot drink fast and my tummy is gurgling all the time. At least the gas that they gave me during the operation is only coming out in burp form. But still the burps aren't fun. I have not thrown up anything (yet) but have felt waves of nausea sometimes after drinking. Then the wave pass, and i burp some more and get more comfortable.

I still have a drain in...ick. But never had to have a catheter, so that was good.

Thank you so much for all of you who were thinking of me. This board is truly a source of comfort and support. I don't know what I would do without it!

Congrats, I am glad you posted your experience on here. It helps those of us who are on here to learn.

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Wow! You're doing great! There was no way I could go home in 1 day...that's great!!!

[juliarh 35]

Hooray!! I'm so glad everything went well Keep us updated with how you're feeling and everything -- yay! I'm so glad you're home

[Becca 108]

So glad you are doing well! Hugs!

[PamelaAM 16]

You are doing amazing! I had my surgery on a Monday and was in the hospital until Thursday afternoon! Good job!