3 days post-op and feeling great

[Dahlia 0]

I'm new to the forum (I've been a lurker though). I had my surgery three days ago and am pleasantly surprised at how good I feel just three days out. I haven't had nausea or vomitting. My abdomen doesn't really hurt - it just feels a little tight and sore when I use my stomach muscles. I am following all of my doctor's recommendations regarding eating slowly, taking small sips of Water, taking Vitamins, eating Protein, walking, etc.

In the three days post-op I've lost about 9 pounds. I don't expect to lose this much normally though. I didn't eat any solid food on the day of surgery or the two days after surgery.

[Ruby 26]

I had surgery on the 27th of July.. I am a bit irritable right now from not having anything but liquids.. im looking fwd to yogurt this coming Saturday like it was Santa Claus.. lol..

I am bit sore too.. but mostly doing well.. drinking every couple of minutes.. my surgeon used a 32 boogie.. not sure what that means..

Let me know how you do...

[mamamckinzie 92]

Dahlia & Ruby,

Glad to hear you guys are doing so well! I am laying in my hospital bed right now and everything is going great. Just a bit of discomfort in the left shoulder area as is to be expected.

[Dahlia 0]

Dahlia & Ruby,

Glad to hear you guys are doing so well! I am laying in my hospital bed right now and everything is going great. Just a bit of discomfort in the left shoulder area as is to be expected.

[Dahlia 0]

Mamamckinzie, where did you have your surgery? Are you at home now? I Had some upper back pain for a few days. I thought it might be gas bubbles traveling upwards

[mamamckinzie 92]

Dahlia,

Yep I am home! Was discharged last Tuesday (2nd) about 3pm. I had pain on my left side and shoulder so I used the pain meds and a heating pad. The heating pad helped alot.

My surgery was done in the Kansas City area (Overland Park , KS) at Hospital Spine & Specialty. I was able to stay pretty doped up so I was not in pain. Dr. K also give 3 rounds of a strong non steroidal called Toradol...very nice!

Been walking 30 minutes each day since Wed. Today is the best day so far. No nausea or vomiting...thank goodness. I could not tolerate the liquid lortab so I used left over vicdoin and cut it in half.

Here is to a new us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cindy lynn 0]

I'm new to the forum (I've been a lurker though). I had my surgery three days ago and am pleasantly surprised at how good I feel just three days out. I haven't had nausea or vomitting. My abdomen doesn't really hurt - it just feels a little tight and sore when I use my stomach muscles. I am following all of my doctor's recommendations regarding eating slowly, taking small sips of Water, taking Vitamins, eating Protein, walking, etc.

In the three days post-op I've lost about 9 pounds. I don't expect to lose this much normally though. I didn't eat any solid food on the day of surgery or the two days after surgery.

It's great that you're feeling so well. I felt the same way 3 days post-op. Just be careful that you don't do too much too soon. I began feeling bored inside and one evening I went outside to help my husband a little with some light yard work. About 15 minutes later I felt really light-headed and almost fainted. He had to quickly bring me a chair and ice Water. After a few minutes I felt fine, but was a little frustrated. My body definately reminded me that I just had surgery and needed to take it easy.

I'm not sure if it was the heat or bending down (to pick sweep up leaves)..but it was too much for me. Since then I have limited my time outside. When I do go out to run errands, I make sure to park close to the store and carry ice water with me. Instead of yard work, I've decided to instead concentrate on housework (in the air conditioning)...and sit to take breaks as needed.

[Dahlia 0]

Yep, you're right about feeling dizzy. I have twin 8 month old girls. I put them into daycare full-time, until I get approved from doctor to lift over 20 pounds. My husband lifts them in the meantime. Honestly, I was expecting to be much more sore and achy post-op. My c-sxn was really hard to recover from and I guess I was worried that it would be just as difficult with vsg. I think it must be because it was done laproscopically. Too bad c-sxns can't be done laproscopically, then I might consider having one more child!