Just Got Home After Surgery

[Joiebean 53]

So just got home last night around 7pm from the hospital. All of the nurses in the hospital were great, except the one woman who was pregnant and just couldn't help me as much as I needed (when getting out of bed, etc). But I only had her one night and didn't see her again. All of the techs and nurses were so nice and caring. They really made my transition smooth.

The worst part was waking up after surgery and being soooo nauseous and nothing they gave me would make it go away. About a day later it finally dawned on everyone (including me) that I am allergic to morphine since I threw up everytime i hit the little button for pain meds. THAT was really painful; violent dry-heaving. Again though the nurses were great and kept giving me other nausea medicine that would make me pass out until they could figure out what to give me (I'm allergic to Lortab too) After consulting with the docs, they finally found a combination of painkillers that worked really well and from there on out it was easy sailing. I have to say, I was ready to leave the hospital, but at the same time was soooo comfortable and painfree that I kinda wanted to stay. They gave me the option of staying another night but i decided to come home and start the next phase of recovery.

No kidding though about how fast your stomach gets filled up. As soon as I was able to get full liquids down comfortably at the hospital, they let me go. At home I'm using the nonfat yogert with some Protein Powder mixed in and I added a little Truvia to it along with my crushed pill. Actually was okay...kinda tasted like chocolate pudding. but damn....I only made about 1/3 cup and could only get about 1/2 down before I was full.

Incisions are healing fine. The one that the doc did most of the work from though, on my left side, hurts the most. I will admit that during that first night and first day....I reallllly was questioning whether this was the right thing to do. The nurses were so sweet and assured me that everyone's first day is like this (minus the vomitting).

No starts the first week at home. Its funny though. My husband has been drinking coffee and eating Snacks (cookies and toast) and I thought I would have been dying for some of it...but I really don't have the craving nor desire to eat that (partially cause I know how much pain that would cause and the other part...i just don't want it...that's a first).

[BenisaMartim4 369]

Congrats, hope you are feeling better soon :0)

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Congrats! You made it through. It really suchs being allergic to the morphine and Lortab. Things are going to get alot better from here on. Celebrate your achievement. Welcome to the BIG LOSER'S CLUB!

[kcsmicah 51]

Congrats on a successful surgery!! I am in the hospital as we speak about to go back and have mine done. I am really excited but thanks to the Percocet I am also very calm! Lol!! Here's to a new us!!!!

[Jerry Weikert 5]

So just got home last night around 7pm from the hospital. All of the nurses in the hospital were great, except the one woman who was pregnant and just couldn't help me as much as I needed (when getting out of bed, etc). But I only had her one night and didn't see her again. All of the techs and nurses were so nice and caring. They really made my transition smooth.

The worst part was waking up after surgery and being soooo nauseous and nothing they gave me would make it go away. About a day later it finally dawned on everyone (including me) that I am allergic to morphine since I threw up everytime i hit the little button for pain meds. THAT was really painful; violent dry-heaving. Again though the nurses were great and kept giving me other nausea medicine that would make me pass out until they could figure out what to give me (I'm allergic to Lortab too) After consulting with the docs, they finally found a combination of painkillers that worked really well and from there on out it was easy sailing. I have to say, I was ready to leave the hospital, but at the same time was soooo comfortable and painfree that I kinda wanted to stay. They gave me the option of staying another night but i decided to come home and start the next phase of recovery.

No kidding though about how fast your stomach gets filled up. As soon as I was able to get full liquids down comfortably at the hospital, they let me go. At home I'm using the nonfat yogert with some Protein powder mixed in and I added a little Truvia to it along with my crushed pill. Actually was okay...kinda tasted like chocolate pudding. but damn....I only made about 1/3 cup and could only get about 1/2 down before I was full.

Incisions are healing fine. The one that the doc did most of the work from though, on my left side, hurts the most. I will admit that during that first night and first day....I reallllly was questioning whether this was the right thing to do. The nurses were so sweet and assured me that everyone's first day is like this (minus the vomitting).

No starts the first week at home. Its funny though. My husband has been drinking coffee and eating Snacks (cookies and toast) and I thought I would have been dying for some of it...but I really don't have the craving nor desire to eat that (partially cause I know how much pain that would cause and the other part...i just don't want it...that's a first).

im glad your at home resting,and feeling better,my surgery is feb 22,and im really excited.

[CJinMichigan 14]

I had the dry heaves after my surgery too and had to stay an extra day. The first two weeks after the surgery I really regreted having it. Now 3 month post-op I can say it was one of the best things I've ever done for myself. Good luck and hope you have a quick recovery!

[Catracks 865]

The morphine made me sick too, but it wasn't nausia. I just stopped taking it in the recovery room as i wasn't in any pain except for the gas and I knew I could walk that off.

Full liquids. WOW! I don't get those until the 25th - two weeks post-op.

[OilSooner 23]

So glad to see youre home and doing well! I was wondering how you are doing. Keep moving and hydrated, and keep us updated on your progress!