soon2bslim 13 Posted March 13, 2012 Hello all! I am so happy all went well! Feel pretty loopy right now from the morphine PCA and my mouth (despite frequent use of a mouth sponge) is drier than the Sahara desert...but other than that feel great. I can feel that my stomach was manipulated, but it's not that bad. Maybe I'll feel different after they get me up to walk but all the reading I've done on this site says walk, walk, walk! I honestly don't know how I would have handled this without all te advice I've been reading on this site. So for that THANK YOU for everybody that has posted about their experience! 6 chasin' dreams, Liberated Sleeve, newme2b and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pookeyism 1,143 Posted March 13, 2012 Yay!!! and glad to hear all is well! I do not like alot of technology to be honest, but the online forums like VST are so unbelievably helpful. I contribute when I can because I gain information, support, advice and I get a feeling of contribution to a very worthy cause. In the day and age where every one is "gimmie, gimmie" this is a most generous group! 2 Liberated Sleeve and pussnboots reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catracks 865 Posted March 13, 2012 I was glad that right when I got back to my room they gave me ice chips. I'd walk a lap and take a spoonful, walk another lap and take another spoonful. So much better than a mouth sponge. Walking won't hurt. It'll get rid of all that gas though. 1 Liberated Sleeve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThisTimeIsIt 71 Posted March 13, 2012 Wow I hope I recover as fast as you! Can't wait to see how u progress - one month to go for me I agree the boards are super helpful - I've found all sorts of info here that the doctors barely touched on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimmy*custis 276 Posted March 13, 2012 Yay! I am glad you are doing ok. You sound just like me, I was up walking 1 hour after getting to my room, it felt soooo good to get up. Laying there made my back hurt. I did have the dry mouth too and yes, the morphine happy button was nice! Welcome to the losers bench! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julie76 251 Posted March 13, 2012 Congratulations and I pray for a speedy recovery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dooter 1,457 Posted March 13, 2012 Wow!! You're posting already??? I'm impressed!! I barely reMEMber that first day! Yes, the advice is absolutely 100% TRUE!! WALK WALK WALK! Then reward yourself with a nap! @Catracks- You got ice chips?! LUCKYYYYYY! I got nasty little lemon swabs til leak test. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catracks 865 Posted March 13, 2012 @Catracks- You got ice chips?! LUCKYYYYYY! I got nasty little lemon swabs til leak test. I never had a leak test. They said it wasn't necessary. Maybe my surgeon is cocky. Yeah, that's it. 1 New1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dooter 1,457 Posted March 13, 2012 I never had a leak test. They said it wasn't necessary. Maybe my surgeon is cocky. Yeah, that's it. Ooohhh. Ya, some don't do it. But it sure made ME feel better! Although, not while waiting for it. Bleh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms skinniness 3,003 Posted March 13, 2012 CONGRATS! Welcome to the BIG LOSER'S BENCH! We've been waiting patiently. It is so good to hear how your doing. I loved my morphine button. I knew that would keep me from running away! LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julissacruz 0 Posted March 13, 2012 Thanks swetty i am going threw a depression i need ideas on what to eat Ian still new at this can u give me some ideas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windycitymom 60 Posted March 13, 2012 Congrats to you soon2. I am 2 wks post op and everyone kept saying it will get easier and they are totally right. Stick with it, walk walk walk and you will be happier and recover faster in less pain. dont forget to blow on your ball thingee if they gave you one to expand your lungs too! Best of luck and looking forward to seeing you progress, welcome aboard! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twoboysandagirl 109 Posted March 13, 2012 Congratulations...view is great from this side huh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilMissDiva Irene 3,282 Posted March 13, 2012 Yayyy!! Welcome to the Losers Bench!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shemy-away 83 Posted March 13, 2012 yeay!!! congrats to you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
