Tstorm1070 192 Posted February 15, 2013 I have pretty good results so far. I went into this surgery with the thinking of roll with it. I have been on my meds when its time, I've walked a total of 40 minutes since 2p until now at 10p. And religious with my spirometer (sp?). Drinking small sips and that helps Wishing 2/14 a speedy recovery and Good luck to you 2/15 sleevers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tstorm1070 192 Posted February 15, 2013 I have pretty good results so far. I went into this surgery with the thinking of roll with it. I have been on my meds when its time, I've walked a total of 40 minutes since 2p until now at 10p. And religious with my spirometer (sp?). Drinking small sips and that helps Wishing 2/14 a speedy recovery and Good luck to you 2/15 sleevers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mastiff_mama 171 Posted February 15, 2013 I have pretty good results so far. I went into this surgery with the thinking of roll with it.I have been on my meds when its time' date=' I've walked a total of 40 minutes since 2p until now at 10p. And religious with my spirometer (sp?). Drinking small sips and that helps Wishing 2/14 a speedy recovery and Good luck to you 2/15 sleevers[/quote'] They are letting you drink surgery day? Lucky! That's my biggest worry! I can't drink a sip from Sunday night until Tuesday morning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tstorm1070 192 Posted February 15, 2013 I wouldn't say drinking per say. It is a sponge that I put in my mouth that is how I drink lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mastiff_mama 171 Posted February 15, 2013 I wouldn't say drinking per say. It is a sponge that I put in my mouth that is how I drink lol I hope I can have that too! I hope you wake tomorrow and feel much better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lth11 43 Posted February 15, 2013 Mastiff I started asking for ice chips the moment I woke up. I just kept eating them. After my swallow test 7am the next day they started bringing me liquids non stop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tstorm1070 192 Posted February 15, 2013 I hope I can have that too! I hope you wake tomorrow and feel much better! Thank you, it can only get better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mastiff_mama 171 Posted February 15, 2013 Mastiff I started asking for ice chips the moment I woke up. I just kept eating them. After my swallow test 7am the next day they started bringing me liquids non stop They've told me NOTHING goes in the mouth the day of surgery! Arg different docs different rules! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tstorm1070 192 Posted February 15, 2013 OMG!!! I slept from 11p-230am and boy did I wake up in extreme pain! Irs now getting back to where it should be. Staying on medicine really helps lol, I wont be sleeping that long again for a while! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
triciavr77 32 Posted February 15, 2013 Here at the hospital. Just glad to be in here and waiting for the nurse to start the day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tstorm1070 192 Posted February 15, 2013 Here at the hospital. Just glad to be in here and waiting for the nurse to start the day Good luck and fast recovery Lets keep In touch as we are a day apart (: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tstorm1070 192 Posted February 15, 2013 Good luck and speedy recovery 2/15'rs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mastiff_mama 171 Posted February 15, 2013 OMG!!! I slept from 11p-230am and boy did I wake up in extreme pain! Irs now getting back to where it should be. Staying on medicine really helps lol' date=' I wont be sleeping that long again for a while![/quote'] That's always been an issue when I've been in the hosp before with a pain pump....you can't sleep and heal AND control pain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tstorm1070 192 Posted February 15, 2013 That's always been an issue when I've been in the hosp before with a pain pump....you can't sleep and heal AND control pain No you can't. So I will not be sleeping more than hr or two. Took an hr to get comfortable again. Today I should be getting oral meds and Dr said possibly going home (: Rn thought sat morning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhilyNurse 119 Posted February 15, 2013 Officially postop! Yesterday was rough...nausea, pain, iv infiltrates, but all manageable. Good luck 2/15 sleevers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites