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Wow. I'm amazed u can actually forn sentences already. For the 1st 24 hrs I was so doped up, I couldn't even make out the letters on my keyboard.

Good luck with ur recovery. Soon this will be a faint memory...

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Wow. I'm amazed u can actually forn sentences already. For the 1st 24 hrs I was so doped up' date=' I couldn't even make out the letters on my keyboard.

Good luck with ur recovery. Soon this will be a faint memory...[/quote']

Thanks....it wasnt easy to type. I dropped my phone several times and seen double letters. I made it though. Lol

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Yay! Welcome too the sleeved side! im about 11.5 weeks out and I was e same as you. I had zero pain or nausea after surgery, and haven't used anything more powerful then Tylenol since waking up in recovery! Even if you feel great, keep walking! It will help prevent gas and blood clots. I had a very easy time with fluids. I was more scared then anything. The warm tea/broth definitely felt better going down then cool liquids. Hope you keep having such an easy recovery!

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Yay! Welcome too the sleeved side! im about 11.5 weeks out and I was e same as you. I had zero pain or nausea after surgery' date=' and haven't used anything more powerful then Tylenol since waking up in recovery! Even if you feel great, keep walking! It will help prevent gas and blood clots. I had a very easy time with fluids. I was more scared then anything. The warm tea/broth definitely felt better going down then cool liquids. Hope you keep having such an easy recovery![/quote']

Thank you. I am walking 3 laps down the long hall and back every 30 mins. I have pretty much no pain and the gas isnt too bad. Just took my shower. Im on my second pitcher of ice chips today. I cant wait to leave the hospital tomorrow. I will be home on Sunday...yay.

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Jen that grape juice is good....

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Jen that grape juice is good....

I hope it is.

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Jen that grape juice is good....

I hope it is.

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I have so much gas, I cannot take in enough liquids, and I am exhausted,

fingers crossed I get better soon - well done everyone

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I have so much gas' date=' I cannot take in enough liquids, and I am exhausted,

fingers crossed I get better soon - well done everyone[/quote']

Youre in my thoughts.

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Hi, I am 30 hours post op and feeling ok physically (just some discomfort) buy feel a little depressed with no reason, any thoughts?

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I had my surgery around 9am this morning in Mx with the amazing Dr. Alvarez. This has been such a good experience so far. I flew into San Antonio' date=' where I was promptly picked up by Dr. Alvarez's driver Rosie. She was very polite and informative about all the questions I had about Mexico given the fact that I have never been here before. When we got to the dr office we meet Dr.Alvarez. He was so wonderful and down to earth. I volunteered to go first so he met with me in his office and discussed my health. He told me of how he performed the procedure. I was then taken for bloodwork and chest xray. Then put on a bed and hooked to an iv...they gave me something to calm me then I woke up in my room and the surgery was already done. The nurses here dont speak english well but Jesus and Jessica are always around and speak fluent English and Spanish. Jessica is a total sweetheart, I really do like her sweet demeanor. I have had no pain, just random mild discomfort. That may change tomorrow with the introduction of Water and Clear Liquids. I will write more tomorrow and update how I feel.[/quote']

Did they pick u up from San Antonio and drive you all the way down there?

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Did they pick u up from San Antonio and drive you all the way down there?

Yes

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