April 2013 Post-Op Group

[MissTiff 38]

Ok' date=' I think my surgeon put something back together wrong. My top incision feels like it is connected to something it shouldn't be. Everything else feels ok.[/quote']

My top incision feels like. My surgeon told me that spot will be the worst cuz that's the side everything went in so they really had to stretch the hole. It will be the most tender and sore. It gets better!

surgery date - Apr 5th/2013 9am

[MissTiff 38]

Keep it going....how many incisions did you have? My top still really hurts.

I had 5 incisions. My top right one, owies!!

surgery date - Apr 5th/2013 9am

[MissTiff 38]

So I was started on Clear Liquids yesterday. --yay!! I'm trying to figure out what my new baby pouch is telling me' date='. I seem to burp lot. Is this normal? I haven't passed gas yet, but I

have done several walks up and down the hallways trying to get that moving. Does burping mean I'm full?[/quote']

I burped a lot too, that's the norm since they pumped ur belly full of gas. However they prefer it to pass out the other end lol my gas didn't start rumbling around and passing out the other end till end of the 2nd night in the hospital. Then you'll notice the difference walking makes :-)

surgery date - Apr 5th/2013 9am

[jackie-o 22]

So I was started on Clear Liquids yesterday. --yay!! I'm trying to figure out what my new baby pouch is telling me,. I seem to burp lot. Is this normal? I haven't passed gas yet, but I

have done several walks up and down the hallways trying to get that moving. Does burping mean I'm full?

I burp alot too...the gas came when I got home. Boy that feels good! lol

[Wendilou 180]

I got my drain out--didn't even feel a thing. My IV blew up a bit so they took that out too. I'm supposed to be discharged this afternoon. Hopefully I can take a shower before I leave. Breakfast is chicken broth, sugar free Jello and crystal light. I'm still a little sore in my tummy area, and now I'm taking liquid lortab for Pain. Excited to go home today! I've continued to walk the halls and I finally passed gas this morning. Yay!

[BabyGirl127 20]

Yesterday was a bad day. I was very nauseated and I had pains in my chest when I tried to take a deep breath. I hate the smell of every thing broths, shower gel, hand sanitizer, etc. I found my self crying last night bcuz I felt like I was getting worst instead of better. Today, is already better. I no longer haver cath but I still have my drain. I burp & pass gas so that is good. I also have the hiccups off & on. Anyone experiencing hiccups?

[Wendilou 180]

Yesterday was a bad day. I was very nauseated and I had pains in my chest when I tried to take a deep breath. I hate the smell of every thing broths' date=' shower gel, hand sanitizer, etc. I found my self crying last night bcuz I felt like I was getting worst instead of better. Today, is already better. I no longer haver cath but I still have my drain. I burp & pass gas so that is good. I also have the hiccups off & on. Anyone experiencing hiccups?[/quote']

I had the hiccups the morning of my surgery, but not since then. I'm glad you are feeling better today. My abdomen hurts when I do my deep breathing too.

[MaryMitchell 23]

BG127- glad this morning is better. I got the hiccups for a few minutes and they went away. I know its easy to get frustrated and feel down but know that you have a wider support network now. We are all here for each other. I'm going to have to get a new remedy for them now that we can't take bigs glues of water! I have lots of rumbling in my tummy but no toots yet! I seem to burp ok and my left shoulder is hurting. I'm gonna ask for more pain meds after I get my first liquid breakfast! Hang in there????

[Dorian 683]

I got my drain out--didn't even feel a thing. My IV blew up a bit so they took that out too. I'm supposed to be discharged this afternoon. Hopefully I can take a shower before I leave. Breakfast is chicken broth' date=' sugar free Jello and crystal light. I'm still a little sore in my tummy area, and now I'm taking liquid lortab for Pain. Excited to go home today! I've continued to walk the halls and I finally passed gas this morning. Yay![/quote']

Hope all continues to go well for you Wendilou! I would say that being alittle sore 2 days after major surgery is doing good.

[Dorian 683]

Yesterday was a bad day. I was very nauseated and I had pains in my chest when I tried to take a deep breath. I hate the smell of every thing broths' date=' shower gel, hand sanitizer, etc. I found my self crying last night bcuz I felt like I was getting worst instead of better. Today, is already better. I no longer haver cath but I still have my drain. I burp & pass gas so that is good. I also have the hiccups off & on. Anyone experiencing hiccups?[/quote']

Sorry you are not feeling the greatest. Hope things improve quickly for you!

[Dorian 683]

BG127- glad this morning is better. I got the hiccups for a few minutes and they went away. I know its easy to get frustrated and feel down but know that you have a wider support network now. We are all here for each other. I'm going to have to get a new remedy for them now that we can't take bigs glues of water! I have lots of rumbling in my tummy but no toots yet! I seem to burp ok and my left shoulder is hurting. I'm gonna ask for more pain meds after I get my first liquid breakfast! Hang in there?df89

Will pray the gas passes for you! hang in there!

[missmegan 37]

Yesterday was a bad day. I was very nauseated and I had pains in my chest when I tried to take a deep breath. I hate the smell of every thing broths' date=' shower gel, hand sanitizer, etc. I found my self crying last night bcuz I felt like I was getting worst instead of better. Today, is already better. I no longer haver cath but I still have my drain. I burp & pass gas so that is good. I also have the hiccups off & on. Anyone experiencing hiccups?[/quote']

I hiccup all the time! I especially notice it when I first start eating something and a whole after I'm done, but at other times too. I hope you're feeling less effected by smells and everything. Sometimes it's the anesthesia more than the surgery that can make you nauseous. Have a great day and keep us updated!!

HW 296 - SW 266.3 - CW 255.5

[MissTiff 38]

So I've been finding I have a bit of bad pain on the right side of my belly and when I get up to walk I have to "hold" my stomach. Soooo I bought some control top panties with extra support (seriously these things come up to my boobs lol) and now the pain is almost gone!! I can now walk around and do things with minimal pain. Woohoo for control top panties lol

surgery date - Apr 5th/2013 9am

[jules1210 33]

Had a bad night last night! I just broke down as the rest of the family was eating something different that smelled delicious! I went to get my dinner and started crying. My dad who has had the surgery asked me what was wrong... I said "I am just tired of eating the same things everyday. It's just so boring!" He has also had the surgery done and reassured me that the fist 3 weeks are the hardest and once I start adding more foods I won't even notice. I am so glad I have my parents to help guide me in this.

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[Vanna 85]

Gas pains are so bad. Gettibg up in half an hour to start walking