crazedteacher 38 Posted April 26, 2013 Wow, my doctor required a 3 night stay. I am glad because I was in alot of pain after mine. I needed that morphine pump. Glad you are doing so well. Good luck and welcome to the losers bench. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacqueline K 93 Posted April 26, 2013 Wow, my doctor required a 3 night stay. I am glad because I was in alot of pain after mine. I needed that morphine pump. Glad you are doing so well. Good luck and welcome to the losers bench. My doctor has said that 95% of his patients go home the next day... I just get so amazed with the big differences I see on here between doctors! I wil admit that I'm nervous about having such major surgery and going home very next day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparklette 381 Posted April 26, 2013 My pain has mostly subsided. Only some in my upper left abdominal area. Got some Jello and diluded apple juice Taking it super slow. I didnt get a morphine pump. I was a little disappointed. But the nurse was really good at bringine me a dose every hour or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
padlrd 183 Posted April 26, 2013 Just do as your dr & nut tell you get your Water and Protein in walk as much as you can you will done fine keep a journal or do myfittnesspall it really helps to keep track of everything Good Luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparklette 381 Posted April 26, 2013 Thanks! I am home now. The pillow for the Car ride home is a genius idea. Btw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mscott63 2 Posted April 26, 2013 I'm glad to hear everything went well. Mine did too and I go home 2morow. Keep up the good work Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cookier224 238 Posted April 27, 2013 I'm glad to hear everything went well. Mine did too and I go home 2morow. Keep up the good work Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk So glad ur home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Judy A Travis 2 Posted May 1, 2013 Just saying hello and was wondering how you were feeling! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparklette 381 Posted May 1, 2013 Just saying hello and was wondering how you were feeling! I'm good. I've reduced my pain meds to night time only, I'm still having trouble getting my fluids and Protein in, but I have a new plan that I'm trying today! I'm still a little sore in one incision. but I have hope that it will get with the program soon. I haven't had any nausea, which is a godsend. I've been walking twice a day. According to my surgeon I'm having the "dream recovery". 1 elli'smommy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ksmith1970 6 Posted May 1, 2013 Sparklette how many days post op are you? I'm on day 6 and still a lot of pain on my abdomen in two spots when I walk or stand. I called the doc today And they said its from cut muscles and will take time. I just thought at 6 days out the pain would be all gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikkiba75 276 Posted May 1, 2013 Glad your doing well Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparklette 381 Posted May 1, 2013 Sparklette how many days post op are you? I'm on day 6 and still a lot of pain on my abdomen in two spots when I walk or stand. I called the doc today And they said its from cut muscles and will take time. I just thought at 6 days out the pain would be all gone. We had the same surgery date I think. I'm 6 days out also. I have pain at one incision, and It's not so much pain as tightness now. Just keep taking your meds, Walk, even when uncomfortable, and I actually put an ice pack wrapped in a towel on the incision and it helped a little, Then I put a heating pad, and it really helped loosen up the muscles. Start slowly starting to stretch reach your arms over you head, Try to contract your abdominal muscles when you're laying down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ncskinnymama 8 Posted May 1, 2013 Im so ready to eat fod again, but of caourse scared as to what will happen. Who's been cheating? and what have you eaten? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparklette 381 Posted May 1, 2013 Im so ready to eat fod again, but of caourse scared as to what will happen. Who's been cheating? and what have you eaten? I was craving tuna yesterday, I don't like tuna! I'm terrified of cheating! But I can't wait till the 9th. My family made burgers this week and I was so tempted to just nibble a little bit of meat. But I didn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ncskinnymama 8 Posted May 1, 2013 Ive been craving a burger, I dont think we should even consider beef for a while?.?...I want something other than the liquid diet. Im torturing myself with ideas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites