5 Days post-op. The chronicles of UGH to Woo Hoo!

[Teachamy 1,042]

OK--it's true what they tell you. Every day gets better. Surgery is not fun, and yes, I had a moment or 2 there in the hospital when I regretted it

. My side effects were nausea, nausea, and more nausea. It felt like I made the decision to give myself the flu, and I doubted it would ever go away. I am currently weaning myself off the 4 nausea drugs that were sent home with me, and so happy to report I have been drinking, eating sugar-free popsicles, and a bit of cottage cheese.

The Ugh:

1. My Afib acted up during surgery, so I ended up on the cardiac floor for 4 days. Not fun.

2. Trying to drink and retching non-stop.

3. The barium swallow.

4. Feeling at times like I was hit upside the head by a 2x4.

The Woo Hoo!:

1. I did it!

2. Nausea is better.

3. Drinking Water gives me a great sense of accomplishment.

4. Every day is so much better than the last.

5. Incisions don't hurt too much, and I imagine I will have few scars.

6. On my way to a healthier new me!

Amy

Edited December 22, 2013 by Teachamy

[Madam Reverie 2,958]

It's all good.

Glad you're feeling better by the day.

[MsK1972 112]

Congrats my friend..I pray you continued success. I am Actually going on 8

Weeks out and I'm very happy. I'm only 30 lbs down but I'm a slower loser, had a lower BMI of 35.7 but I still have just under lbs to go to goal, I haven't been Able to work out because I had another surgery at the same time that restricted me. But come January I'm in the gym. Really looking forward to summer FOR ONCE..

God Bless You

[Cupcake 801]

Congrats I'm glad your both during great .

[McButterpants 2,846]

Congrats!!!!