Surgery was today!

[teshadb 203]

Was in a room by1130. Was pretty out of it all day from anesthesia. Pain was rough for the first 6 hrs but the worst was when I had to get up and pee. It was even the incisions that's bothered me it's the gas. Stuck right around my ribs so taking deep breaths hurt. I have circulation stockings on. I had no drain or foley cath thank god!!!!! Once I got up and walked 2 laps then later another 2 laps I was feeling much better. It helped the gas move away from my chest and ribs. I highly recommend the whole Chapstick idea. Your mouth is severely dry but I have a swab I am using constantly. I was so afraid and nervous this morning but now the waiting is over and I am happy. I take my first drink tomorrow which I'm nervous about. I hope it doesn't hurt too bad. I just got done doing for more laps probably the last for the night. I thought they didn't make you walk the first day but I guess I was wrong and I'm glad I am anyway it makes you feel better. I will update you all tomorrow on how the drinking goes.

[thesuse2000 698]

Thanks for posting! Good to hear first-hand accounts. Glad you're feeling okay!

[GingerSlim 128]

So glad everything went well today! Hope you have a speedy recovery! Let us know all about that first sip!

[teshadb 203]

I'm not gonna lie this whole gas thing is torture. All in my cheat and shoulders which is making it difficult to breathe and lay back. It definitely got worse throughout the day. I had the lap band put in in 2009 and I don't remember it being this bad.

[teshadb 203]

Day 2 I'm not gonna lie the gas has been challenging for me. It has been affecting my breathing so I'm on oxygen. It hurts to take deep breaths. And I am walking a lot. I know it will go away soon it just makes moving a challenge. Sipping felt great today fluids are fine just sip slowly.

[cherrytree15 78]

Thank you for posting this. It helps a lot. I was at ease but I guess getting a little nervous as it gets closer. I think it's more anxious than nervous. But hearing everyone's experiences is help ful.

[sleevexcited 56]

Thanks for your updates ! Walk and rest- stay on top of pain meds!

Good luck!! Yeah!! Your on your sleeve journey now!

[Photo925 100]

Thank you for the updates.... I hope you are doing better as time goes by!!!

[teshadb 203]

Well day 3 was even worse. It was suppose to be my go home day and I'm still here because my heart rate was elevated and my blood count was high. So they feted a leak. I had and upper GI and a ct scan which they didn't see a leak. I was having really bad pain in my chest and rib and shoulder area which I thought was gas but they said it should be getting better not worse. So needless to say I was brought back to the OR last night for them to take a look at what my body was fighting my temp was 101 as well. They found Fluid in my chest area and the start of an abscess but no leaks. I was devastated that I had to go through surgery again I cried! I regretted my decision I have been in so much pain. But with the drains in draining fluid being on drugs and antibiotics things are lookin better and I feel better. Still have a long healing process to go but as long my white count goes down it should be ok.

[cherrytree15 78]

Awww Teshadb. I'm so sorry that you are having that trouble. Sending prayers up for you. I know you will make it through successfully! Try not to stress, get some rest. Do they know how this happened?

[thesuse2000 698]

So sorry to hear this! The good news is that they found the problem and dealt with it. This is one of the risks of surgery unfortunately, but it was caught and you will heal in time and do great. I imagine the worst is behind you now and positive healing and success are ahead

[DarbiMolly 188]

Congrats, glad they found the problem. It's surgery like any other and things can happen. Hope you are feeling better soon!

[sleevexcited 56]

It's just another part of your new journey, each day get to feeling a bit better than you did the day before!!

[BrwnsugabayB 23]

Congratulations! I'm excited to hear about your journey...I have been approved by insurance and I am waiting to meet with the surgeon this month!

[Toodie1974 39]

I hope you are feeling better today.