wantingabetterlife 364 Posted November 14, 2014 I'm packing up my stuff and flying in tomorrow. Best of luck and hope you have a speedy recovery!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Becca R. 59 Posted November 14, 2014 Excited for you, Sprocket! Here and hooked up. Come on over, Wanting a Better Life!! You're next! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenVSG2014 1,872 Posted November 14, 2014 Excited for you, Sprocket! Here and hooked up. Come on over, Wanting a Better Life!! You're next! Thinking about you today, Becca R.!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
healthierhappierme 14 Posted November 15, 2014 @@wantingabetterlife - thinking about you! Will be waiting for updates knowing you are doing okay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
healthierhappierme 14 Posted November 15, 2014 @@Becca R. - you have been on my mind all day. Hope you are doing good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Becca R. 59 Posted November 15, 2014 Wowie! Ok, those first hours post-op were ROUGH. I am so impressed by my doctors and nurses, though. Considerate, kind, and very gentle. Wondering how Sprocket is doing in these wee hours. I'm up working out the gas. Hurts, but getting better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Becca R. 59 Posted November 15, 2014 @@wantingabetterlife -- (Lisa) saying a prayer for you today!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sprocket 104 Posted November 15, 2014 Had surgery around 1 PM and it lasted about an hour. Went well, according to the doctor everything was as expected. Was nauseated when they brought me back to my room but they gave me some antinausea drugs and it's been good since. I've been walking a bit, but am incredibly dizzy so I have to use a walker. Every time I get up the dizziness has been less and less. This morning (Saturday) is better than yesterday. It was a little easier to sit up by myself and get back in bed after. Pain is tolerable - the incision on the left has been the most painful when I'm moving about. Drinking has been good. I've managed juice and Water so far. Makes my stomach gurgle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenVSG2014 1,872 Posted November 15, 2014 So happy to hear from you ladies!! Welcome to the loser's bench! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Becca R. 59 Posted November 15, 2014 @ -- hi! How're you doing? Wanna give me some hope that the world will stop spinning soon? I have to say that it's been really helpful for me to remember your experience and know that everything is normal. Thanks! @@sprocket -- I'm not allowed to drink yet, but sucking on ice chips. And yes, better than yesterday, but still really dizzy. We are surgery twins! So, PS, at least 50% of my nurses have been young dudes. I feel like I'm receiving medical care from Spain's soccer team! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wantingabetterlife 364 Posted November 15, 2014 I am on my last leg into San Diego. So excited!!! Glad all of you guys are doing well. Speedy recovery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sprocket 104 Posted November 16, 2014 (edited) @@sprocket -- I'm not allowed to drink yet, but sucking on ice chips. And yes, better than yesterday, but still really dizzy. We are surgery twins! So, PS, at least 50% of my nurses have been young dudes. I feel like I'm receiving medical care from Spain's soccer team! The ice chips right after surgery were so wonderful. My mouth was so dry. And yes most of the doctors and nurses have been pleasant to look at. Most of my dizziness has faded and pain is minimal (mostly just hurts when sitting up from lying down). I tire easily. Random nausea is a problem but haven't vomited (yet). The thought scares me. Worst thing so far was trying to take all my meds last night. My stomach did not like the sweet strawberry flavored antibiotic. At all. Edited November 16, 2014 by sprocket Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Becca R. 59 Posted November 16, 2014 @@wantingabetterlife -- thinking of you and praying for you! Check in when your world stops spinning, ok?? ***hug*** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wantingabetterlife 364 Posted November 16, 2014 @@Becca R. Thanks so much Becca. I have a great group of ladies with me here at the hotel. There are five of us going together. Can't complain at all about the hotel, it is great and so clean. And my driver, Remy, was fabulous. Just waiting to be picked up and taken to the hospital. I will check in after it's all over. Say a little prayer for us joining the losers bench today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wantingabetterlife 364 Posted November 16, 2014 @ Thanks! I will update everyone to let you know how it is going. So far everyone has been super! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites