3/24...New Day New Me!

[Annesia 13]

Well its finally here...i completed preop today and will be ready to rock and roll first thing in the morning @ 530!!

I m beyond nervous! Im worried! Ive prayed and have others praying with me...idk what to expect..any advice?

What did you take/need/use durung your hospital stay? Pain levels?

[Shan5311 36]

Congrats !!! I am one week post-op and feeling great!! Definitely bring biotene mouth spray or something similar- the worst part about the first day for me was the incredibly dry mouth i had!!!! I could barely talk!! It helped soooo much!! I wasn't allowed ice chips or anything, just the wet swabs so the spray was a savior for me!!! My pain was not bad at all. My doctor had me on a PCA pain pump which kept me comfortable. Had some bad nausea immediately after surgery in the recovery room but the meds they gave me took care of it!! I was up walking the first night after surgery and everyday after that!! You will do great !! Keep in touch!!

[Annesia 13]

Thanks @Shan5311..i needed that motivation..any dos or donts youbwould suggest during my stay? My first week home? I am active so im ready to return to work asap, what was your recovery time?

[Healthybefore50 10]

Hi Anesia,

My surgery is tomorrow as well, just waiting on the phone call to tell me when. Good luck to you and I wish you a speedy recovery and awesome new healthy life!

[Shan5311 36]

Annesia- just do what they tell you to do!! Try to walk as much as you can and fluids when you are allowed. I brought loose pants and a shirt to wear in the halls- wasn't sure I needed it but glad I did- the gown was just so large and bulky!! Kept getting twisted lol. I did sleep a lot but that could be due to that fact that with a toddler at home, I needed to catch up!! Lol as far as recovery time, everyone is different. The only issue I have had is weak and lightheaded. But the Protein helps that. Haven't had much pain and no vomiting or anything like that. Hopefully your recovery will go smoothly also!!!

[Annesia 13]

@@Healthybefore50 i pray for great success for you...cant wait to talk to you tmrw afterwards!!

[Annesia 13]

@@Shan5311 thanks again

..i will b in contact tmrw!!