Recovery room-What I wish someone would have told me

[Okinawa girl 29]

Hi! I just wanted to pass some advice on to those who need it. I am 35 and have had three surgeries in the past 9 years. I was 27 when I was dx with thyroid cancer and went in for my very first surgery. It wasn't until much later that my husband had mentioned to me that he was told that I was having "trouble coming out it" in the recovery room. I didn't think much about this at the time but I realized later that no one told me that in recovery when I wake up it is time to start opening my eyes, talking, sitting up or doing what I could do to get of the haze. I seriously woke up in the recovery room and every time they would wake me up I was just so tired I would close my eyes and go back to sleep. I had NO idea. I know it probably sounds silly to some but I honestly did not know.

During my last two surgeries I made it a point that as soon as I became aware I made sure I stayed awake and was doing what I was suppose to do and made it out of recovery much sooner. I hope this helps someone!

[jane13 2,256]

I didn't know that - never had any surgery like this (wisdom teeth only) so thanks for sharing!

[ladycook9713 442]

I wish someone had told me that the "gas pressure" was going to settle up under my rib cage and feel like someone was sitting on my chest.

[elsaandanna 0]

Oh my goodness......the gas pain in my chest!!

[Okinawa girl 29]

You are welcome, Jane13

I keep hearing about these gas pains and I am not looking forward to them

[ladycook9713 442]

You are welcome, Jane13

I keep hearing about these gas pains and I am not looking forward to them

Luckily they pass quickly. I just wasn't expecting for it to settle under my rib cage on my left side. Made me feel like my heart was hurting.

A tip though. My nurse cupped her hands and basically beat on my upper back and chest. And it really helped to break up the bubbles. Also she gave me an ice pack that I put on my chest where the gas pain was and that seemed to help as well.

[Okinawa girl 29]

Ladycook I am so writing those tips down and taking them with me so I remember. I love great advice!

[notyomamasfro 2]

Is it the same kind of gas pain you get in your ribcage while you are pregnant?

[ladycook9713 442]

Is it the same kind of gas pain you get in your ribcage while you are pregnant?

I don't remember experiencing anything like this while I was pregnant.

Edited April 1, 2015 by ladycook9713

[dohickey01 8]

Is it the same kind of gas pain you get in your ribcage while you are pregnant?

I don't remember experiencing anything like this while I was pregnant.

It's like "trapped gas". I got sleeved on Monday and I'm finally getting relief. Walking, sitting up and getting someone to pat my chest/back seemed to help.

[The Candidate 3,215]

Thanks for all the tips!

[ladycook9713 442]

If your back hurts from the gas use a heating pad. Really helped a lot as well.