1 day post op. My experience

[thislette 13]

I come to Tijuana Mexico on the 3rd. I had my surgery yesterday with Dr. Garcia. My first day in Mexico was nice. The Marriott hotel is really nice and most of the staff spoke English. I got into Mexico really early so my driver brought me to the hospital to get some blood work and my ekg done early. They come and got all of us that were having surgery on the 4th and took us to CER Hospital pretty early in the morning. We were put right into a room and changed into a hospital gown. They gave me some stuff to calm my nerves. All of the Dr's speak perfect english. The other staff is about half and half but usually they know enough that you can help them figure out what you need.

I waited for quite a while before surgery because another girl went before me. Finally I was taken down to OR and I remember a man asking me questions about my name and where I had come from and that's it....I was asleep. I woke up very sleepy and nauseated. I'm not sure how long I was down there before they brought me to my room but my husband said I wasn't gone long at all.

I felt terrible when I first woke up. My chest was full of gas. It was the worst feeling. The bad gas pains lasted about half the day but wasn't completely gone until today. You can feel it getting a small amount better by the hour. I just kept telling myself it would pass. As soon as I was able I did some light walking as I was told this helps the gas pain.

I was so nauseous that walking made me sick at first. I actually threw up 2 times. Both times it was a very small amount but there was blood in it....the blood was normal. They also told me I could see some blood in my bowel movements but I haven't had one yet so I don't know. Throwing up was terrible. I was so scared I would rip something open because it was pretty violent feeling. I didn't mess anything up.

So today is the day after surgery and I feel soo much better. My tummy is sore like I did a hard workout. My drain tube is my biggest complaint....it hurts. It comes out tomorrow if I pass my leak test. Not much gas pain at all today....maybe just a little in waves but hardly noticeable. The gas pain also moves. It started real high up on my chest and moved down under my breasts. Today when I do notice a bit lingering it's on my sides toward my back.

They have been giving me antibiotics, pain meds, and nausea meds around the clock. They also drain my tube and check my vitals every so often. If I ask for anything they get it. I'm wearing normal loose fitting clothes. I was allowed a shower today and they changed my bandages right after. I can have Water and Gatorade today. Not hungry at all and haven't eaten a real meal since Sunday night. I did have broth on Monday.

So far my experience has been good. Yesterday my complaint was nausea and gas pain. Today my complaint is the drain tube. I am happy with the care I have received up to this point.

[dml77 69]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Hope you have a speedy recovery.

[AngelaWilliamsMD 290]

Sending positive thoughts your way!

[Sweet Pee 349]

Hope you feel better soon!

[thislette 13]

Thanks everyone. I'm getting my last message through IV now and then they will take it out. I'm excited for it to go because I'm swollen from all the fluids. After that I get my leak test, drain tube removed, and then back to the hotel I go.

[BigHarleyGuy1 149]

Thank you for the play -by-play.

Very helpful for all that are days away.

Thanks,

Mike

[_Kate_ 2,224]

Congratulations and best wishes for speedy recovery ! You're doing great

[antpatte 17]

thank you so much for the update - I will be seeing Dr. Garcia on Sept 11 - this helps to read these ! keep us posted !

[Dawny28 43]

Thanks for this post im having surgery in 2 days and looking forward to it

Also glad i know what to expect

Good Luck hope your doing well

[Madeira16 8]

Thank you for sharing! We are grateful to hear your experience

[Luvnme4eva 29]

When you return to the USA what do you do for a doctor?

[sbrainwater 44]

Congratulations! So glad it went well and you had your husband there to support you. Can't wait to hear more updates!