Finally home!

[silkouj 76]

First day back! Surgery was the 10th. They brought me back around 7:30 am for the procedure. Everything was good until they wheeled me up to the room. I started walking right away like they explained. I was so nauseous but I pushed myself. Ended up with a pca pump with morphine. Pain was at a good level. Walked again then felt a wave of nausea out of now where. Ended up vomiting about 60 cc of blood then 30 cc in front of the surgeon. They sent me back down for an endoscopy. They had cauterize a few areas. Ended up with two blood transfusions but overall I feel great now. Walking daily is a big help.

[amtc1204 1]

Please help! Where do you get the motivation to walk? I feel like crap! My surgery was the 11th. I just feel like laying around. This sucks so bad!!!

[treblecutie23 318]

Oh wow! Glad you're feeling better!

[Ashlegal 525]

@@amtc1204 Did they have you up walking in the hospital?

You have to work past the "crappy" feeling. It can be hard but very necessary. Time it with your pain meds, either 30 minutes before you are scheduled to take them or 30-60 minutes after you take them. Are you getting in enough fluids? Proteins? Being dehydrated can make you feel much worse than you should.

Hang in there, it does get better.

[bugsy72 117]

Scary!

I'm glad it's getting better for you now!