What was your first week post op like?

[lynnedilligaf 38]

I really appreciate all the comments. What you've all said is exactly what I've expected- all completely different experiences! It's good to know the different things I can potentially expect post op. That hop on hop off bus tour is a good idea! I've done them in a few cities and love them. Don't know why I didn't think of that immediately haha. Cheers!!

[kgilliam2009 2]

Oh Wow I can definitely remember my first week. I was in sooo much pain after surgery, extremely gassy. Even when I had ice chips and then 30cc's of Water every hour it still gave me gas from both ends. I even got uncontrollable hiccups. When I was finally home all I could do was drink my water, juice and popsicles. I could not stomach Protein til maybe the 3rd week. I was not hungry at all, I had no appetite. I am now 5 weeks in.

[Barry W 336]

The first week was a little challenging, but not such that I couldn't cope or anything. I didn't have a drain, I did have a good deal of pain getting in and out of bed, and my stomach was a little unsettled with gas and some nausea, also had a little diarrhea, things were noticeably better the second week and I began to feel myself again in the third week. It wasn't until maybe the 6th week or so that I'd say I felt pretty normal all around...

[magoosmom 115]

Make sure to get up and move around as much as you can on your flight back home. Blood clots are a risk after surgery.

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[chycky 671]

Exhausting

Not as bad as I thought it might be

Draining

Fluid overload

Walk walk walk

A time to rest and take it easy