December 1st anyone?

[VickieSH 0]

My surgeon released me from the hospital late yesterday afternoon. Unfortunately I had complications in that my blood pressure jumped up to the high-170s and my heart rate dropped below 45. According to the doctors it was related to the morphine. Although I'm home, I'm in an incredible amount of pain, both my port site as well as my back from laying on it (I'm a side-sleeper). They sent me home with LorTab elixir, but it doesn't seem to really help with the pain. Last night I became extremely nauseous and had the dry heaves. Today I started sipping the high Protein drink, but right now I can feel it swirling around in my tummy just begging to come back up.

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[roseyyyd1 0]

Welcome back Vickie! So sorry to hear it is a rough go, how is your BP and rate now? Have you been able to walk? Did you call your Doc about the pain? Just curious on how to take care of these things, sure hope you are dong better! And yes, you did the right thing! (Please share that with me when my time comes, lol)

Please keep us updated on your progress!

[Doxie 2]

Sorry to hear your having a rough time. My dr said I could take liquid (children's) motrin along with the loratab if needed. I was starting to hurt a little more last night and early this morning so I took the motrin too. I had bought a liquid nausea relief but haven't needed that yet. I hope you feel better soon.

[VickieSH 0]

Welcome back Vickie! So sorry to hear it is a rough go, how is your BP and rate now? Have you been able to walk? Did you call your Doc about the pain? Just curious on how to take care of these things, sure hope you are dong better! And yes, you did the right thing! (Please share that with me when my time comes, lol)

Please keep us updated on your progress!

Thanks for responding Rosey...my blood pressure is nearly to normal now as is my heart rate. I tend to be a martyr and don't ask for help till I'm truly suffering. So today I've felt miserable...depressed...nauseous...lethargic...and I didn't call my doctor. I took less of the Lortab and have been in too much pain today. I'm going to take another dose tonight before bed and if I'm not feeling better tomorrow, I'll call the doctor's office. I'm also having a real challenge in drinking fliuds so I know that's not helping my situation and recovery either.

[VickieSH 0]

Sorry to hear your having a rough time. My dr said I could take liquid (children's) motrin along with the loratab if needed. I was starting to hurt a little more last night and early this morning so I took the motrin too. I had bought a liquid nausea relief but haven't needed that yet. I hope you feel better soon.

Hi Teresa...trust me...as much of a crybaby as I am there is NO way children's Motrin is gonna have any impact on my pain. I have a super low tolerance for pain and I know I need something strong.

I just don't want the nausea that comes with opiates. :tongue2:

[trina4ufl 0]

Vickie--I hope you feel better soon!! I know that Loratab makes alot of people nauseous. Try to take it with liquids that are as heavy as you are allowed if you still plan to take it. It's much better when it's not on an empty stomach. Good luck and keep us posted!