Jen68
Surgery experience and observations
Jan 30, 2013
Good morning! I had my surgery 3 days ago and want to share my experience so far. I am sitting in my hospital bed...it is 5:15 am. I needed to get up and pee (to fill my "hat" so they can measure my urine output)
day 1...surgery day. Very calm and all the staff were fabulous and did a great amazon of keeping my family in the loop. Signed in at 12:30 and they had me back gowning up and preparing me by 12:45.
My surgery was supposed to be at 2:00 but we started early. I only remember being strapped down and then waking up in recovery. Came to my room about 4:00. The only downside was it took about an hour to get my pain/discomfort under control as they didn't get my pump hooked up right away. After that I perked right up! By 8:00pm I was telling my family that I couldn't believe how great I felt.
I was pretty much up all night as they kept coming in to check vitals, urine output, and to look at my belly. I faithfully pushed my button for pain control. But by 10 am the next day I felt like my pain mess were making me crazy so I asked for just plain Tylenol.
the highest my pain has been was an 8. And that was just because my pump didn't get hook Ed up right away.
I had my first walk the night of my surgery. I walked four times yesterday. I found that the walking really helps to get the gas and fullness out a of my belly. I gained 5 pounds after my surgery!!!!! This am I have lost 2 of those pounds. My tummy is a little tight and distended and I've been reassured that is just the gas.
Last night I asked for some liquid Lortab for pain and it really helped my pain. But I just woke up with more pain so took some oral liquid Lortab. My Dr found a hiatal hernia so I that repaired also.
I am Going home today and ready for my own bed.s
No regrets. My biggest struggle will be my love of food...I think this will always be a struggle for me. But I Am prepared.d..if I need to get therapy for my food issues I will. I have come too far in this process.
