Time to Start Healing

May 21, 2011

Surgery went great...my surgeon was even amazed at how well it went.  I dont remember much when I woke up excpet throwing up, but because it went thru the ng tube it made it a little better.  I remember being grossed out and amazed at the fact that it was going thru that tube lol. My mom was waiting for me in the recovery room but I told the nurse she could be there but couldnt talk to me! Once I got to my room my sister was waiting there with my 16 month old neice. I was so happy they were there but sad I couldnt hold Anjalee. It still really bothers me now but soon Ill be thin enough to play and do all kinds of fun stuff with her!! The first 2 days were the worst as far as pain went. I hated when they would tell me it was time to walk because that meant sitting up which was horrible. It hurt so bad and I felt like I was going to break something. And plus the girl that was there to help was small and really couldnt get me up. I had a lot of problems peeing after they took the catheter out, they said my bladder got lazy and it will take time for it to work right again. Of all things to worry about I didnt think my bladder was going to be one of them! On average I was able to drink 3 protein drinks a day and some soup. They were really impressed and were planning on discharging me on day 3 but my red blood cell count was really low and not getting better. I ended up needing 2 litters of blood. It was kinda scary.  By 12 on the 4th day I got the ok to go home which I was super excited about but nervous too. The ride home was horrible, we got caught in Boston traffic so there was a lot of stopping and going. It was excruciating on my belly. Things at home started off great but then I started getting these horrible gas pains, bloating, and a really sore stomach. I figured I turned lactose intolerant but after talking to my aunt, whos a nurse, the pain was caused b/c I wasnt taking my pain meds. Yeah stupid on my part but I thought that was what was making me sick. I started back on them and Im starting to feel better. Weighed myself this morning and I havent lost anything. Was kinda bummed but Im sure Im still full of liquids and stuff. Ill wait another week before I check again.

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