2 Days post op!

Oct 30, 2016

Had my sleeve done on the 28th, it took less than 45 mins(info from family).

Felt absolutely horrid afterwards. Severe nausea,convulsion(not vomiting just convulsing,nothing to come up).

Doctor refused to give me pain meds or nausea meds if I didn't walk 5-9 laps around hospital floor. I ran a high fever all Saturday, while still convulsing. And the doctor actually tried to discharge me. Hell no! 4 and a half hour drive - no way! I stayed the rest of Saturday night and a nice nurse gave me my meds in spite of the doctors cruel orders and I started to feel better. Temp finally dropped and fever broke and I agreed to be released Sunday afternoon. Made it home and rested a bit. I have been taking my meds 30 mins before due to keep down break thru pain and nausea.

I have been able to take on 6 oz over a hour and a half. Feeling better, been walking around my home.. I am going to my PCP for labs to make sure I didn't get a respiratory infection from the anesthesia BC I'm still running a low grade fever and blowing nasty chunks out my nose and coughing up bloody, green chunks. I told the anesthesiologist that it doesn't take much for me to get a upper respiratory infection due to my severe allergies and deviated septum. 

With all that said. I.did have some doubt and lots of second guessing myself. but its done, and all I can do is move forward and trust in my faith and my self. 

But I have to remind my family-Surgery,having my abdomen look and feel the way it does,having my stomach for the most part removed dar. sure isn't the "easy way out" so please people(family) stop repeating those lies!

okay,I'm off my soapbox! Just wanted to update my sleeve buddy! 

Love ya and good luck! Thank you for all ur support,I def needed it. 

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