Ouch I am home

Wow what a wild ride .I am now on the other side and all I can say is this really hurts .I have read hundreds of profiles and I don't remember anyone saying how much this hurts.My surgery was done a week ago today Robotic(DaVinci) lap. I was in the operating room for 8 1/2 hours of actual surgery.My doctor said I was a tough case . I have a total of 9 holes .I blew out 3 IV's till they put a central line in my neck .Sunday 2 day post op I was rushed back into surgery one of my drains was pressing against my bowel and the pain was so bad I thought I was going to die. I finally got the nurse to call the doctor when I said that and my doctor was there in 20 minutes. The Doctor my mom,Tom and the nurse were run pushing me as fast as they could right into the OR.It was very scary.He removed the drain and went over everything.As soon as I came too again. I felt so much better. I was in the hospital for 5 days .I have the most energy right after taking my pain med because the nagging pain is finally relieved and for the most part as long as I keep current with the pain med's I am comfortable .I really though post op would be a lot less painful. I was okayed to give myself the B 12 shots and had my first one before leaving the hospital .I have no trouble getting in my water,protein and vitamins.My last drain was removed yesterday and I do not miss it. Maybe the pain will be worth it if I start losing weight I am still full of fluid.They pumped me full of 2 IV's at a time because I was not passing urine as I should have .I could not even button my pants when I came home from the hospital( They were 2 sizes to big and falling off my before surgery)....Dawn

WELCOME HOME DAWN!!!!!!!!!!!!KEEP US POSTED ON YOUR PROGRESS!!!! SANDRA A.

Sandra Thanks, I sure will....Dawn

Dawn, GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so proud of you!!!!!!!! They all tell me the pain will be worth it in the end. (i sure hope so) willby

Thanks Willby. I am sure counting on it....Dawn

Im so happy to hear your home! Sorry you had such a rough time though. Now that your home you will start to feel better! Just remember to go slow, follow your doctors instructions, and keep us updated!! Amber

Thank you for your kind words Amber.Everyday is a little better then the last....Dawn

Dawn, I am so glad to hear you are home and ok! I am sorry that you had some difficulty and hope you are back to yourself very soon. I am sure you will be losing soon and those pants will fall right off you! ((((HUGS)))) Karyn

Dawn, I'm sorry to hear you had such a hard time. I had no pain at all with my surgery, but, some of my fellow patients had the same experience as you. We are all so very different. Hang in there, it will all be worth it some day! Lori 384/282/170