Home from the hospital

Well it is New Years Eve and I am home with a small pouch. So happy that the surgery is over with---now the healing process. It was hard to get my fluids in while I was in the hospital, and I guess it was due to the Iv fluids making me feel full and bloated. So I came home this morning, and got myself settled, so far I drank 20z of aquafina flavored water, 1 sugar free jello, 1 Popsicle, and 1-8 oz of isopure. So I think I am doing pretty good, I am just trying to stay moving, and drinking so that I won't get hydrated. I feel a lil sore and tired, so I took 2 crushed up Tylenol to help ease the pain, and later on before I go to sleep I will take the prescribed liquid narcotic. I got to blow in that air thing they give you after surgery--it helps exercise your lungs, and it helps prevents pneumonia( boy is that hard it seems like I get short of breath really quick, and I did not have this problem pre op) They wanted to discharge me last nite, but the pharmacy had closed and I would not have my pain meds, so I asked if I could stay until the morning. Well I am happy to be home, and Happy New Years Oh family be blessed, and as soon as I start healing I will feel alot better!

Donna,
So glad things have gone well! Here is wishing you a speedy recovery.

Thanks Libby I appreciate the support!

Yea that air thingy I remember that I am glad you are home get some rest and have a Happy NewYear.

Thanks Gbmc buddy I just feel so worn out, and I am just try to move in between naps. Well I will keep you posted and the same to you

My surgery was the 28 and im feeling better as each day goes by what you have said i think you are doing great..Im only getting in about 35 oz of fluid each day..Im scared im going to get dehydrated. Keep up the good work!

Sounds like you're doing good!  Happy New Year and Happy New Life.

I know how you feel! I was set free Christmas day and all I did and still do a lot of is sleep! I also had a hard time getting my fluids in. But I get better everyday. I think today I might have even reached my goal all ready. Just remember to keep sipping and walking like everyone keeps saying! Kudos to you for being able to drink the Isopure-lots of protein but IMO, I think it tastes like sour milk. I am attempting to go to the bar tonight (I have a friend playing there), but instead of tipping back the Whiskey, I will be tipping back my Nectar Pink Grapefruit! LOL..........I am sure you will be feeling better real soon. Have a great New Year's recovering, and just remember, sleep is what your body needs, so get plenty of it!

I'm glad u made it home and doing good. I've been home since Thursday and been in so much pain one of the main things is no pain meds all the cvs stores around are on bac order wth I must say I full a lot better today now its time to get these fluids in.

When I came home from the hospital, I kept a timer next to me.  I set it for 15 min to remind me to drink.  I would change it up from protein drink, chicken broth then beef broth.  I made sure I drank even though I wasn't thirsty.  Keep drinking!