Gallbladder surgery, hernia repair and NSV today! Doing well :)

This morning, I had my gallbladder removed, along with an umbilical hernia repaired.  My husband and I arrived at 6:30am, as instructed only to be told that I was the doctor's 10am surgery.  So, we waited.  My husband truly is an amazing person.  I may complain about him (we've been together nearly 30 years) but when in need, he is right there at my side without a complaint.  My recovery wasn't as it should have been.  I have allergic asthma, but haven't had a severe attack...just discovered with testing and treated very well with an occasional inhaler use or minineb treatment. 
Today, however, I thought I was going to die!  I've had allergies for the last few days with sinus drainage, cough and itchy eyes.  During recovery, I couldn't breathe.  All at once, everything tightened up, I was wheezing and struggling to get a breath.  As I raised my hand to get the nurse's attention, she was on the ball!  She called for a STAT respiratory therapist...more than once.  When the RT got there, she even fussed at him for taking so long.  He gave me a breathing treatment, as she gave me meds in my IV, then he gave another kind of treatment that finally gave relief.  I couldn't keep my oxygen up, though.  It took forever!  Finally, I was able to cough, use the Incentive Spirometer, and they let me come home.  For a bit, it was a concern that I may have had to stay overnight.  Not something I wanted to do. 
Now, I'm doing fine with my breathing with my inhaler fixed at my side.  I have a small amount of clear to reddish drainage from the far right incision and the one in my belly button. 
I've been able to take 3 protein shakes, cottage cheese and SF jello without problems...also my nighttime meds.  I've missed a few Calcium and my multivitamins, but I'll get back on track tomorrow. 
My NSV, you ask??  I went to PreOp room to find a "normal" sized hospital gown on the bed.  I thought about asking for a larger one, but decided to give it a try.  OMGoodness!  Not only did it fit around me, but I could tie it and it provided coverage!  I was tooo happy :) 
There is a 5 K walk/run that I wanted to do at the first part of May.  I may not be able to do it.  After recovery, I only have 2 weeks....give or take....to get ready.  Guess I could go and just do as much as I physically can do?  It's for Kentucky Association for Sexual Assault Programs, Inc. We'll see.

Janet
 

Good luck with your recovery. Take care!

Thank you!

Glad for you to have this behind you!  Jane

I'm glad, also.  It was a quick decision to have it done, I don't want that pain again.  We'll just have to see if it limits my food choices. 

Janet

Glad you are doing much better! And what a NSV! Congrats :)

Thanks!  :) 

Wow you went through a nightmare from the sounds of it, I wish you a speedy recovery and hopefully you will make the 5k.

Good luck.

My daughter really wants to do the 5K with me.  It's an organization that I fully support, so even if I did half of the walk, I'd hopefully be helping. 

Janet

Wow, what a day! I'm so happy to hear you're doing okay! I just want to give you a hug!! Take care of yourself.
As for the 5k, its for an awesome cause....I'd do what I could and be proud of myself for even trying!!