One week postop
Well I was sleeved last Monday and let's just say it hasn't been a walk in the park. The pain/nausea has been pretty intense. I've struggled really hard to even get in 20-30oz of liquid. The surgeon wants me to take it slow due to the nausea, he says a little is better than throwing up if I take too much. This was my 10th abdominal surgery and he feels that is why I'm just not bouncing back very well. Also I had been sick for about 3 weeks leading up to the surgery. He doesn't think anything is wrong, just thinks my body is taking it's sweet time recovering.
I have read so many posts on here about the constipation issues, but I have had the complete opposite. I have had diarrhea every 3-4 hours since Thursday. Will this clear up once I can have some real food in me??
On a good note, I weighed today and I lost 14lbs since surgery!! It's good to know that all this pain isn't for nothing. I know I haven't been as active this past week, but I am reading as much as I can and soaking up all the knowledge I can from the veterans. I appreciate everyone that posts on here and I look forward to sharing my journey with ya'll!
They gave me Zofran because it is sublingual, but Zofran didn't work for me in the hospital and they gave me Phenergan which worked great. Only problem is I would have to crush the pill and it tastes horrible and I think it would make the nausea worse. I have a really hard time getting my pills in. They make me really sick for about 45mins to an hour after taking them.
on 8/12/13 4:51 am
Thank You! They tried that while I was in the hospital and it wasn't very effective for me.
I'm right there with you! Dizzy, food make me go blah! I don't know how everyone on this site isn't as miserable. I've never had surgery and it hit me like a ton of bricks. I've been constipated but that the least of my worries, on my period and not eating enough I'm so weak I can't walk far without getting sick feeling. I sure hope this was worth it.
on 8/12/13 6:23 am
on 8/12/13 8:29 am
This was my first abdominal surgery and it's been pretty tough on me as well. Today is the first day I feel somewhat lucid. I've been forcing myself to get up and move around. My husband and I walk around our home (1 acre of land) twice a day. I try not to compare myself too much to others here because I just cant get up and walk around the block at this point in my recovery. Another victory for me today was the fact that I havent had to use my zofran at all! I'm hoping you gradually get to a point where you're at least comfortable. Congrats on the 14 lb weight loss!! I have to take it on faith that these vets know what they are talking about and one day I wont regret it...