Angela P.
Little over 2 weeks out...
Feb 14, 2009
I haven't posted because I have been up (and out) doing stuff! Which I suppose is good, but I do want and need to document what is happening.Surgery was on January 28th. It went really well. I barely remember seeing Dr. Smith that evening when he came in my room to check on me, but he did tell me that I have 2 oz. stomach and an 85 cm CC. All that makes me very happy since I had told him I wanted him to be as conservative as he was willing to be since I was pretty convinced that my body is going to be one that is resistant to losing weight. I feel good for the most part. Not quite myself yet, but I think it's just because I get tired easily. I have tolerated all that I have choked down, meaning I haven't thrown up at all. I have been nauseous a few times, but only took a couple of phenergan total. Most of the time, I can take an ounce of Maalox Plus and I'm good to go (per Dr. Smith, of course).
The hospital staff were great. For anyone reading who wil go to Dr. Smith and Wellstar Kennestone, I really had the best experience. The nurses were great, and I made sure I told the patient advocates to give gold stars to my 2 nurses, Joni and Lisa. I also had some really sweet techs, and Mary and Inell were great, too. They were all attentive to my needs, and I never had to ask for pain meds twice. The room was clean and nice (I had a private room, and it was worth it, so spend the extra $30 a day and get one!) I could see the skyline of Atlanta and I could see Stone Mountain out of my hospital window. Not the worst view ever, I gotta tell ya. All in all, I felt very well taken care of, especially by Dr. Smith as he came to check on me twice a day! He is SUCH a wonderful man, and I feel very blessed to have him as my surgeon.
Beginning to poop again was kinda iffy. I was totally unprepared for the stench that my poops were in the beginning. I can tell the smeel is changing as my diet advances. It was liquid until we got home and I started crushing my calciums. That helped it to firm up some, but still pudding consistency. As of yesterday, I had to finally admit to myself that I have a small hemorrhoid. It bled early on, but that has subsided. I have always wiped gently with the medicated wipes, and have really tried to pamper my bum. I used the ointment, and it has really helped with the pain. Well, it's more uncomfortable than anything. All in all, I'm glad it's not worse.
Food still sucks because it's liquid or pureed. I am definitely one of those who ate with their eyes first. I know that this too shall pass, but for right now, nothing is appetizing. I'll be glad when I can have solid food. I do have to admit that I cheated this morning and had a really really soft scrambled egg, and it was gloriously good. I will try to be good though until Wed. when I can advance to soft foods. I do look forward to that.
Well, that's about it for now. I go back to work on Monday. I am bored here at home, yet I am dreading going back because I hope I don't have any issues with pooping, etc at work. I know I can get in my water, etc., but I am still anxious to see how it goes. I will bet that I get really tired, but if I do I know I can probably cut back to half-days for a week or so. My company is great!
Oh yeah, and I've lost 23 pounds since surgery - I suppose that's nothing to sneeze at in 2 weeks.
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About Me
Durham, NC
Location
28.2
BMI
Surgery
01/28/2009
Surgery Date
Jul 23, 2007
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