I'm Home and Recovering

Nov 18, 2009

Hi my fam,

I'm now on the Loser's Bench as I crossed over to my new life. This pain is horrible and I stay drug up but knew that this is what to expect. It is way worst than having a baby, but I'm trying to get through it. My family has been very supportive and right now i can't wash myself up yet, so my mom did it for me and my daughter helped. I was thankful for that.

I hate taking the Lovenex shot which is the blood thinner dose they sent me home with. I have to shot myself in the love handles everyday for about 2 weeks. I'm taking Percocet and another drug for gas and to help my bowels get moving. I miss the  hospital though because they were very cool and professional and I had my medicine readily available and pressed the button whenever needed. Oh that was the life and then to come home and try and swallow these pills. Dude I've gagged a couple of tiimes. You know my natural defense.

I can only sleep on my back or sit up straight in my bed with made pillows. I can't sleep on my side like I use to not just yet. I'll get there soon.

Some tricks that I've learned:
-don't wait until the pain start kicking you in the butt, take your meds when it wears off
-although my doctor said to take 1-2 pills every 4-6 hours, they told me it was ok for me increase 2 pills as often as needed
-do WARM COMPRESSETS all day and all night either heat up a towel in the oven or purchase a heating pad (this is a life saver and my soreness has reduced tremendously)
-chicken broth is a great substitue for food when you get hungry besides the protein. It has me thinking that I'm eating chicken the illussion works for me know
-walking is very important to prevent blood clots and I take my pain medicine prior to me going on a walk to reduce the pain
-keep a pillow on your incisions as it helps provide cushion in case if you cough, sneeze or laugh. that pillow is a life saver for car rides as well.

I'm having a hard time getting in my protein because now i can't take the taste. I have two different ones and I'm just done. I think it is that I'm done with this liquid thing now, but I'm going to follow the rules until i go to the doctor on monday and hopefully i could do pureed soups or something. That's liquids and if you guys have some tips out there to help me get in my protein please let me know.

I want to thank all of you for your supoort and calls during my stay in the hospital. You are the BEST :+)

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About Me
glen allen, VA
Location
40.9
BMI
RNY
Surgery
11/09/2009
Surgery Date
Feb 06, 2008
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