Post Op...Finally

Jul 09, 2009

I'm home from my surgery..well sort of.  After undergoing RNY gastric Bipass on 7/6 i stayed in the hospital for exactly 48 hours before I was released to my mother's loving care.  My mom has been so great through this whole process.  She was there from 12pm to 10 pm both days in the hospital and now that Im at her house she is waiting on me hand and foot and giving me the space to walk around when I need to.  I'm up and about a lot better than I thought that I would be, but the gas pain is really bothering me.  I feel like a hot air balloon.  I am suprised at how full I am and how much I DON"T care about food.  I never thought that I would get to this point.  One thing that's a hang up for me is that I can't sleep in a bed.  Last night was my first night out of the hospital and I had to sleep in my mom's recliner instead of the bed in the guest room because I coudn't get comfortable.  My girlfriend of 3 years is looking forward to taking me home on Sunday so that she can take care of me but if I can't sleep in a bed by then, I'll have to stay at my mom's.  We only have a very low couch and a bed in my apartment so if I can't sleep in a bed then really, I won't have anywhere to be comfortable at home.  I feel bad because I know that she's excited about bringing me home but I don't think it's going to work.  I know there are a few other's out there who had there surgery on the same day or it's upcoming soon.  Good luck to everyone!

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