My surgery pre-op

May 09, 2013

I went through the 3 month surgery preop.  I did the myriad of medical clearances and preadmission testing.  I decided on the roux en y surgery, because I was told that that was the best choice for people who have an addiction to sweets.

My surgery was on 4/29/13.  What a saga.  In addition to the roux en y surgery, I awoke from anesthesia and was told that I also needed to have my gallbladder removed, umbilical hernia repair, hiatal hernia repair, and bowel resection.  The 5 days in the hospital was filled with pain, mediocre nursing care, and extreme thirst (5 days with no fluids).  On the second try on day 4 post-op, the barium swallow test showed the fluid went through.  Heaven.  I could have a medicine cup of water stretched over one hour.

I've been home from the hospital for 5 days.  Extreme exhaustion.  Belly pain improving, but not good.  Lots of reflux.  Clear fluids.  So boring.  Difficult with family cooking and eating around me.  The smells are torture, but I truly have no hunger.

Went to first follow-up checkup today.  Doctor told me the fatigue and weakness I have is to be expected due to the extensive surgery I received.  He advance me to stage 2 diet (milk, yogurt, applesauce, protein drinks).  Heaven after clear liquids for 1-1/2 weeks.  He also said I need to stay home from work for an additional 1-2 weeks (I was supposed to return after 2 weeks).  So, it has been a difficult past 10 days since surgery.  I truly hope I start feeling better soon.

My daughter's senior prom is tomorrow, then all the graduation festivities.  I must get myself stronger so that  I can accomplish all the things I want to do.  It will be so hard to attend and plan parties but not be able to eat anything, but I knew that when I signed up for this.

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