Post Op: Day after Surgery

Aug 11, 2009

First off, have to say that the staff at the Long Beach Community Hospital are nothing short of amazing. They were so friendly and helpful. This was by far the nicest hospital stay I have ever had. Even the IV was easy-peasy.

Ok the part everyone really is interested in: The Surgery and recovery.

I know I talked to my Surgeon after I came out of Surgery but I don't remember it. I woke up to all the nurses who had gotten me setup when I first arrived. One of them even sat with me holding my hand while I woke up. I was a lot more conscience then I recall being from previous procedures. I wasn't in what I would call pain exactly, just very uncomfortable. It felt like the worst case of heart burn ever. I think being groggy makes it seem worse also. So no pain but, VERY Uncomfortable. This would slowly lessen throughout the day. When they asked how I felt they said that was pretty normal and I'd feel a lot better the next day.

They repaired a Hernia I didn't even know I had while I was under so they could of asses to the heartburn feeling too. I slept all day pretty easily. When I was awake I felt like I'd been punched in the gut. Again not so much pain but uncomfortable. I was up and walking around by afternoon. A bit unstable but not hurting or feeling sick.

The only real nausea I had was after trying to pee. It was really had to urinate the first 12 hours. After going I felt really sick and had to lay back down. I spent the evening feeling like my bladder was going to pop and having to get up every 90 mins or so to go. I was completely comfortable for most of the night. No pain, no discomfort.

They ran an upper GI series this morning and I got very dizzy during it and had to sit down a few times. After that I slept until they let me come home.

I feel a little strange, like I need to burp but can't and when i drink anything it kind of gurgles its way down which feels weird. My throat and hand are probably more sore than anything else.

I think getting used to drinking everything so slow is going to be the hardest part.

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