Celia S.
1 week since surgery
Feb 01, 2010
I haven't really had time to get on, but I finally found some time (kids are napping
) I have been feeling much better since surgery. The drain tube and staples kind of slow me down so I cannot wait to have them removed on Thursday!! Since my last blog was short I thought I give some more details on this one. Last Monday I arrived at the hospital at 6:30, went to admissions and got all settled in. My 7am I was on my way into pre-op. I don't think I was ever stuck so many times in my life with needles. I had 2 IV's and an artery blood pressure thing (not sure of the name). I could not wait to be put out cause that was on the painful side. By 8:30am I was being rolled into the OR and that's all I remember. When I finally woke up and realized what was around me I saw my DH and I was so happy to see his face. It was about 2:30pm, I think I smiled and went back to sleep. I woke up again that afternoon to my kids, but I went right back out. I slept basically for 2 days. Most of it was a blur. My husband had off for my surgery and decided to take an extra day off because he was so worried, although I don't think he realized it was normal. I don't really remember talking or seeing too many people, the drugs really kept me out of it. Walking was not too bad. Once I got up and went it seemed to be much easier. I was not released from the hospital until Friday due to a mess up with dietary moving me from clear liquids to all liquids. Even though I slept most of the time I was still up every 2 hours, the hospital bed just about killed my back. I feel so much better now I even did some touch up painting in my hallway and living room.
My insomnia seems to have disappeared. Every night around 9 I am ready for bed and awake before my kids in the morning. I am still walking up every 2 hours, basically to adjust myself in bed, have a sip of water, and walk around the house quick. As far as meds I am taking reglan every 8 hours, protonix once daily, lovenox shot once daily, and roxicet as needed. I take my multi in the morning and calcium which I need to post a note because I remember my multi, but I seem to be forgetting the much needed calcium.
I have not weighed myself because I think if I see its not coming off fast enough will be discouraged instead of surprised. I actually can't wait to be weighted on Thursday. I pretty much sip, sip, sip all day long. I usually have a protein shake for breakfast the rest of the day varies. I eat at 8, 10, 12, 2, 6, and 8. I am sticking to the schedule the hospital had me on. Now I am working on other things such as taking better care of not just myself, but my surrounding. I cannot wait to get my body back to normal I have so many things I want to do. This was my first step to change my life for the better, no more procrastinating and bad planning, I will finish all my goals. I do need to make another youtube video and as soon as I can find my coat which has my camera in it I will. I am 24 years old and I have been walking around in a 54 year old body, life is too short and now I think I can finally really live so when I am 54 I will be feeling like 24.
This has been the greatest thing (besides my husband and kids) that I have ever done for myself. Thank you to Dr. Peters and his staff. Thanks to my husband and kids for being one of my biggest reasons for having surgery. A big thanks to Laura, I don't know what I would do without a friend/sister like you (she is my biggest supporter and also was kind enough to take care of my kids and house while I was in the hospital) All also a thanks to to all of you at OH, if it wasn't for your support and guidance, I may have not had the surgery. I am not the best at showing my appreciation sometimes, but I hope everyone knows how much they mean to me and if there is anything I could do for anyone please let me know!!
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About Me
Clarks Summit, PA
Location
21.6
BMI
Surgery
01/25/2010
Surgery Date
Nov 23, 2009
Member Since
Before & After
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