Sara R.
Post op recap
Jan 01, 2012
I am doing really well considering everything that just happened. I am on full liquids (protein shakes, jello, pudding, soup with no chunks, broth). I have been taking maalox and gas x strips like its the end of the world. It really helps with the gas pain that is still stuck in my collarbone area. I have started Omeprazole 20mg in the morning and evening and my multivitamins as well. The past few days since surgery i was only able to walk a little bit, i did go to the mall (a friend drove), parked by the entrance closest to the store i wanted to go to. there was a consignment store that was closing down, you could fill a bag full of clothes for $10. amazing deal right?! i got 5 bags filled with various sized clothes.incisions.... 4/6 incisions are healing properly. the lowest incision is really bruised and the belly button incision is infected :( yesterday it was incredibly sore. i saw a local walk in clinic doc who prescribed liquid Cephalexin, my surgeon is going to have me come in on monday so he can also look at it. it is still sore today but alot better than yesterday.
Exercise... I have been walking 30 mins total between little jaunts around the neighborhood, the mall and in my house. This morning i Went outside for a full 30 min walk. it made my collarbone hurt more causing me to stop a few times but overall it was a good walk. I think im going to pick up one of those baby belly bands at target to keep a little bit of pressure on my stomach. i am doing some serious guarding of my belly button port, it also feels better when there is pressure on it.
Weight loss... on my scale at home i weighed 283.6lb on friday morning. 278.4 saturday morning and today, sunday morning i weight 275.6. I cant wait to see what the weight will be at the surgeons office, I was 274.6 the morning of surgery, and our scales have always been totally different.
Nausea and Vomiting... I had some serious nausea in the ASC and then again when i came home on thursday. I have been fine ever since. i removed my scop patch last night, about 2 hours later felt nauseated so i just drank some water and layed down. I didnt do anything for the new year because of the nausea, i just layed in bed and read a book. My roommate helped me welcome in the new year instead of going out to party.
I miss my son so much, i just want to cuddle with him, but i know he would accidentally kick my tummy or cuddle too hard. and then i would get upset, so i am glad that my family has stepped up and agreed to watch him until 1/8/12 so i can heal as much as possible before he comes home.
Some things i am doing to stay busy and not just sleep the days away. watching movies, cross stitching and reading. Also my friends are taking me with them when they run errands so i can get out of the house. im hoping to make it to michaels today or tomorrow so i can make some rice warmers. Because my stomach is still distended and sore from the infection, i am sitting funny causing my neck and lower back to ache and the heated up towel and blankets are not lasting long enough.
This is all the details of everything i am going through.
Here are my emotions. I never thought to myself... what have i done! It still feel surreal. and i am happy! I am excited to be succesfull for once in my life re: losing weight and being healthy. i didnt make a new years resolution because i dont need to. i know what i need to do, i know what is going to happen. I do not have to come up with some snazzy line to remind me every day that i want to lose weight this year and then in 1 month quit and feel icky, then spend the rest of the year dealing with the failure. no, no no! This year, its going to happen! This is my year to become healthy and active!!! :)
Happy New Year Everyone!!! 2012!!!!!
