txpatticake
No Sugar Coating
Mar 17, 2009
And, I'm alive! You get so drawn into the pre-op gotta do stuff that you roll with increasing tide. The date's set, all of the major tests are done, your registered at the hospital and bam! The day arrives!It came, it went and I'm so glad it's behind me now. In all honesty, be prepared because it's not walk in the park. And, yes, the ultimate results will be well worth it. What am I talking about?
Sore, bloated tummy for the first four days
Tremendous, mind-boggling pain from trapped air/gas...they fill your body cavity with air so they can work around in there. The pain was relentless, never ending and brought me to my knees more than once. It trailed across the middle of my back for 4 long days or 96 continuos hours.
Think of the worst pain you've ever felt in life and multiply that by 100 and think, non-stop until all of it escapes. It's trapped. It's in the abdomen. It's in the shoulders. It's in your back and it's a monster! Suddenly, I was asking myself, 'what have I done to me???'
And then, suddenly, it was over. My entire body relaxed, I was worn out from no sleep. I came home on Thursday and had not been able to lay and sleep in the bed until early morning, yesterday. I sat in the recliner. I sat all over the sectional. I sat at the kitchen table. I sat at the computer. I leaned on the chest of drawers. I leaned on the top of the television. I was searching high, low and in between for R E L I E F!!
In the midst of everything, I developed bronchitis and had see the pulomonologist to make sure it wasn't pneumonia. It wasn't, thank goodness! So, put on strong antibiotics and all...making recovery now from everything.
Yesterday was the 6th day after and I was like a new person! Eureeka! Hallelujah! And, thank you Lord!! I think I'll live a little longer now!
A huge challenge coming home is figuring out how much is enough, how do I get all the vitamins in and how do I get close to all the protein? It's been a job...finally getting a 'fix' on it all.
So, for all you folks in the wings, tie a big knot and hang on! Your life's going to turn topsy turvey for a while once it's done! Prep yourself mentally and maintain your focus...you'll need it!
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About Me
Humble, TX
Location
43.5
BMI
Surgery
03/12/2009
Surgery Date
Aug 05, 2008
Member Since
