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1day Home And Day Of Surgery Update

By h0pefullh3art

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Well I learned that my body does not tolerate anesthia very well.. I woke up in intense pain and got morphine which helped.. Got moved to my room, walked from the stretcher to my bed and within and hour I was dry heaving and in intense pain I cudnt help but cry.. The dry heaving and pain went on pretty routinely so bout every 3-6 hours I was dry heaving... I was Gettin up and walking around inbetween and felt fine but once those episodes kicked in it was all over n it felt like such a set back.. Well I was wide awake all night got about and hour sleep at 1am., then the nasuea and dry heaving hit me at 2 I got morphine and that knocked me out good.. Woke up in minimal pain, no nasuea since...... Got discharged home and so far the pain isint that bad just a bit discomforting. I have been up walking round my house frequently and my shoulders are starting to hurt so hopefully the gas will be gone soon!!! My dr. Said I was doing great and to just rember to walk and drink plently of water..

 

Well, that's how things are right now, insicions are starting to tingle a bit and it feels kinda weird.

For my first big surgery ever I think im doing pretty good.

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    godsgirlnky

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    My dear h0pefullh3art, I pray that your next day will be better. Please keep us updated on how you are doing.

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    ~Sharon~

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    So sorry you were feeling so bad post-op! Each day will be a bit better! :) Hang in there!

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    h0pefullh3art

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    the dry heaving wasnt even that bad it was the pain caused from it since they r abdominal incisions. I used a pillow to support my stomach every time i coughed, sneezed, or got sick. Im hoping to take a shower tomorrow since my dr said it was okay and hopefully loosen up my muscles a bit, i would loveeeee to sit in a hot bath to relax but that cant happen.

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    GermaineF

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    wow not good, my surgery is tomorrow and i'm a bit nervous, but that's to be expected. I hope your recovery gets better..

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    journeytohealth

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    oh no! were you scheduled to stay in the hospital or did they decide to keep you b/c of your reaction? I guess i was lucky in that I was discharged about an hour afte waking up. I too am trying to walk around (need to drink more wate) but I'm also experiencing the shoulder pain. Thats so weird to me! Hope you're feeling better!

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    horsegirl315

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    I've never had anesthesia but my mom had that same reaction when she had back surgery 2 yrs ago...hoping I don't have a problem too! Glad to hear you're feeling better!

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    h0pefullh3art

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    I was scheduled to stay in overnight.. I am fine now, no nausea, minimal pain. Moving round still a little slow specially after i just wake up or have been sitting for a while i feel like an "old lady" cause i walk all hunched over. But other that the first day I have had no problems, my incisions look great, like i said minimal pain due to the gas and occasionally when i move cough, hiccup, or sneeze. My throat does still hurt a bit from the breathing tube they put in me durin surgery but that will hopefully go away in a few day

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