ABetterMe

I've never been in a hospital before, therefore this was my first procedure/surgery ever. My pre-op diet was hard at first, but I did get used to it. On the day of surgery, I had to arrive at the hospital at 4:30am. In the surgery holding area, I changed into my gown, and an IV was started. Once the IV was started my family was able to visit with me. I was visited by the Dr., the anesthesiologist, the surgical nurse during that time as well. I remember being wheeled out of the holding area, then waking up in recovery. When I got to my room, I was still pretty out of it, but I remember that my mouth was extremely dry. I wasn't allowed to have anything to drink until the following day. Chapstick came in handy. They did allow me to swish water around in my mouth and spit it out. Not to scare you, but it was the worse pain I have ever felt in my life. The first few days suck, but it gets better. Get up and walk as much as possible. Trust me it helps. I was constipated for about a week and a half after surgery. Now I go about once or twice a day. At about 2 1/2 weeks post-op, I'm in no pain. Just discomfort if I sit or lay for too long. If you have any specific questions, feel free to just ask. I wish you two the best of luck with your surgeries. Keep me posted.

I am currently 11 days post op. My surgery was on 03/08/2012 with Dr. Nicholson at Forest Park Medical Center. I don't know anyone that has had this procedure, and it would be great to know someone that has recently had the surgery and/or will be having it shortly.