jeweledcitrus

I've had three C-sections, tubal, hernia, open hysterectomy, and then just had bypass three days ago. I do have to tell you, those are a good training ground. In my opionion, this pain is nothing! Of course, I hurt and wanted pain meds, but the difference being that all the other incisions were below my belly button and use a whole different set of muscles. Remember how you couldn't even clear your throat, let alone cough afterwards? No problem. I had surgery at 2:00 on Friday and my doctor was ready to send me home at 6:00 Saturday. There was a problem getting my scripts filled and I was not about to go home with only tyleno! I stayed one more night and went home by 11:00 on Sunday. One more night made all the difference. I was a teary mess on Saturday. I pretty much slept the whole time in the hospital except for my little walks and answering the "how are you?" texts. I have my 15 year old daughter home today, which was nice--moral support. Yesterday it was good to have someone bring me things, but really today I'm doing pretty great. I can't believe it. I did take two naps. I'm 51, so it's not like I'm still in my "bounce-back years". My doctor told me I could go back after a few days. I think that's too soon, because once you go back, life doesn't slow down, so I'd take at least a week and plan on feeling well rested.

I had gastric bypass 3 days ago, and just came home yesterday. My incisions have been looking fine--I did spring a leak in the hospital in one and again yesterday--same one. The nurse wasn't too concerned in the hospital, just put a gauze on it. I did the same yesterday and it was fine. Tonight when I looked at it, the area below my incision looked all bumpy and kind of like cauliflower ear that wrestlers get. Does anyone know anything about this? I should be sleeping, but I'm a bit freeked out.