vsgalabama

I had surgery 2 days ago. I was never in any pain, in was just uncomfortable. My stomach was very sore and I needed help sitting up. I never had nausea. Today, I'm still a little sore with some gas but I'm fine. I've done some light housework today and I am eating and drinking just fine. My advice would be to walk as much as you can. It really does make you feel better
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Oh and you should know I am a big baby, I have low pain threshold and I'm terrified of doctors!
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I had surgery 2 days ago. I was never in any pain, in was just uncomfortable. My stomach was very sore and I needed help sitting up. I never had nausea. Today, I'm still a little sore with some gas but I'm fine. I've done some light housework today and I am eating and drinking just fine. My advice would be to walk as much as you can. It really does make you feel better
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I had surgery 2 days ago. I was never in any pain, in was just uncomfortable. My stomach was very sore and I needed help sitting up. I never had nausea. Today, I'm still a little sore with some gas but I'm fine. I've done some light housework today and I am eating and drinking just fine. My advice would be to walk as much as you can. It really does make you feel better
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It's a total breeze. Very basic questions. You'll be fine
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I finally found someone with the same date!
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April 21, 2016 surgery date for me liquid diet starts on April 14th excited
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I called my insurance at 3 weeks and they told me. I received the approval letter about 3 days later
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I took very little to the hospital other than some loose sweat pants as I hate walking around in the silly gown they provide. The hospital provided lip balm, disposable tooth brush, tooth paste, etc.
Spent 2 nights in the hospital as the pain on day one was significant for me. Switched from morphine to fentanyl and bingo, no more pain. Slept a lot, watched some TV, and walked every 4 hours. Was happy to stop the opiates and was ready to go home on Sunday (surgery was Friday morning). It was a little scary the first day home as I no longer had the magic IV to take care of all of my Fluid needs. The area around the big hole (stomach removal) was sore for about 7 days total, just made getting in and out of bed difficult. I went back to work the next week (just in the office) and got on an airplane and flew 2 and 1/2 weeks later (surgeon just said no lifting a bag into the overhead storage area, so I checked it). 5 weeks after surgery took the family to Universal Orlando and the beach.
For me it was just 10 days of no fun, then 3 months of adjusting (tired more than usual), and then didn't really notice it at all as my adjusted life become the new normal.

Congrats on your upcoming surgery!!
1. Things to take to the hospital: comfy clothes, lip balm, a small travel pillow (to brace against your stomach to help with the pain &for the ride home), cell phone charger, toiletries, I took Biotene mouthwash which was a life savior when my mouth was so dry. Those were the basic things I took. I have a tendency to overpack and took my makeup and nail polish and believe it or not I used both... Had to look good!
2. I took off for four weeks. That varies greatly from person to person. My job can be active and can get quite hectic so I was glad I waited. Plus the time gave me a chance to learn to eat and drink properly after surgery. Some people go back way quicker.
3. My pain levels were probably a 5 out of 10 right after surgery. I took the pain meds around the clock for the first week. I was able to walk right away. The more you walk the more it helps with the pain- at least in my case.
Overall, it's not a horrible experience for most. It's kind of like childbirth- the reward is so great we have a tendency to forget the pain!!
Good luck

April 18th as well! Start my liquid diet MONDAY. Oh my.
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