:redface1:The surgery took about 2 hours, (I'm told) and it went well. My Doc likes to put his patients in delux accomodations, so I am living the sweet life while I recover.

WARNING! TMI SECTION:

I am very gassy, and have been encouraged to belch as much as possible.. So I've been walking around burping like a 10 year old boy does for fun VERY unladylike!.. I am still having bouts of nausea and spitting up plegm.. that's the most uncomfortable thing..., that & the dry heaves.. They are going to keep me cathed for a couple more days until my "output" increases... (looking forward to losing that thing, I can tell you)

Over all I'm feeling pretty good.

There was a little spot on my leak test that the doc thinks is just a curve.. but they're holding me a couple extra days to get another look. He doesn't seem worried, so I'm not. And hanging out here won't be a burden. I'm looking out a 14th floor window at the East River in Manhatten, a truly gold-plated view.

So now I'm playing a waiting game.:biggrin2:

I have had some cramps im my stomach. They have been only slight. I have been able to walk every day.

Well, I got a call through to the Doc's PA on Tuesday

Well I got a call through to my Doc's PA on Tues, around 3:30pm. After I described the cramp, she said I should come on back through their ER and get an ultrasound for a DVT.

We got back to the hospital about 5pm, waiting HOURS until the tech was available, and the picture reveiled that, yes, I have a clot.

So it was back into stir for me again while they pump some Lovenox into me and figure out how to get me home on a coumadin regimen.

At least they put me back up in the penthouse!

THEN a routine check of my potassiium showed that it had dived back down into dicey territory and they started an IV drip.

So.. first we have to get that back up, then they have to teach me how to give myself lovenox shots THEN we can try to get me the heck back outta here:confused1:

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I am sorry to hear that you are back in the hospital. But I think you are in good hands. I know they took very good care of me there. I hope you have a speedy recovery.

ADNK, bummer, I am so sorry to hear this. At least you got in and got it checked and are getting care and treatment. Lots of luck to you in your recovery.

I hate to hear that you are back in the hospital. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us updated on your recovery.

Sorry to hear about your backset. What test did they do to find the blood clot and where is it? Please keep us posted.

Sleeve sista!!! Oh no. That is awful. I am so sorry you are going through this.

Did they tell you where the clot is? Were you having symptoms of low potassium?

Most important did you get a room with a view?

Hope you're feeling better. I'm sorry to hear you've had such trouble with the surgery.

Does everyone have to have a catheter? I'm supposed to get up a dangle my feet over the edge of the bed within 4 hours of having the surgery anyway? Surely if all goes well I could make my own way to the bathroom?

Have a look on the internet for circulation exercises - there are exercises where you can flex your feet/legs/knees (or arms) in certain ways that promote blood circulation which should help with cramping. I sleep on my arms under the pillow at night so I often get pins and needles in my ring and pinky fingers. I'll have a hunt around for the web site for you.

Edited September 26, 200916 yr by barefootinablacksea

No, not everyone has a catheter. Dr. Aceves' doesn't use them (thank God) ... I did have to have my urine measured each time I went to be sure the output was good, but I'd rather that than a catheter.

Oh I forgot about that Vegas. I am so glad I didn't have a catheter. I have enough pain in that area every day from my interstitial cystitis. When I went to the urologist, he used one and it was painful. I am REALLY glad Dr. Aceves doesn't use one. I forgot all about them measuring the output. I remember now thinking that IV the first 24 hours was sure filling that measuring cup!