Hi Everyone! I was sleeved at 7:30 am yesterday and came home today around 2 PM. Other than extreme soreness and backpain from that horrible hospital bed, I feel pretty good. No nausea. The doctor told me to sip as long as I am awake (trying to get in 3 oz. per hour). I am disappointed that I can't take a shower until ater my drain is removed. He said sponge baths only. I hope all the others who had surgery yesterday are doing as well. Please keep in touch.

Congratulations on starting your journey to a healthier you! Glad to here you are home safe. Keep us posted on your progress.

Lily

Wow that's awesome!

i showered with my drain

i showered with my drain

Congrats I am glad you are feeling well and on the road to recovery.

i showered with my drain

Yup me too, the nurses helped me into the bathroom area and told me to set the drain container on the seat next to me while I showered. It felt so darn good to shower too.

Congrats I am glad you are feeling well and on the road to recovery.

Yup me too, the nurses helped me into the bathroom area and told me to set the drain container on the seat next to me while I showered. It felt so darn good to shower too.

yes that first shower is amazing lol.....u start to feel human again lol

Congratulations, glad to hear everything is going so well!!!

first of all congrats, now, i also showered, however, i did put the drain against my ribs and taped a freezer bag over it. so there is an alternative if you dont want to get it wet....

Welcome to the 'losers' bench! YAY! Hope you continue to feel well. I also showered with my drain with no coverings, but if there is one thing that this site has taught me is that EVERY surgeon is different. My rule...follow MY surgeon's orders exactly. Hopefully that evil drain will be out soon and you can shower freely!

How soon can I return to work? I dont hav a lot of time to stay home. I sit all day stand when I want. no stairs.

WOW, you were home so fast!! I just got home today! I was also able to shower with my drain but like others have said, totally just follow what your doc says! My NUT said I could go home and be on full liquids but the doc says clears only until Monday. I'm following the Docs orders!!!

I had surgery yesterday too. I am home today. Doctor told me to walk. I walked yesterday and today. How is your drinking coming along? What are you drinking and how much. Also, how are you feeling?