Day 1 after surgery

Jonesie · December 30, 2010

So I had my GPS yesterday with Dr. Watkins. I can totally feel the gas pain but my abs and incisions don't really hurt unless I stretch or stand tall. I can walk around the house pretty normally and am considering taking the dog out for a walk later. I only took the pain meds to sleep. Haven't taken them any more. Also I've only been drinking Water to stay hydrated. Feeling good there so I'm going to make some chicken broth for lunch. Made some Jello and that's chilling in the fridge.

Something I didn't know before hand... How freakishly dry my mouth was all day after surgery! Maybe that's how they get you to keep sipping that water. Mouth isn't as dry today. I'm sitting with a heating pad on my neck/shoulders because of the gas pain... Not unbearable but a little uncomfortable. The only excruciating pain was when I got the hiccups last night. Talk about bad. I was in tears. I couldn't guzzle down water to get rid of them and holding my breath hurt too. They finally went away and that was a huge relief.

I'll update more later!

TijuanaPlication · December 30, 2010

Hi Jonesie, you sound like you're doing really well. I remember it really hurting if I hiccuped or burped but that went away by about day 5. All the best and I'm sure everything will continue well!

Jonesie · December 31, 2010

2 days out now.

Feeling better about the gas pain. Sipping on my Water and protien shakes. Had some applesauce last night and that went well. Tonight being NYE I'm headed out to a bar that's down the street from me. Couches, live music and tea. I bet I'm home by 10 because I'll be exhausted but I'm just happy I feel up to heading out. Ran some errands with the boyfriend this morning too.

Happy 2011 to everyone out there! Good luck to those working towards your goal and be strong those still pre-op.