You vets aren't kidding about the first 24 hours after surgery!

[marymoon 18]

What a bitch that was! I didn't receive an epidural before surgery because, as the anesthesiologist explained, if Dr. Aceves thinks you may have a hiatal hernia, he doesn't want you to have the epi, for reasons that were explained but I now can't remember. And of course, I had a hh and Dr. Aceves fixed it for me but my God, last night was rough!

I was up and walking just as soon as I was back in my room from recovery but my surgery buddy and I are in a different area then where most of his patients are, I think. It's a very short hall and we don't have far to walk. They took us of the saline drip so now we're free to ride the elevator down but I really don't feel like doing much walking. Feel much better than yesterday or even this morning and I know each day will see improvement. So far the only negatives have been that the night nurse never gave me anything to help me sleep and I apparently rammed my IV thru the vein when I was getting out of bed once to use the bathroom. The tube popped out, blood spurted from my hand and saline from the tubing! The nurse came almost immediately after I pushed the call button but it took a total of 3 nurses and 4 more sticks to find another good vein. At the time, I was hoping they'd just go away and let me die in peace.

My surgery buddy DID have an epidural but she's experiencing quite a bit of discomfort, as well. Maybe the nurses up here aren't as trained to handle bariatric patients like the ones on the regular wing?

So it's Day 1 of my new life and I've so far managed to drink 6oz of Water and half a cup of hot tea & I'm full! Gonna loooove this new, tiny tummy!

[ThatDudesMom 13]

Every day gets better! Keep on walking...keep on drinking...keep on knowing you made the right decision.

Best of luck!

[KellyL 173]

Sorry you are having a tough time, I am pretty sure i have a HH too, and I am concerned about pain management. I hope things get better and easier everyday for you!! Congrats on being sleeved!!

[KellyL 173]

Sorry you are having a tough time, I am pretty sure i have a HH too, and I am concerned about pain management. I hope things get better and easier everyday for you!! Congrats on being sleeved!!

[I Made It 11]

Hang in there - that sounds awful! Make sure you ask for sleeping pill at bedtime AND take some extra Saporal (the pain meds) home from the pharmacy! It's worth it! Each day gets better, and if your core feels sore, pop the Saporal (not sure of the spelling) and it works like a charm! I had mine on Wednesday with Aceves and missed you as I left on Friday at noon.