Thoughts on Surgery Today

[InProgress 3]

Said a quick prayer for rest and no pain. Hang in there and update us soon. I'm so happy for you!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

Home from the hospital. I have had some nausea and the pain level has come up to what was expected, but still isn't that bad. I do not anticipate having to take pain meds for it.

Nausea is mostly gone.

Very wiped out; going to go sleep. More later.

It's good to hear from you! Get plenty of rest and fluids - and be sure to keep mobile by getting up to walk around too. Hugs, and you are WELL ON YOUR WAY!!!

[Bryn Dawson 9]

Well here we are at 5am again. This time it's cause I shifted position in my sleep and the pain of moving woke me up. It's been 8 hours since my last dose of tylenol so it was past time anyway to wake up and take more. Had a little nausea as well so took some phenergen. Or however you spell it. So now I'm sitting here waiting for the meds to kick in before I go back to sleep. The cat is dying for my attention - he doesn't understand where I was for four days, poor little dude. It's funny, when I get up to walk my laps of the apartment he follows me the entire time. We're both getting exercise, LOL!

So far so good on the buyer's remorse aka none yet. I keep reminding myself that this too shall pass. Getting liquids in is... interesting. It's hard to sip when I want to chug, and hard to have tiny spoonfuls of broth when I want to drink it straight, but I'm afraid of hurting myself. I'm a big wimp and don't want to deal with pain. Plus, the LAST thing I want to do is start retching again... I had a half day of that in the hospital and man, it is way worse right now than it was before the surgery. I'm avoiding it at all costs so - teensy spoonfuls, teensy sips. So far I've had 5 oz of Water in 30 mins, which means it's time to slow down for a little while.

Throughout all of this I have tried to keep to the positive side and know that it is for the best and that this recovery phase will not last forever. It is easy for me to get negative, so I'm really trying hard not to let that happen. All of your support and prayers and thoughts have been very helpful. Also, giant dancing banana macros.

Off to sleep again for now... talk to you all later.

[AwesomeSleeve 5]

Congrats to you Bryn. Sounds like you are doing great. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

I'm sleeved! YAY OMG!

I'm still in the hospital, probably until this time or so tomorrow while they make sure I can get all my fluids in and am having normal bowel function.

So far I have walked 4 laps of the surgical floor. I had some beef broth and red sf Jello for lunch and couldn't finish either of them... just didn't want to. OMFG that is AMAZING to me.

I am sipping 2oz every 15 mins. No difficulty and very little pain. I can honestly say I have no regrets at this stage. My drain doesn't even hurt.

My love to you all, especially my fellow firecrackers!

[mythreechildren2001 7]

Mythreechildren and Bryn, your at the hospital by now and probably the nerves have started, but you'll be just fine. . . in a few hours you'll be out and doing ok. . pretty sore, but you'll be ok. . . JUST remember walk! walk, walk, walk, or the gas will kill you and sip sip sip once your allowed ok. . your going to find this really weird, but be patient and just do what your doctor says for you to do. . . and like the rest of us, soon you'll be here giving advice to nervous newbies too. . . good luck and God bless. . . it's a great journey!

Thank you! I just noticed your post. It was sure more difficult than I expected, but getting better every day! Thanks again!

[mythreechildren2001 7]

Bryn~sorry you've had the nausea to deal with. I've only had a couple of moments with that, and taking the PPI they gave me took care of that. I'm feeling better every day, but it's been a lot harder than I expected for some reason. I had buyer's remorse for the first day or two, but it's all good now! I hope you feel better and get some rest!

[SmokyMtnGal2011 10]

Lil Sister glad to hear you are doing well. I am so envious you got sleeved before me but so very glad for you to be on your way to a new you. Keep us posted and best wishes to a speedy recovery. Remember you are not alone and don't get negative you are too beautiful a person for that. :bananapowerslide:

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