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Surgery Aug 16 First Night Home

It is good to not be in the hospital but at the same time I miss the great service! All my nurses rocked. I just woke up and feel as is I have more energy already.

Pain is 3/10. And only when I move. I hold my largest incision seems to help. I'm not hungry have no trouble getting the Gatorade and or Water down.

I have the week off so I'm just gonna take it easy.

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  • Oh and I was able to sleep on my side last night so I got decent sleep!

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Lucky you. My surgery had no complications but the anesthia caused really severe N/V and the pain med caused even more nausea. I'm still struggling to get fluids down but each day gets better. Good luck to you on your journey :)

There's no place like home! Glad you are feeling well in your recovery!

Lucky you. My surgery had no complications but the anesthia caused really severe N/V and the pain med caused even more nausea. I'm still struggling to get fluids down but each day gets better. Good luck to you on your journey :)

All was the same for me, but once I got home I felt much better. I had difficulty getting my fluids down in the beginning. I found warm broth or decaf tea were much easier. It will keep getting better daily. Also, you may want to try to drink while standing to give the liquid fewer twists and turns while it goes through your swollen stomach. Someone said it helps. By week two, fluids were MUCH easier for me. I hope it gets easier for you quickly too!

Sounds like you are doing well. I had no complications, very little pain and no trouble getting in fluids, protein, etc. Great beginning to the journey of a lifetime...keep it up!! K

I had surgery on the 15th, I stayed an extra day in the hospital because I couldn't get the fluids down enough. I discovered hot tea is my savior, this morning I woke up with both of my hands and arms asleep, my left arm is still acting up, surgeon said I probably slept weird to protect my belly, odd... Anyone have more choices for fluids?

I had surgery on the 15th' date=' I stayed an extra day in the hospital because I couldn't get the fluids down enough. I discovered hot tea is my savior, this morning I woke up with both of my hands and arms asleep, my left arm is still acting up, surgeon said I probably slept weird to protect my belly, odd... Anyone have more choices for fluids?[/quote']

How much are you getting in 24 hrs?

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All was the same for me' date=' but once I got home I felt much better. I had difficulty getting my fluids down in the beginning. I found warm broth or decaf tea were much easier. It will keep getting better daily. Also, you may want to try to drink while standing to give the liquid fewer twists and turns while it goes through your swollen stomach. Someone said it helps. By week two, fluids were MUCH easier for me. I hope it gets easier for you quickly too![/quote']

Thank you so much. I must say this surgery was the toughest thing for me . Not even having my three children naturally compare to the pain I felt the first 24 hours after surgery. But it is getting better .....I'm so thirsty I can't wait until I'm able to drink without pain. I just ate 4 oz of Greek yogurt and it went down with no problems. I believe it will get better, thank you so much for the encouragement :)

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In 24 hours i get 2.5 water bottles. Thats 63 ounces. That gave me a great one at the hospital. I am only concentrating on stayin hydrated this is the mission.

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