I had my surgery this morning and couldn't be happier. The pain is really not as bad as I expected it to be. I had no complications or problems. It took them 30 min to find a vein but that's not a big deal. I got up and walked today and it felt great!

The only bummer is my mouth is EXTREMELY dry due to the anesthesia. I couldn't have any Water today so I just got a moist washcloth and put on my lips/tongue. I am a bit gassy which makes my stomach kinda hurt but that's to be expected. They made 5 incision sites and they look like they will heal into a small scar. Yay

The pain medicine I am taking works wonders and knocks me out every time. I am feeling rested and hopefully I can leave tomorrow morning!

So happy for you! Glad you are not having any complications. I will be in your shoes 6 days from now when it is my turn. Very anxious but excited too.

I wish you much success and looking forward to seeing posts on your journey.

All the best,

Sue

Thats so good to hear!

They let me swish water in my mouth then spit it out. Everytime I blew on the spirometer thingee my mouth went crazy dry. See if they will let you swish and spit. And when you reach 5 days out be on toilet alert!!

Congratulations!!! Can't wait til it's me!!!

Congrats & welcome to the sleever's club! Keep us posted on your journey!

Thank you so much for sharing your story. It helps us who are waiting for our surgery. I know in my heart this is something I should have done years ago, I am 58 yrs old and I want to live life normally for once in my life I want something for me and I choose LIFE.

Congrats!!! So glad you're doing well!!! )

So happy for you! Glad you are not having any complications. I will be in your shoes 6 days from now when it is my turn. Very anxious but excited too.

I wish you much success and looking forward to seeing posts on your journey.

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Thank you so much! You will do amazing. I'm not having any cravings either... This was the best decision. I hope your recovery goes smoothly as mine has!

They let me swish Water in my mouth then spit it out. Everytime I blew on the spirometer thingee my mouth went crazy dry. See if they will let you swish and spit. And when you reach 5 days out be on toilet alert!!

Ahhh yes I have been swishing my mouth with water too. And you're right! I'm not looking forward to the constipation

Thank you so much for sharing your story. It helps us who are waiting for our surgery. I know in my heart this is something I should have done years ago' date=' I am 58 yrs old and I want to live life normally for once in my life I want something for me and I choose LIFE.[/quote']

I couldn't agree with you more. Better late than never. You will have the next 58 years to enjoy your life as a healthy and happy woman! Good luck to you

Tatty u did it. Mine was a week ago.... Things get better ....awesome I hope your recovery is awesome

Yayyy u did it. Mine was a week ago.... Things get better ....awesome I hope your recovery is awesome

Yayyy u did it. Mine was a week ago.... Things get better ....awesome I hope your recovery is awesome

congrats!!! my mouth didn't really feel that dry but they let me brush my teeth as long as I didn't swallow any water

congrats!!! my mouth didn't really feel that dry but they let me brush my teeth as long as I didn't swallow any Water

Lucky... The dry mouth is a worse feeling than the pain I feel from the drainage no matter how much water I swish with, it becomes dry within 10 minutes. Tomorrow is a new day though