I'm too excited the new me begins on May 6th!!!!!! I can't believe this is actually going to happen. Yay!

I had my surgery yesterday at about noon...and was discharged home about noon today! I did not feel ready, but my husband and dr convinced me that 2 hrs in my bed was going to be better than 6 hrs at the hospital. I was a model patient they said. Sat up walked etc. had a pca med machine that I pushed anytime I saw the light was green. Pain was more like spasm gas. No Incision pain but def could feel pain in rt side where stomach is. Was difficult to get comfortable and I didn't sleep more than 15-20 mins at a time. Overall. Pain was/is worse than I expected, but I'm not discouraged. We had a 3 hr car ride home over a mountain pass which was certainly not ideal. Hubby stopped for me twice so I could walk around per dr request to prevent blood clots. The first time we stopped was just due to severe cramping and spasms. I took my liquid Vicodin and levsin for the spasm. It def helped.

I sipped on ice chips and water in Hosp. 15cc every 15 minutes. Also tried couple sips of broth and jello. Didn't want anything other than water until this am. Had some hot tea. Was great. Since home, I had one miso soup broth. And water. Not sure ill get my 48 oz in today due to spams, car ride etc. keep up on pain meds, walk around, and s slow but constant. Every 15 mins is a good rule while awake. Think of your esophagus as a funnel dr said. It's swollen too right now. Needs only a little at a time. No bm for a couple days. But they told me I could do stool softeners a d now o milk of magnesia. Fingers crossed. I'll update tomorrow. I'm eager to hear from others done yesterday and today.

ALSO....my wt is up 6 lb from day of surgery due to water wt and swelling inside.

I had my surgery yesterday at about noon...and was discharged home about noon today! I did not feel ready' date=' but my husband and dr convinced me that 2 hrs in my bed was going to be better than 6 hrs at the hospital. I was a model patient they said. Sat up walked etc. had a pca med machine that I pushed anytime I saw the light was green. Pain was more like spasm gas. No Incision pain but def could feel pain in rt side where stomach is. Was difficult to get comfortable and I didn't sleep more than 15-20 mins at a time. Overall. Pain was/is worse than I expected, but I'm not discouraged. We had a 3 hr car ride home over a mountain pass which was certainly not ideal. Hubby stopped for me twice so I could walk around per dr request to prevent blood clots. The first time we stopped was just due to severe cramping and spasms. I took my liquid Vicodin and levsin for the spasm. It def helped.

I sipped on ice chips and water in Hosp. 15cc every 15 minutes. Also tried couple sips of broth and jello. Didn't want anything other than water until this am. Had some hot tea. Was great. Since home, I had one miso soup broth. And water. Not sure ill get my 48 oz in today due to spams, car ride etc. keep up on pain meds, walk around, and s slow but constant. Every 15 mins is a good rule while awake. Think of your esophagus as a funnel dr said. It's swollen too right now. Needs only a little at a time. No bm for a couple days. But they told me I could do stool softeners a d now o milk of magnesia. Fingers crossed. I'll update tomorrow. I'm eager to hear from others done yesterday and today.

ALSO....my wt is up 6 lb from day of surgery due to water wt and swelling inside.[/quote']

So glad you made it thru. I go on the 21st. Just take it easy on your self and walk walk.

My surgery was May 9th. I really have felt great till today. I was walking about 1.5 miles a day and getting in plenty of fluids. I think for me it was trying to sleep in my bed laying flat. Today has been a little rough, back on the pain meds unfortunately!

Back to my comfy couch tonight, so hopefully I can get back to waking tomorrow!

I had my surgery yesterday at about noon...and was discharged home about noon today! I did not feel ready' date=' but my husband and dr convinced me that 2 hrs in my bed was going to be better than 6 hrs at the hospital. I was a model patient they said. Sat up walked etc. had a pca med machine that I pushed anytime I saw the light was green. Pain was more like spasm gas. No Incision pain but def could feel pain in rt side where stomach is. Was difficult to get comfortable and I didn't sleep more than 15-20 mins at a time. Overall. Pain was/is worse than I expected, but I'm not discouraged. We had a 3 hr car ride home over a mountain pass which was certainly not ideal. Hubby stopped for me twice so I could walk around per dr request to prevent blood clots. The first time we stopped was just due to severe cramping and spasms. I took my liquid Vicodin and levsin for the spasm. It def helped.

I sipped on ice chips and water in Hosp. 15cc every 15 minutes. Also tried couple sips of broth and jello. Didn't want anything other than water until this am. Had some hot tea. Was great. Since home, I had one miso soup broth. And water. Not sure ill get my 48 oz in today due to spams, car ride etc. keep up on pain meds, walk around, and s slow but constant. Every 15 mins is a good rule while awake. Think of your esophagus as a funnel dr said. It's swollen too right now. Needs only a little at a time. No bm for a couple days. But they told me I could do stool softeners a d now o milk of magnesia. Fingers crossed. I'll update tomorrow. I'm eager to hear from others done yesterday and today.

ALSO....my wt is up 6 lb from day of surgery due to water wt and swelling inside.[/quote']

I know it sounds nuts, but make sure to get on your feet and walk, walk and walk some more!!!! Also try making some homemade chicken broth, it has helped me so much having something warm in my tummy.

How is water going? Today was the first day I did not feel it was stuck every time I took a sip. I found I was just making myself drink more regularly that finally fixed that issue, but took 6 days.

Keep your head up!!!

It Is My Turn! At the Hospital & Ready to begin my walk into healing! See you on the other side! Blessings!!!

It Is My Turn! At the Hospital & Ready to begin my walk into healing! See you on the other side! Blessings!!!

Prayers for you!

It Is My Turn! At the Hospital & Ready to begin my walk into healing! See you on the other side! Blessings!!!

Good luck Blessedfun2! Check back in when you feel up to it. I'm getting ready to head to the hospital myself

In pre-op. Iv's in and ready to rock & roll!!!

In pre-op. Iv's in and ready to rock & roll!!!

Good luck!

Good luck to all of you. Enjoy the ride

Good luck too all,God Bless and prayers

Good Luck Everyone!! Remember Pain medicine is your friend!!! LOL!

Tomorrow is the big day all my may 16th sleevers are you ready?? Yeyyyyyt

Tomorrow is the big day all my may 16th sleepers are you ready?? Yeyyyyyt

Yes!

I can't believe it is really tomorrow!!! May 16th sleevers we are finally counting down hours now & no longer months, weeks, days....