OMG October 2013 Post-ops

[PLEASEDELETEME 44]

I hate posted other places but not here. Had my surgery on Oct. 1st. It's not fun, but I haven't had any naseua or vomitting, so I consider that a positive.

[debbiedenise 33]

Well ....I will be on the losers bench Monday yyyyaaaaa. A long time comein.

[DevilBlueDress 189]

Lesson learned the hard way:

Last night was my first night home. I didn't set an alarm to take my pain med when I went to sleep. I woke up and needed to go use the toilet. Getting up was one of the most painful times since post-op. With all the noisy gas, I've joked that the alien from Aliens was living in my abdomen. Last night I swear the alien was ripping through. Now, I'm setting an alarm to wake up and take my pain med to stay ahead of it for a while.

Other than that, I'm thrilled to be home. I'm finally catching up on email, Facebook and this forum. Showered this morning, keeping hydrated and moving. Each day I feel better than the previous day.

Molly 10/2/13

[SAinAUS2012 29]

MadisonMolly, did Drs or nurses give any suggestions on releasing extra gas?

[DevilBlueDress 189]

Nothing beyond the usual walking and moving. I release a lot each time in the toilet, too. I had the left shoulder gas pain until yesterday.

[IwannaBaLoser 60]

Can your doctor/nurse prescribe you an antiemetic?

Yea. I had a scop patch, zofran, and decadron. It only minimally helps.

[IwannaBaLoser 60]

I too have the shoulder pain from gas. I have 6 incision cites. Only 2of them really hurt. Burning /tearing pain. No poop yet but enuf gas to power my house for a couple of months. I'm heading back to work tues. Hope all of you guys are doing well.

[SAinAUS2012 29]

I too have the shoulder pain from gas. I have 6 incision cites. Only 2of them really hurt. Burning /tearing pain. No poop yet but enuf gas to power my house for a couple of months. I'm heading back to work tues. Hope all of you guys are doing well.

How long have you taken off work? What do you do?

[PLEASEDELETEME 44]

I have been pooping a decent amount today ( if you can call it poop). I also had my first bout of naseua today (which is good for my fourth day). It hit gastband hard but with some breathing exercises I was able to keep from vomiting.

[IwannaBaLoser 60]

How long have you taken off work? What do you do?

I am a nurse...however am on light duty right now due to a herniated disc.

[DevilBlueDress 189]

I am a nurse...however am on light duty right now due to a herniated disc.

Wow, I think you'll be the first back to work. Even though I feel a lot better today, I can't imagine going back to work next week. More power to you! Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Molly 10/2

[IwannaBaLoser 60]

Wow' date=' I think you'll be the first back to work. Even though I feel a lot better today, I can't imagine going back to work next week. More power to you! Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Molly 10/2[/quote']

Will do. How were your first two days molly? And how's it going now?

[IwannaBaLoser 60]

Wow' date=' I think you'll be the first back to work. Even though I feel a lot better today, I can't imagine going back to work next week. More power to you! Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Molly 10/2[/quote']

Will do. How were your first two days molly? And how's it going now?

[DevilBlueDress 189]

Will do. How were your first two days molly? And how's it going now?

Omygosh, the first two days were awful. Then day 3 was better and today was pretty good overall. Even though I heard that the first couple of days are the worst, it didn't make it any easier.

One day at a time and hopefully it is better than the last.

Molly

[DevilBlueDress 189]

Will do. How were your first two days molly? And how's it going now?

Omygosh, the first two days were awful. Then day 3 was better and today was pretty good overall. Even though I heard that the first couple of days are the worst, it didn't make it any easier.

One day at a time and hopefully it is better than the last.

Molly