Smooth Recovery? Anyone?

[LynRN 294]

Thanks again for the posts, Everyone. I go into the hospital at 5:30 Monday morning. I actually have to work a 12 hour shift tonight so I should be sleeping, but my nerves are really starting to ramp up. I wish I could be on an IV drip of Ativan until they put me to sleep for surgery ( but I think that a nurse walking around attached to an IV pole and high on benzos might be a little off-putting to some patients.) I am supposed to do liquids today and tomorrow. I'm not even dreading it because the anxiety has taken my appetite and I actually feel nauseous and shaky (or maybe it was that 5 hour Energy that I had at 3 am at work). Anyway, I just can't wait to get this done and be on the other side of this so that I can help some neurotic pre-ops like me. I just need to get a few hours of sleep, get through my shift tonight and I will be almost there. Thanks again, all, for your encouraging words.

[rls41998 91]

In surgery holding area I was given versed to help me relax. Uh huh it knocked me out! I don't take very many meds so I have a very low tolerance. After surgery first day was rough. After that everything was slow and easy. 29 days post op now and I can do everything but lift over 15 lbs. Good luck to u!

[penman53 493]

I have had no problems at all except I take blood thinners and I cannot keep my blood thick enough. So they took me off blood thinners and put on an injectable called Arixtra. It works like lovenox but now I only have to take one shot a day. Plus no bruising which is really nice.

[nancym90 5]

Good Luck Lyn, you will be fine. I am a hospital pharmacist and I think working in the healthcare field makes it a little scarier for us. Lol. Remember complication rates are low with this surgery and you are in good hands. You'll do great.

[NJVSTuser 32]

Yes good luck Lyn. I am sure they will take good care of you. Just remember to follow the Drs. instructions.

[LynRN 294]

Thanks, Everyone. Today's my day. I'm actually being prepped right now. They're rushing me through because I overslept and was an hour and a half late. Stupid Iphone alarm didn't go off. Anyway, I will keep you all posted. Think of me today.

[Fluffnomore 1,235]

Go Lyn go!

[skikyd 165]

Thanks, Everyone. Today's my day. I'm actually being prepped right now. They're rushing me through because I overslept and was an hour and a half late. Stupid Iphone alarm didn't go off. Anyway, I will keep you all posted. Think of me today.

How you doing Lyn.

Take all the meds they offer.

[is it just me 80]

Thanks, Everyone. Today's my day. I'm actually being prepped right now. They're rushing me through because I overslept and was an hour and a half late. Stupid Iphone alarm didn't go off. Anyway, I will keep you all posted. Think of me today.

So we're waiting........ How did it go........

[is it just me 80]

Thanks, Everyone. Today's my day. I'm actually being prepped right now. They're rushing me through because I overslept and was an hour and a half late. Stupid Iphone alarm didn't go off. Anyway, I will keep you all posted. Think of me today.

Hi,lyn..... Were waiting..... How did it go??

[Tammy Meyers 5]

Your surgery will go fine. Use the heating pad on your shoulders for the trapped gas. MOVE around as much as you can. My surgery was out patient. I was up and dressed the Wednesday. Out the house on Friday for a picnic with my 6 yr old grand daughter.

Off work 6 full days then worked 1/2 days for 6 and doing great!

Good luck today

[LynRN 294]

Hi all,

Everything went well. He found a hernia, so that was repaired. I had some pain initially, but it's been under control. I have a scopolamine patch and zofran to control my nausea. And I feel pretty good overall. My biggest complaint is that I am just exhausted. In and out of sleep all day. Also, I noticed an indentation in my abdomen where I'm sure my hernia was repaired. My nurses said they have never seen that before so I have to wait for the surgeon to see me to find out what that is. Anyway, so far, so good. Thanks for all of your support.

[is it just me 80]

Hi all, Everything went well. He found a hernia, so that was repaired. I had some pain initially, but it's been under control. I have a scopolamine patch and zofran to control my nausea. And I feel pretty good overall. My biggest complaint is that I am just exhausted. In and out of sleep all day. Also, I noticed an indentation in my abdomen where I'm sure my hernia was repaired. My nurses said they have never seen that before so I have to wait for the surgeon to see me to find out what that is. Anyway, so far, so good. Thanks for all of your support.

Woot woot...... U made it...... Take it easy and get some rest........ Thanks for the update

[Bigbeaz 91]

Like some others I have had a very smooth recovery. I've lost 51 lbs since October 10th and I was pretty much pain free and left the hospital the same day. I did have a tiny bit of nausea the first morning but I was fine after that. I haven't found a food that is unsettling either. The only thing that I still have issue with is getting my Protein in. But I think most of us are in that boat.

[LBD 121]

Feeling great, losing much more slowly but feeling great. I have been home with my kids for the past 9 years & I just got an art teaching job! So excited to get back to work & finally now feeling that I'll be able to handle it physically... Yay! Much to be thankful for this year.