OK--it's true what they tell you. Every day gets better. Surgery is not fun, and yes, I had a moment or 2 there in the hospital when I regretted it

. My side effects were nausea, nausea, and more nausea. It felt like I made the decision to give myself the flu, and I doubted it would ever go away. I am currently weaning myself off the 4 nausea drugs that were sent home with me, and so happy to report I have been drinking, eating sugar-free popsicles, and a bit of cottage cheese.

The Ugh:

1. My Afib acted up during surgery, so I ended up on the cardiac floor for 4 days. Not fun.

2. Trying to drink and retching non-stop.

3. The barium swallow.

4. Feeling at times like I was hit upside the head by a 2x4.

The Woo Hoo!:

1. I did it!

2. Nausea is better.

3. Drinking Water gives me a great sense of accomplishment.

4. Every day is so much better than the last.

5. Incisions don't hurt too much, and I imagine I will have few scars.

6. On my way to a healthier new me!

Amy

Edited December 22, 201312 yr by Teachamy

It's all good.

Glad you're feeling better by the day.

Congrats my friend..I pray you continued success. I am Actually going on 8

Weeks out and I'm very happy. I'm only 30 lbs down but I'm a slower loser, had a lower BMI of 35.7 but I still have just under lbs to go to goal, I haven't been Able to work out because I had another surgery at the same time that restricted me. But come January I'm in the gym. Really looking forward to summer FOR ONCE..

God Bless You

Congrats I'm glad your both during great .

Congrats!!!!