Was in a room by1130. Was pretty out of it all day from anesthesia. Pain was rough for the first 6 hrs but the worst was when I had to get up and pee. It was even the incisions that's bothered me it's the gas. Stuck right around my ribs so taking deep breaths hurt. I have circulation stockings on. I had no drain or foley cath thank god!!!!! Once I got up and walked 2 laps then later another 2 laps I was feeling much better. It helped the gas move away from my chest and ribs. I highly recommend the whole Chapstick idea. Your mouth is severely dry but I have a swab I am using constantly. I was so afraid and nervous this morning but now the waiting is over and I am happy. I take my first drink tomorrow which I'm nervous about. I hope it doesn't hurt too bad. I just got done doing for more laps probably the last for the night. I thought they didn't make you walk the first day but I guess I was wrong and I'm glad I am anyway it makes you feel better. I will update you all tomorrow on how the drinking goes.

I am 5 days pre op and let me tell you ...I am still afraid that things may go wrong.....I am still in pain when I move and sometimes I worry that my staples or incisions may pop when I try to get up....I really hope you are feeling better...I got up that night and walked myself I didn't wait for the nurse or anyone to tell me...my nurse was surprised that I wanted to do it....by if your able to take GAS X they did help me plus walking a couple of times around the house a day. Good luck

Glad to hear you are doing better. Great!

I am feeling like night and day today from the day before yesterday. My breathing is betters pain is waaaay better. My white blood count has gone down. Heart rate has been going down. The put drains in which I think have helped tremendously. Getting all that fluid out so it doesn't hurt to breathe or walk. Gonna do clear liquids tomorrow to see how i do. Then see what the dr thinks and maybe I can go home the next day. He just wants to be sure there are no leaks so he didn't rush getting me back on clear liquids. I'm able to walk easier today which helps too. I think it's lookin up but I'm being careful. It started from fluid in my abdominal area an the start of an abscess which can be caused by bacteria or a leak.

I am so glad that you are feeling better. May God continue to Bless you on this journey. Wishing you a Speedy Recovery!!!!!

Hope things are going even better for you now and that you're home and comfy.

To be honest I'm not doing well. I have been sent home today and smells bother me at times I'm nauseated and I can't drink. The whole not drinking thing is freaking me out a little.

Teshadb sorry to hear that. Stay strong and positive. I know it's easier said then done, but at least they think you are headed in the right direction as they sent you home. That has got to be a step in the right direction. Prayers up.

To be honest I'm not doing well. I have been sent home today and smells bother me at times I'm nauseated and I can't drink. The whole not drinking thing is freaking me out a little.

I felt the same way when I got home. It does get better but foods and smells that never bothered me before now make me nauseated. Get well soon.

Feel better soon. Your body has already been through so much! Take care of you!

Here's an updated from me.... I am much better!! Nausea has been gone, I can get fluids and shakes and some soft foods in. Vitamins don't bother me. The only thing I hope gets better soon is my feeling weak. Other than that it's looking up! :-)

Here's an updated from me.... I am much better!! Nausea has been gone, I can get fluids and shakes and some soft foods in. Vitamins don't bother me. The only thing I hope gets better soon is my feeling weak. Other than that it's looking up! :-)

I'm so glad you are feeling better!

Here's an updated from me.... I am much better!! Nausea has been gone, I can get fluids and shakes and some soft foods in. Vitamins don't bother me. The only thing I hope gets better soon is my feeling weak. Other than that it's looking up! :-)

So glad you are doing better!!!! I was so worried about you. Thanks for the update.

Here's an updated from me.... I am much better!! Nausea has been gone, I can get fluids and shakes and some soft foods in. Vitamins don't bother me. The only thing I hope gets better soon is my feeling weak. Other than that it's looking up! :-)

How are you feeling now??? I'm hoping excellent!!!

I'm feeling good. Just a little weak at times. Struggling to get fluids in still and finding puréed things that I like but day by day it gets better.

I saw a girl talking about her surgery and she said she wish she knew to take gas-x strips with her because they really help get rid of the gas. They melt in your mouth.

I am so glad your recovery is back on track. I hope you are feeling back to your usual self soon!