Doudenal Switch Nightmare and Blessing

[hikergirl14 80]

Well, I had my surgery on 4/21/2015. The DS went well, but once I received a lovenox shot my clotting factor vanished. Turns out I have Von Millebrand Disease which is a type of hemophilia. Never knew I had it even though it is hereditary. I ended up being in the hospital for a week, and lost only .5 lbs due to the massive amounts of fluids administered. After all was said and done I received 6 units of blood, 4 units of plasma, and DDAVP. During this whole time I questioned my decision to even have surgery. Now that I am home I can look at it with a clearer head, and I know that the my health is worth all of the issues I encountered. Plus it was a blessing because it uncovered an issue I didn't know I had. Don't let the issues of the moment override your mission. If anything I made me a stronger person.

[ShellMilliner 233]

Wow, how frightening to find that out, but I agree also a blessing to have it diagnosed so you are aware in the future. Just for your sanity I didn't drop a single pound in the hospital because of all the fluids being pushed, saline and banana bags galore (I went in on a Wed morning and out late Saturday afternoon). It wasn't until I was home and moving about that the excess Water filtered out and the weight loss started.

I love your positive attitude and so glad everything worked out okay for you!

[Miss Mac 6,262]

I am so glad to hear that you are recovering much better, now. I gained 12 pounds in the hospital, and by the time I lost it, I hit the third week stall.

[hikergirl14 80]

@@Miss Mac I am sure that it was disheartening, but you seem to have made great progress since then.

[Miss Mac 6,262]

Well, I did have my "What have I done?" moment over it. Everything is fine, now.

[Postop 412]

I had buyer's remorse several times over the first year or so. You really did have a time of it. Good on you for your positive attitude.

[hikergirl14 80]

i can't wait to get this JP drain out tomorrow because it is killing my left side...