Had my surgery yesterday and was released this afternoon. If you have questions I'll be happy to give details while it's still fresh in my noggin.

Hooray. First day of the rest of my life!

Mine was Monday! I have a few questions for you. Did you have for a few days after surgery or have to go home with a drain? How much walking are you able to get in? How often are you taking your pain meds? Have you experienced the "full" feeling yet, and what does it feel like (I can't tell if I have or if I'm just gassy...) How tired are you? I feel the need for a nap pretty much every day so far. >.<

I'd like to follow this post and read your ladies responses, haven't had mine yet and New to this site

Mine was Monday! I have a few questions for you. Did you have for a few days after surgery or have to go home with a drain? How much walking are you able to get in? How often are you taking your pain meds? Have you experienced the "full" feeling yet, and what does it feel like (I can't tell if I have or if I'm just gassy...) How tired are you? I feel the need for a nap pretty much every day so far. >.<

Hi Cervidae,

My drain came out the next day while still in the hospital at the same time they removed the catheter. My instructions are to change the bandage every day for the week leading up to my follow up appointment.

I've been told to walk 3-4 times a day and I've been doing three. My walk is like an old woman's shuffle right now but improving.

I take the pain meds every 4 hours around the clock. I thought this would keep me up but I've been waking up to pee every 2 hours anyway.

The first thing I ate was a sugar free popsicle. I had three small bites and was done. Next I had about 3 tablespoons of broth and was full. So far that's all I've eaten. The feeling of fullness is very different but I'm trying to pay attention so I don't vomit the first week as that can set back progress.

I'm tired and nap day and night with no full sleep of the 6-8 hour variety.

The thing I've found hardest is getting in and out of bed. I'm using the log roll technique which helps relieve some but not all the pressure on my stomach muscle. I won't lie. It hurts. But I'm getting better at it.

Edited August 22, 201510 yr by mishi