I got my surgery date! It will be March 29. I'd like to know how you all felt right after surgery. Were you in a lot of pain? Nauseous? Diarrhea? Mine will be done laparoscopically and with the DaVinci. My doctor says only one day in the hospital.

Compared to most people I've talked to, I don't have the greatest pain tolerance, so this is coming from someone who can occasionally be a big baby.

My first day really sucked. The pain was really intense at times, but honestly, I was so drugged up that I barely remembered it a few days later, and now it's such a distant memory that I almost want to discount it. I had surgery around 8 am and by the evening I was able to get up and shuffle to the bathroom without too much pain.

I did have diarrhea, but it wasn't anything unmanageable. More just that when I sat down to go to the bathroom it happened to be liquid rather than solid. I had a bit of nausea but we discovered that it was a reaction to antibiotics (which I warned them would happen) and it was quickly remedied.

All in all, this was not as bad as getting my gallbladder out two years ago. The first couple days are always going to suck but I was amazed at how quickly I improved. By the end of the week the pain was virtually gone, except when I messed with my drain or moved too suddenly, or stood up/walked for too long.

Hope this helps.

That's really helps! Thank you, so much, for your reply

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I got my surgery date! It will be March 29. I'd like to know how you all felt right after surgery. Were you in a lot of pain? Nauseous? Diarrhea? Mine will be done laparoscopically and with the DaVinci. My doctor says only one day in the hospital.

Your name kinda cracks me up because it could be my name too. I'm happy, I'm a mama, and my last name begins with a k! I also have my surgery date; April 11th! I was wondering the same thing so glad you asked it and glad someone answered. It definitely helps me to mentally prepare for it. Good Luck!!!

That's funny!! Good luck to, you, too! Keep me updated on your progress. We're, practically, having surgery at the same time!

Will do. Keep me updated on yours too!!! I'm beyond excited at this point. Ready for this part to be done so I can move on to a healthier life! Good Luck!