surgery and the aftermath!

Mar 09, 2011

I had my surgery on 2/24.
I woke up in more pain that I could ever imagine possible.
My Incision was also much longer than I anticipated - from bottom of my ribs to my belly button.
The Dr. said the surgery was very technically challenging but a complete success.
I was in the hospital 4 days then released to go home.
After just 4 days at home, I noticed after eating green jello that it appeared in one of my drains. I called Dr. Keshishian right away and he said - don't worry about it. The next day, I ate French Onion broth and I saw that in my drain. I called Dr. Keshshian and he said to come to his office the next morning - 3/4. I did so and he took one look at my drains and admitted me to the hospital saying I had a leak.
I have now been here in the hospital 7 days with no food and no water on IV fluids.
Yesterday I had an upper GI test and my leak is still there.
Today, I had a PICC line installed and liquid IV nutrition will be started.
I anticipate going home tomorrow... yay! I really can't wait.

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