9 Days Post Op

Apr 15, 2009

Well it has been nine days since surgery.  I think I went into the surgery with Dolce and Gabanna rose colored glasses on.  I know it is major surgery, I just wasted prepared for how I felt in the hospital.  One of the worst things I had was the gas pains.  I had them in my lower abdomen and would have to say they were worse than labor pains.  At least labor pains ended after a minute or so before the next one started.  I couldn't move without having excruciating pain.  I also had trouble with my heart rate being elevated.  This caused all the nurses great concern.  One thing that could cause the elevation is a leak.  So, off to the xray department I went for an upper GI the day after surgery.  I was given the most vile thing I have ever had to drink (kinda like battery acid).  One drink of that and I was vomiting profusely in the xray dept.  Let me tell you that was not a good experience.  The doctor gave me some shots for naseau and wanted to take me back to do the test again.  I said NO.  I cannot go through that again.  So, we had the talk that if it was a leak and they don't treat it, I could die.  After some conversing back and forth with my husband, the doc came in again and leveled with us.  They really didn't think it was a leak and I wouldn't have to do the test but had to be watched very closely at home. 

It has been an okay week.  Since starting purees, I can now get in enough pain meds to help with the pain.  I received some meds for naseau which has helped too.  I am no way no how getting in enough protein or water.  I did manage to get in and out of bed last night for the first time by myself. 

Finally I want to say how much I love my husband.  He has been so wonderful.  He has done everything for me, made me food, showered me, held me and is always reassuring me it will be okay and everyday it will get better.

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