1st through 3rd day post op Vertical Sleeve

Jul 30, 2009

I had my Vertical Sleeve surgery on July 27th, 2009 at Marquette General Hospital in Marquette, Michigan.  My surgeon was Dr. Wayne English.  I went in at 5am and was in recovery by noon.  I spent 2 nights and 3 days at the hospital.  Left MGH on Wednesday around noon.  The surgery went great and the staff was wonderful.  I did end up with an infection in my arm from the IV but I am taking meds for that now.

My first day home:

It was great being home from the hospital.  Staying at my parents house for a few weeks.  It was nice sleeping in a regular bed and not being woken up every hour or two by hospital staff. 

I did not get much fluids in or protein in on Wednesday.  I had some terrible gas pains causing some trouble.  I have not been able to have a stool since I entered the hospital.  Not to be gross but the only relief I have had is when I passed some gas.  Everytime I would take a drink my stomach would hurt making it hard to take in fluids.

My second day home, Thursday July 30th.

I had a good nights sleep and woke up around 73o am.  Took pain meds to help me sleep.  I have been able to get in more fluids and protein today.  Only about 2oz per hour.  At least my stomach is not hurting when I drink the fluids.  I am still unable to go to the bathroom but am taking some gasex to help out.  I will probably have to go and buy some laxatives today.  I think once that happens I will feel so much better.

My incisions don't hurt minus one.  The only one that is sore is the one that they did most of the work through.  I get the staples removed on August 11th.

Anway this is all for now.  I will continue to post each day on my progress.  Any suggestions to help me go to the bathroom would be appreciated ha ha.

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