Guest guest Posted November 25, 2000 Report Share Posted November 25, 2000 Hi Friends, Okay, heres the scoop. I had surgery on 11-09-00 at . I stayed at Hawthorn Suites $55.00 a night. I flew in from Colorado on Monday, went to clinic on Tues. and had surgery on Thur at 7:30 am. I was in about 35 minutes. I walked to surgery room with the anesthesiolgist. They had already put in an i.v. in the pre op room. I also filled out several -pages and signed them regarding the surgery. They said hop up there. I did and one of the Dr. laid and 02 mask on my face, while another Dr. started to tie my arms down. I felt myself start to panic. The anest. said I am going to give you something to relax you. I said " is this the anesthesia,? " she said " no just something to relax you. " Thats all I remember until I woke up saying, " I am going to throw up!!!!! " I hate that feeling.! They handed me a tray. but I never threw up, Thank God. I had fasted the day prior so there was nothing to throw up. They ended up giving me 2 shots for nausea, I felt better. I got up to urinate right away, and walked not long after surgery. I was so thirsty, I sucked on ice chips. The nurses at were incredibly wonderful. I had 2 nurses round the clock. I felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest. I felt as though I needed to burp and couldn't. I was very uncomfortable. I pushed my pain button. The actual incisions never hurt or bled or bruised. I was released on Fri morn at 7:30 am. Went to hotel and slept. I ate ice chips constantly. I never took any vioxx. I ate broth, crackers, gatorade. Right now I wish I could never have another taste of gatorade...YUK. I flew home on Monday night. I was very tired for about 8 or 9 days after surgery. The indigestion feeling lasted almost a week. The carafate is fine, I don't mind it at all. I put it way back in my throat to swallow it. I started the actigall on Thursday and it was really bad. I was sick and nauseous, and got a cough and had horrible nightmares.( I never have nightmares) I emailed Dr R today, I am waiting for a response. Maybe he will have me use half doses for a while. Meanwhile I am sorry that I have a gallbladder!!!!!!!! The vitamins are working out ok. I am still very thirsty. I am eating yogurt, soup and crackers, mashed potatoes, cottage cheese and oatmeal. I like grape juice, crystal light. I really cant wait to try real food, I hope I am like many of you that can eat anything. I ate a few noodles with my chicken noodle broth yesterday, but it didn;t do to well. I can only sip, I cannot glup anything. That is probably my hardest part. I have always been a big water drinker. I can only sip a little at a time. I hope that changes with some time. I am full on about 3-4 tablespoons of broth or 2-3- tablespoons of mashed potatoes. I am starting to get a little energy back. I know I need to eat often, its hard when you are working all day. But I take yogurt and sneak bits throughout the day. I was 234 pre-op. I am now 212 on day #16. So I can't believe I have lost 22 lbs in 16 days. No one has noticed but I can feel it. My knees already feel so much better. I am starting to sleep better, so I must be breathing more freely. In closing, I must say that right before surgery and right after surgery, I was scared. Scared bad. I almost backed out from fear, fear that I would be the first to die on the operating table and my children would be orphans. After, I was scared that I had made a terrible mistake and would surely regret it. Several post-ops told me, relax, give yourself a break, take it a day at a time, let your body get over the invasion of surgery. ( even if we feel great afterwards, our body has still experienced trauma.) It also takes time for all the drugs to be cleansed from your body. So At 16 days I am starting to be clear headed and believe everything is gonna be alright!! It really is one day at a time. I get overwhemed if I go any further than that. No one but God knows our tomorrows, and He holds them in His hands and gives them out one by one. Thank you to all the sweet friends I have met online and in person in N.C. And to all the wonderful post ops that helped us newbies. Hope all my littermates are well and happy. Blessings to all . Debbie Lawson Colorado 11-09-00 234/212 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2000 Report Share Posted November 25, 2000 Hi Friends, Okay, heres the scoop. I had surgery on 11-09-00 at . I stayed at Hawthorn Suites $55.00 a night. I flew in from Colorado on Monday, went to clinic on Tues. and had surgery on Thur at 7:30 am. I was in about 35 minutes. I walked to surgery room with the anesthesiolgist. They had already put in an i.v. in the pre op room. I also filled out several -pages and signed them regarding the surgery. They said hop up there. I did and one of the Dr. laid and 02 mask on my face, while another Dr. started to tie my arms down. I felt myself start to panic. The anest. said I am going to give you something to relax you. I said " is this the anesthesia,? " she said " no just something to relax you. " Thats all I remember until I woke up saying, " I am going to throw up!!!!! " I hate that feeling.! They handed me a tray. but I never threw up, Thank God. I had fasted the day prior so there was nothing to throw up. They ended up giving me 2 shots for nausea, I felt better. I got up to urinate right away, and walked not long after surgery. I was so thirsty, I sucked on ice chips. The nurses at were incredibly wonderful. I had 2 nurses round the clock. I felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest. I felt as though I needed to burp and couldn't. I was very uncomfortable. I pushed my pain button. The actual incisions never hurt or bled or bruised. I was released on Fri morn at 7:30 am. Went to hotel and slept. I ate ice chips constantly. I never took any vioxx. I ate broth, crackers, gatorade. Right now I wish I could never have another taste of gatorade...YUK. I flew home on Monday night. I was very tired for about 8 or 9 days after surgery. The indigestion feeling lasted almost a week. The carafate is fine, I don't mind it at all. I put it way back in my throat to swallow it. I started the actigall on Thursday and it was really bad. I was sick and nauseous, and got a cough and had horrible nightmares.( I never have nightmares) I emailed Dr R today, I am waiting for a response. Maybe he will have me use half doses for a while. Meanwhile I am sorry that I have a gallbladder!!!!!!!! The vitamins are working out ok. I am still very thirsty. I am eating yogurt, soup and crackers, mashed potatoes, cottage cheese and oatmeal. I like grape juice, crystal light. I really cant wait to try real food, I hope I am like many of you that can eat anything. I ate a few noodles with my chicken noodle broth yesterday, but it didn;t do to well. I can only sip, I cannot glup anything. That is probably my hardest part. I have always been a big water drinker. I can only sip a little at a time. I hope that changes with some time. I am full on about 3-4 tablespoons of broth or 2-3- tablespoons of mashed potatoes. I am starting to get a little energy back. I know I need to eat often, its hard when you are working all day. But I take yogurt and sneak bits throughout the day. I was 234 pre-op. I am now 212 on day #16. So I can't believe I have lost 22 lbs in 16 days. No one has noticed but I can feel it. My knees already feel so much better. I am starting to sleep better, so I must be breathing more freely. In closing, I must say that right before surgery and right after surgery, I was scared. Scared bad. I almost backed out from fear, fear that I would be the first to die on the operating table and my children would be orphans. After, I was scared that I had made a terrible mistake and would surely regret it. Several post-ops told me, relax, give yourself a break, take it a day at a time, let your body get over the invasion of surgery. ( even if we feel great afterwards, our body has still experienced trauma.) It also takes time for all the drugs to be cleansed from your body. So At 16 days I am starting to be clear headed and believe everything is gonna be alright!! It really is one day at a time. I get overwhemed if I go any further than that. No one but God knows our tomorrows, and He holds them in His hands and gives them out one by one. Thank you to all the sweet friends I have met online and in person in N.C. And to all the wonderful post ops that helped us newbies. Hope all my littermates are well and happy. Blessings to all . Debbie Lawson Colorado 11-09-00 234/212 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2000 Report Share Posted November 25, 2000 Debbie, sounds like you are just about normal....we all progress at a different rate and your weight loss is great..The carafate gave me fits..it was so sweet that today 7 months post op I cannot look at anything sweet. I hated it..I had no gallbladder so i didn't take the actigall...I think we all had the same fear as you did..but that too is normal..remember this is major surgery...I got really depressed right after surgery and felt like OH NO, what have I done to myself now..that is normal and it really disappeared about 2 to 3 weeks after surgery...and it was not a constant thought...I wanted to jump in a pool of water and do nothing but gulp and swallow big time...I have never wanted water so bad in all my life..I would fill my mouth full of cold water and just hold it and then spit it out..for some reason I had to have a mouth full..lol lol..soon that will let up also and you will be able to take bigger swallows..lol..It seems like I just had my done..so the time will pass fast..Lots of luck to you and your family and let us know how you are.. Zoey 4/20/2000 Louisiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2000 Report Share Posted November 25, 2000 Debbie, sounds like you are just about normal....we all progress at a different rate and your weight loss is great..The carafate gave me fits..it was so sweet that today 7 months post op I cannot look at anything sweet. I hated it..I had no gallbladder so i didn't take the actigall...I think we all had the same fear as you did..but that too is normal..remember this is major surgery...I got really depressed right after surgery and felt like OH NO, what have I done to myself now..that is normal and it really disappeared about 2 to 3 weeks after surgery...and it was not a constant thought...I wanted to jump in a pool of water and do nothing but gulp and swallow big time...I have never wanted water so bad in all my life..I would fill my mouth full of cold water and just hold it and then spit it out..for some reason I had to have a mouth full..lol lol..soon that will let up also and you will be able to take bigger swallows..lol..It seems like I just had my done..so the time will pass fast..Lots of luck to you and your family and let us know how you are.. Zoey 4/20/2000 Louisiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2000 Report Share Posted November 26, 2000 Hi, Debbie I talked to Christie the other day and she says you are doing pretty well. Glad to hear it. I'm still worried about eating too much, but I seem to be losing weight (between 10 and 14 pounds). I tolerate most foods, but threw up the fried chicken I tried to eat today. Yeah, I know, DUH!!!!! LOL. Look forward to hearing from you. Love, Sperb >>> dkjlawson@... 11/25/00 04:40PM >>> Hi Friends, Okay, heres the scoop. I had surgery on 11-09-00 at . I stayed at Hawthorn Suites $55.00 a night. I flew in from Colorado on Monday, went to clinic on Tues. and had surgery on Thur at 7:30 am. I was in about 35 minutes. I walked to surgery room with the anesthesiolgist. They had already put in an i.v. in the pre op room. I also filled out several -pages and signed them regarding the surgery. They said hop up there. I did and one of the Dr. laid and 02 mask on my face, while another Dr. started to tie my arms down. I felt myself start to panic. The anest. said I am going to give you something to relax you. I said " is this the anesthesia,? " she said " no just something to relax you. " Thats all I remember until I woke up saying, " I am going to throw up!!!!! " I hate that feeling.! They handed me a tray. but I never threw up, Thank God. I had fasted the day prior so there was nothing to throw up. They ended up giving me 2 shots for nausea, I felt better. I got up to urinate right away, and walked not long after surgery. I was so thirsty, I sucked on ice chips. The nurses at were incredibly wonderful. I had 2 nurses round the clock. I felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest. I felt as though I needed to burp and couldn't. I was very uncomfortable. I pushed my pain button. The actual incisions never hurt or bled or bruised. I was released on Fri morn at 7:30 am. Went to hotel and slept. I ate ice chips constantly. I never took any vioxx. I ate broth, crackers, gatorade. Right now I wish I could never have another taste of gatorade...YUK. I flew home on Monday night. I was very tired for about 8 or 9 days after surgery. The indigestion feeling lasted almost a week. The carafate is fine, I don't mind it at all. I put it way back in my throat to swallow it. I started the actigall on Thursday and it was really bad. I was sick and nauseous, and got a cough and had horrible nightmares.( I never have nightmares) I emailed Dr R today, I am waiting for a response. Maybe he will have me use half doses for a while. Meanwhile I am sorry that I have a gallbladder!!!!!!!! The vitamins are working out ok. I am still very thirsty. I am eating yogurt, soup and crackers, mashed potatoes, cottage cheese and oatmeal. I like grape juice, crystal light. I really cant wait to try real food, I hope I am like many of you that can eat anything. I ate a few noodles with my chicken noodle broth yesterday, but it didn;t do to well. I can only sip, I cannot glup anything. That is probably my hardest part. I have always been a big water drinker. I can only sip a little at a time. I hope that changes with some time. I am full on about 3-4 tablespoons of broth or 2-3- tablespoons of mashed potatoes. I am starting to get a little energy back. I know I need to eat often, its hard when you are working all day. But I take yogurt and sneak bits throughout the day. I was 234 pre-op. I am now 212 on day #16. So I can't believe I have lost 22 lbs in 16 days. No one has noticed but I can feel it. My knees already feel so much better. I am starting to sleep better, so I must be breathing more freely. In closing, I must say that right before surgery and right after surgery, I was scared. Scared bad. I almost backed out from fear, fear that I would be the first to die on the operating table and my children would be orphans. After, I was scared that I had made a terrible mistake and would surely regret it. Several post-ops told me, relax, give yourself a break, take it a day at a time, let your body get over the invasion of surgery. ( even if we feel great afterwards, our body has still experienced trauma.) It also takes time for all the drugs to be cleansed from your body. So At 16 days I am starting to be clear headed and believe everything is gonna be alright!! It really is one day at a time. I get overwhemed if I go any further than that. No one but God knows our tomorrows, and He holds them in His hands and gives them out one by one. Thank you to all the sweet friends I have met online and in person in N.C. And to all the wonderful post ops that helped us newbies. Hope all my littermates are well and happy. Blessings to all . Debbie Lawson Colorado 11-09-00 234/212 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2000 Report Share Posted November 26, 2000 Hi, Debbie I talked to Christie the other day and she says you are doing pretty well. Glad to hear it. I'm still worried about eating too much, but I seem to be losing weight (between 10 and 14 pounds). I tolerate most foods, but threw up the fried chicken I tried to eat today. Yeah, I know, DUH!!!!! LOL. Look forward to hearing from you. Love, Sperb >>> dkjlawson@... 11/25/00 04:40PM >>> Hi Friends, Okay, heres the scoop. I had surgery on 11-09-00 at . I stayed at Hawthorn Suites $55.00 a night. I flew in from Colorado on Monday, went to clinic on Tues. and had surgery on Thur at 7:30 am. I was in about 35 minutes. I walked to surgery room with the anesthesiolgist. They had already put in an i.v. in the pre op room. I also filled out several -pages and signed them regarding the surgery. They said hop up there. I did and one of the Dr. laid and 02 mask on my face, while another Dr. started to tie my arms down. I felt myself start to panic. The anest. said I am going to give you something to relax you. I said " is this the anesthesia,? " she said " no just something to relax you. " Thats all I remember until I woke up saying, " I am going to throw up!!!!! " I hate that feeling.! They handed me a tray. but I never threw up, Thank God. I had fasted the day prior so there was nothing to throw up. They ended up giving me 2 shots for nausea, I felt better. I got up to urinate right away, and walked not long after surgery. I was so thirsty, I sucked on ice chips. The nurses at were incredibly wonderful. I had 2 nurses round the clock. I felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest. I felt as though I needed to burp and couldn't. I was very uncomfortable. I pushed my pain button. The actual incisions never hurt or bled or bruised. I was released on Fri morn at 7:30 am. Went to hotel and slept. I ate ice chips constantly. I never took any vioxx. I ate broth, crackers, gatorade. Right now I wish I could never have another taste of gatorade...YUK. I flew home on Monday night. I was very tired for about 8 or 9 days after surgery. The indigestion feeling lasted almost a week. The carafate is fine, I don't mind it at all. I put it way back in my throat to swallow it. I started the actigall on Thursday and it was really bad. I was sick and nauseous, and got a cough and had horrible nightmares.( I never have nightmares) I emailed Dr R today, I am waiting for a response. Maybe he will have me use half doses for a while. Meanwhile I am sorry that I have a gallbladder!!!!!!!! The vitamins are working out ok. I am still very thirsty. I am eating yogurt, soup and crackers, mashed potatoes, cottage cheese and oatmeal. I like grape juice, crystal light. I really cant wait to try real food, I hope I am like many of you that can eat anything. I ate a few noodles with my chicken noodle broth yesterday, but it didn;t do to well. I can only sip, I cannot glup anything. That is probably my hardest part. I have always been a big water drinker. I can only sip a little at a time. I hope that changes with some time. I am full on about 3-4 tablespoons of broth or 2-3- tablespoons of mashed potatoes. I am starting to get a little energy back. I know I need to eat often, its hard when you are working all day. But I take yogurt and sneak bits throughout the day. I was 234 pre-op. I am now 212 on day #16. So I can't believe I have lost 22 lbs in 16 days. No one has noticed but I can feel it. My knees already feel so much better. I am starting to sleep better, so I must be breathing more freely. In closing, I must say that right before surgery and right after surgery, I was scared. Scared bad. I almost backed out from fear, fear that I would be the first to die on the operating table and my children would be orphans. After, I was scared that I had made a terrible mistake and would surely regret it. Several post-ops told me, relax, give yourself a break, take it a day at a time, let your body get over the invasion of surgery. ( even if we feel great afterwards, our body has still experienced trauma.) It also takes time for all the drugs to be cleansed from your body. So At 16 days I am starting to be clear headed and believe everything is gonna be alright!! It really is one day at a time. I get overwhemed if I go any further than that. No one but God knows our tomorrows, and He holds them in His hands and gives them out one by one. Thank you to all the sweet friends I have met online and in person in N.C. And to all the wonderful post ops that helped us newbies. Hope all my littermates are well and happy. Blessings to all . Debbie Lawson Colorado 11-09-00 234/212 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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