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Friday, December 16, 2011
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Hey folks I am home. As stupid as it sounds I did not think it would hurt this much. I am on medication that dulls the pain, but the gas is the killer. I am on a full liquid diet but prior to surgery I realized that I can't do lactose. Before surgery it was just milk but now it seems to be yogurt too. I will obviously try again once my belly does not hurt so much. One issue that I had in the hospital was that I could not pee. Try as I might it would not come. Then came the cath nurses which hurt. I had to be cathed 3 times and they were going to send some supplies home with me plus a nurse would visit. Thankfully I was able to pee right before I left. Something that I was really happy about was the blood draw team. I had blood drawn 3 times on my left arm which once had to have medflight come to do it. At university of Michigan hospital their dedicated team got me on the first time. I could just cry of that small gift. Anyways I wanted to pop in and say hi I am alive. Folks who getting it make sure to walk and take it easy. Folks who have had it?? I have found that heat and pressure are nice. A nice hot shower does a world of good. Ttyl bye! Sorry for the picture just wanted to show
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Welcome to the other side :o) the pain will go and you will soon be like the rest of us who barely remember it :p
ReplyDeletesip slowly and often and you will do great :o)
Yes! Welcome to the losers Bench. I found that lying on my side in the recliner was the only way to help with the gas. Walking, yes...but it didn't help w/ the gas like they said it would. One day at a time. You're gonna do GREAT!
ReplyDeleteAmber, I'm so glad you're home and doing alright! I've been thinking about you. I got through my surgery too and am home resting, trying to walk--and yes, it has been more painful than I expected too. But I am hanging on to the hope that it's going to be a wonderful tool once I'm healed up a bit more. Let's make progress together! Heal well, feel better!
ReplyDeleteSam I am sipping often my pouch tolerates sf koolaid really well! I don't find walking to help either Lana. Laying on my side hurts a hit but is helpful. Melissa you are home already wow!! I will hang onto the fact of what a great tool too! Thanks and speedy recovery to you. By the way Melissa your blog invite only worked once I can't view your blog anymore I tried today.
ReplyDeleteI had the hardest time peeing but it was all i wanted to do as soon as i woke up. Your insisions look so much better than mine did I had staples!. Picture was great blogs are always better with pics :)
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