Glad to hear everything went well and that you're recovering well! My recovery seems to be quite slow, I've been in a lot of pain and am still in hospital. Hopefully it will turn soon though!
Wow you're going home before me! I'm so sick of this hospital bed, i want to leave too...
Carbie .. do you have to do any injections at all ? Blood thinners etc ?
How does your new stomach feel ? Any noises , pain ? how does it feel when you drink any pain there at all ?
Sorry so many questions ...
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Glad to hear you're doing so well, it's so weird how protocol differs from place to place, I'm on the injections for 2 weeks after coming home and the stockings as well, but told don't overdo the walking for the first few weeks (wouldn't have the energy any way lol) xxxI had one injection in the morning .... clexane to stop any clots. But my bloods were very good as was my blood pressure. They really weren't worried about me and left me to my own devices .... even to the point of taking my own air booties off.
Yesterday my tummy was very tender as I still had the drain in but as soon as that was removed last night, it was so much better and I was a lot more mobile and picking up the pace, when I was doing a 400m stint around the hospital (which I did once a hour). So last night I slept so much better no drain and no drips!
Today my tummy feels fine, only time it aches is when I cough (which is still mucusie) .. I have hardly used pain relief as I don't need it but they have sent me home with chewable capol if needed. I also have a antacid tablet to take every morning. I woke up showered and was dressed by 8 did my lap around the hospital at a lot faster pace! I also surprised my dad and partner by meeting them at the lift when they arrived and they could not believe how well I look! Which everyone keeps commenting about! Which makes me feel great but makes me think that I haven't had anything done!! I can't not believe how fine I feel! Early days I know.
I'm off to Asda in a min to get tinned fruit and fresh to make my morning smoothies and that way I keep mobile too. I have been adviced to walk a mile a day in the first week. All and all feeling positive and excited to start seeing some changes.
Oo as for noises little bit occasionally in the tummy but the most coming from my bottom hahahhaha which is the first day I have passed wind that way .... it has only been burps until now.
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Hi @Carby2barbie really pleased that you're doing so well I'm feeling much better this week just tired, I found protein shakes to heavy for me so advised by the dietitian to have milk and soups supplemented with marvel milk powder, which wasn't so heavy! Today is my fist day of puréed food managed one tiny pot of fromagefrais but didn't enjoy it as it was way too sweet for me! My plan for dinner is mashed potato with beans and a little bit of cheese blended together (should be ok for protein I hope!) I will still have some soup because I don't want to overdo the eating on my first day! XxHow are you @Mother K ??
I know it's so strange how everything varies so much. I do feel better after I have done my walking as if it stretches everything out a bit. I have been so lucky and I was just telling a friend how I feel like I haven't even had anything done. I was told not to cross my legs but I haven't had to wear stockings! In hospital I had these lovely air filled stockings that were so bloody noisy! I'm glad to not have them anymore! I have been mosturising my arms and legs to keep circulation up but obviously avoiding stomach area.
I also did so much research and prepping before I went into hospital and it seemed so many people were on slim fast twice a day, so I brought a load as they were on offer, for post op and then was told absolutely under no circumstances should I have them ever!! Whereas a few people I had spoken to on hear sore by them. So I just shows everywhere is so different! Xxx