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Im Back home

I had a wonderful doctor.. My incison looks
fairly good. I was on an epidural and an antibiotic
until this morning. (the epidural made it hard to
breastfeed Elijah, because I couldn’t feel when he was
latched on… oh’well)… it worked fine.<br>I started on
ice chips last night (thursday). Today I have
successfully kept down the broths (chicken and veggie). I
prefer the veggie. : o)<br>They gave me a little
breathing machine. That thing was great. I started walking
the day after the surgery, and am doing pretty good
today.<br>I think I may go and get some tylenol, because my
back isn’t used to handling all the lifting and is
kinda sore.<br>I hated the nose tube. I had that in for
two days, I felt a little closterfobic with that and
the oxegyn on my face.<br>I also had a hard time with

the gastro-graffin swallon… What is that stuff
anyway? Gasoline?<br>I took deep breaths and closed my
eyes and didn’t vomit. Thankfully.<br>I am having
somewhat of a difficult time getting out of my bed. (no
side rails to grab onto). Thank you everyone for your
support and encouragement throughout this long phase. :) God Bless,<br>Lisa<br>RNY July13<br>Pre-op weight 304

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4 Responses to “Im Back home”

  1. Neva Marjory Says:
    April 21st, 2003 at 5:20 am

    Lisa,I am so glad to hear you are doing
    good.Before you know it all the bad stuff will be behind you.
    I had my 1 month ck up yesterday and now I don’t
    have to go back for 3 months. I can now start eating
    real food. I lost a total of 56 lbs.this month….I am
    very pleased….get plenty of rest….that seems to
    help alot…Connie

  2. Neva Marjory Says:
    April 21st, 2003 at 9:22 pm

    Welcome home, Lisa! I am so happy for you. I know
    it will be a rough few weeks getting adjusted, but
    once the pain is under control and you can move a
    little better you will be great! Keep us posted on your
    progress.

  3. Korey Cordie Says:
    April 23rd, 2003 at 3:00 am

    I’m new to this group, and am pre-op, but I thought Tylenol was a big no-no…

  4. Neva Marjory Says:
    April 23rd, 2003 at 5:27 am

    &gt;… I thought Tylenol was a big
    no-no…&lt;<br><br>As I understand it, it’s Advil, aspirin and any
    other NSAIDs that are the no-nos unless directed by the
    doctor. They thin the blood too much and can break down
    the skin anround the staple line, causing leaks.

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