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Back at home
Hello Everyone, I am back home and doing surprisingly well. The first thing I asked the surgeon was about having a pain pump when I woke up. He told me they didn't use those for GB surgery but that I would have plenty of meds to help me remain comfortable. So, I worked myself into a frenzy for nothing.
I did mess up though. About 2 weeks ago, I decided I was doing great and I wanted to stop taking all kinds of medicines. I stopped the only 2 I take, Lotrel (blood pressure) and prozac. To make a long story short, when they took my blood pressure prior to the surgery it was150/110. The anesthesiologist remembered me from my hysterectomy and I had done the same thing then too.
After recovery, I was put in a semi-private room with an elderly lady who had EVERY member of her family there. They finally put me into a private room around 6:00. After that, everything was smooth sailing. I started getting up and moving around and was even able to eat. They had me on Dilaudid every 3-4 hours and Demerol for break-through pain. Not once was the pain really bad. I think I was expecting the worst; which is much bettr than not being prepared. They gave me a big shot of dilaudid and a demerol before I left because it was about an hour drive. I did really good on the way home and now I am just chilling on the couch watching "Without A Trace."
Again, thank you all for the well wishes and prayers. I could definately feel them.
Susan
I did mess up though. About 2 weeks ago, I decided I was doing great and I wanted to stop taking all kinds of medicines. I stopped the only 2 I take, Lotrel (blood pressure) and prozac. To make a long story short, when they took my blood pressure prior to the surgery it was150/110. The anesthesiologist remembered me from my hysterectomy and I had done the same thing then too.
After recovery, I was put in a semi-private room with an elderly lady who had EVERY member of her family there. They finally put me into a private room around 6:00. After that, everything was smooth sailing. I started getting up and moving around and was even able to eat. They had me on Dilaudid every 3-4 hours and Demerol for break-through pain. Not once was the pain really bad. I think I was expecting the worst; which is much bettr than not being prepared. They gave me a big shot of dilaudid and a demerol before I left because it was about an hour drive. I did really good on the way home and now I am just chilling on the couch watching "Without A Trace."
Again, thank you all for the well wishes and prayers. I could definately feel them.
Susan
You made it through! I am glad you're home and getting better. Keep us updated.
so glad you are doing good. ill keep ya in my prayers and you take care of you. treat yourself special.
So happy to hear you're home and doing so well.I'm keeping you in my prayers.Take care and enjoy your show....Much love..............Kim
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Glad to hear you are doing well. Hope you have a speedy recovery. sara
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