Reversal done...my personal update

Hey all,

so, same like a few of us here, I went in on Monday (Jan 23) for my reversal.

I can't complain about anything so far. Monday was weird because the hospital I went to, I had to ~walk~ to the OR. I had to get onto the operation table on my own. It was a weird feeling because the nurse strapped me in by the thighs and I thought I was going to be executed. After that part, I don't recall much, I was put out almost instantly.

Anyways, Monday night I was in recovery, no major meds other than regular Tylenol. No stomach pains from the incision, granted it was a bit sore, but nothing unmanageable.

Tuesday: no gas yet, but tummy was rumbling. No liquids other than ice chips. stopped taking tylenol because I felt like it wasn't doing much. I had this drainage pouch for excess blood (which was slowing down as the days went on)

Wednesday: mid day, I passed gas and it wouldn't stop. Sometimes, I felt like I was passing stool w/ my gas. (really awkward feeling as I haven't used this part of my body since June 2011). Upgraded to clear fluids. Bladder kind of hurts, however once the gas got by, it was much better.

Thursday: upgraded to full fluids and running to the toilet every 10-15 mins. Not a lot came out, but it was darn uncomfortable.

Friday: upgraded to "slop" (which is cream soup and ice cream)...realized after I ate, I could expect that within 30mins, I'll be hitting the bathroom for 30-45mins at 15min intervals.

I was deemed ok to be release and now I'm at home recovering.

I'm pretty much on a baby food diet for the next two weeks. Aside from the weight lost (which is a bonus), what did you guys/gals eat in the following weeks after surgery?

I'm not too keen on broth soups and Boost/Ensure all day long, although Jello is a plus.


To all my fellow recoverers...I know some of you are having problems and I wish nothing but a speedy recovery. Also, take people advice and bring your own TP. I used 2 rolls in one day! Also, ask about cream...it'll get REALLY sensitive back there.

Post Edited (Hagarr) : 1/28/2012 3:10:51 AM (GMT-7)

I had my reversal on Tuesday and am on the GI soft diet....basically can eat anything you can chew up to mush. I've had cream of wheat, banana, applesauce, pb&j, tomato soup, pound cake, ice cream, meatloaf, mashed potatoes, well cooked carrots, and macaroni and cheese so far. I'm craving a cheeseburger so will probably have one for lunch today.

Unless your surgery was really different for some reason, you should be able to be on GI soft and eat much more than you are. Check with your doctor's office to make sure and keep your portions small when you introduce new foods.

Glad your reversal went well. In regards about diet after reversal, I think we are all different with what we can tolerate. I went very slow the first week and just ate toast, yogurt, soups, plain chicken. Then about week two I just was starving and said the heck with it and went to Chilis and had a cheeseburger, fries and a milkshake. No problems! Just go slow and listen to your body. If you crave something, try a small portion and see how it goes.

torranceboy said...

Hagarr said...
...Monday was weird because the hospital I went to, I had to ~walk~ to the OR. I had to get onto the operation table on my own...

I had this same experience when i went to Indiana University Hospital. It was the first and last visit I made there. I did not like that at all. Having to walk to the OR and go through the same experience you did made the facility seem cheap and unprofessional.

Torranceboy, that is where my GI wanted me to have my jpouch surgery. You saying that makes me so happy I went to the CC instead.

Hagarr, how many times a day are you going now? Are you taking immodium yet?

ByeByeUC said...
Then about week two I just was starving and said the heck with it and went to Chilis and had a cheeseburger, fries and a milkshake. No problems!

Marianne, that's hilarious!!

Thanks for the chuckle!
Cece

@Disneynut66 Not taking any immodium yet...don't think I need to.

but we'll see once I start having a regular diet.