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Posted 1/14/2012 9:30 PM (GMT 0)
 Hi everyone, Feeling alot of gas in my belly but surgrey went well. My Surgeon came to see me yesterday and  said your operation went very well but I was in Recovery for like 4 hours my body did not take to the morphaine well at all they have to give me delaudid instead. I was treated terrible by a few of the night crew they were mad cause I tried helping out another patient by asking if they could help with assiting him to the washroom nice hospital staff we have these days in Hamilton Ontario! Another Nurse was rude to me cause I wanted pain meds for a really bad migraine cause they already had given me 3 hrs earlier! My Boyfriend Brad is the greatest man ever he went and bought me a recliner from Leon's Yesterday For me to come home and gave a comfy chair to sit in > I just love all he has done for me I really apperciate alot because this will be a long recovery for me. I am also have alot of pain in my shoulders and back from the gas they used. I am really glad to be home and relax and not be treated like crap from the hospital staff. I was crying ealy this morning cause of how there were towards me But my man put a nurse in her place when she tried to get lippy with me lastnight while he was there visiting me. I am so happy with this chair it feels good on the body I love my man he has done so much for me getting prepard and now after helping me in the recovery process> I am glad to be back on the forum You all are really nice thxs for all the best wishes helped me get through surgrey. Hope we can chat later on today. Thanks Alexis
Posted 1/14/2012 10:20 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Alexis,

Welcome to the yeah yeah yeah Wrapped Club! yeah yeah yeah Glad you're home and in your new comfy chair!  You do have a great boyfriend!  Being in the hospital is never fun, because you're at the mercy of others.  In my opinion, in most cases we're better off taking care of ourselves!

Be sure to get up and walk around your house as much as possible.  It will help move the gas and will improve the shoulder pain.  I found that the more I walked, the less my shoulder hurt, and visa-versa.

Just wanted to stop by and welcome you back!

Remember that if you can surrender to the recovery process and follow it where it takes you, you'll do much better.  Those who fight against it, and try to will it to go faster, have a harder recovery.  It is as it is.  Just go with the flow!

Best wishes for Happy Healing!

Denise

Posted 1/14/2012 10:22 PM (GMT 0)
Alexis:

Welcome home! You are so fortunate that you had this wonderful forum prior to your surgery. You seemed prepared for what was going to happen and the recovery. You were very wise to do your research and I am sure you are going to have a great recovery. Particularly with all these forum members to help you.
Posted 1/15/2012 1:27 AM (GMT 0)
Alexis,

So glad to see you back home and posting. Lucky you with your thoughtful man! Relax in that chair and let him pamper you while you heal. Keep us posted on your recovery.

Starry
Posted 1/15/2012 3:19 AM (GMT 0)
Alexis-

Great news! I knew you could do it!

Now it's time to relax and recover.

Take care,
Bill
Posted 1/15/2012 3:26 AM (GMT 0)
ALEXIS

Welcome to the Wrapped Club.. having been a member since the 1st day of April 2011, I know what you are going through...You have so many new feelings coming at you. You just need to take the advise of one of the wisest members here (Denise), surrender to the recovery. If you can do that you will make it through the coming months without a hitch. I can tell you that there will be times when you wonder when you will be normal again.. you will be normal again when your body has had time to heal and it tells you that you can proceed with whatever it is that you want to do. Listen to your body, it will let you know what you are ready for and what you cannot do yet.

More than anything, know that if you have questions you can come here for the answers. When you want to vent or scream or get mad or cry out of frustration, come here and we will embrace you and tell you everything will be ok. We can do that because we have been there. Come here when you feel you have triumphed over this thing called recovery.. we will all cheer with you.
If you have questions about diet or drink or how to get rid of gas or even issues with diarrhea..(yep, we talk about all those things here because they all affect us to some degree after NF)... come to us...

You have happened upon the greatest forum ever built... we will be here for you....

You are fortunate to have such caring help...just remember

Reach for the Sunshine... Rainbows will follow..

Sandi smurf smurf turn smilewinkgrin smurf smurf turn smilewinkgrin
Posted 1/15/2012 3:10 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Everyone, I was in alot of pain about 7pm Last night alot of gas pain then walked around my apt snd released a little gas oh wow does it ever stinky lol I could not believe that came out of my body. I had a 5 min Shower did not want to be in long but my Man Brad helped me out by washing my back and my arms had my front covered up so I did not get my incisions wet But I felt sooo good when I came out cause it was two days of being in a hospital bed with out a real shower instead of giving your self a scrub with cloth. I am drinking a smoothie right now about 10am and just going to take it easy! My man has been wonderful to me and I woke up at 3:30am in alot of pain and he was there to give me my meds I love him he has been the biggest help for me I gotta just walk around bit again having alot of gas pain again. Talk to you All Later Thanks Again Alexis
Posted 1/15/2012 4:18 PM (GMT 0)
Alexis,

Welcome home and I am glad your surgery went well.  You do have a very special man in your life who obviously cares deeply about you.  It is very uplifting to read how kind and caring he is so I suspect you are both lucky to have each other.  ((((((((((Hugs)))))))))).

Being in hospital can be a difficult and worrying time and it is natural for people to feel vulnerable.  I am glad to know you are home where you can take back control of your life. 

 

I will be watching for updates on your recovery.

 

Gentle Hugs,

Kitt

 

Posted 1/15/2012 4:18 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Alexis I am so happy to hear your surgery went well and more importantly you have such a great guy in your life. I wish you well.

I am curious do you live in Canada. I read in one of your posts where you mentioned Hamilton Ontario I live in Toronto and I had the surgery at Toronto East General Hospital. If you are it's nice to know that I am not alone.

Here's wishing you a great recovery.

Take care.

Cindy turn
Posted 1/15/2012 5:29 PM (GMT 0)
 Yes I live in hamilton Ontario and went to the hamilton general hospital and my second day there got treated like crap from the night shift. I am very glad to be home where I don't have to listen to people *****ing at me for needed pain meds when you suffer from sereve migraines. I had a great sleep last night but my man had to give me a sleeping pill cause I did not sleep well the two days I was in hospital cause of beeping machines and ppl buzzing for the nurses. have had two drinks today a smoothie and protein shake like 10 mins ago and started to get some spasms in my throat where the stitches are. I just love I can stay in my pj's all day and not have to get dreesed for nothing. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how long you can have these spasms and the cramps for? I had alot of cramping last night and then the gas came out. Thanks Alexis

 

Posted 1/15/2012 7:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Alesix I wasn't impressed with the treatment I got from the hospital either. I was there for one night. I couldn't wait to get home.

I am not able to give any advice on the spasms as I didn't get any of those. The cramps I got though. In a few days you should start to see some improvements once you get rid of the gas. Are you ale to burp? If you are the healing will be that much faster.

Take care

Cindy
Posted 1/15/2012 8:24 PM (GMT 0)
Yes I able to burp a little bit still having a bit difficlut times but my gas is very stinky I don't like that but what can you do. So does any suggest anything new I should try I don't what else to think. This is a little frustrating having to keep walking around every like min it seems I am still on the liguid meds the hospital gave me yesterday cause I had my operation on thursday and still having a difficult time swallowing it hurts to sallow things that are cold it  suxs cause i don't like my stuff warm is tastes gross I like having cold drinks
Posted 1/15/2012 9:06 PM (GMT 0)
Lexi, I had terrible gas for over a year after my surgery. It was worse during the first weeks. GasX strips (simethacone) will ease it some.
Try room temperture foods to ease spasms.
Posted 1/15/2012 9:40 PM (GMT 0)
Drinking water it has helped me pass a stool twice today I was so happy I thought to myself I would of got backed up really bad cause of the pain med deludid and zofran I am taking for pain and my anti nausea med. I am feeling a little  better that I passed some stool got alot of cramps because I had the urge to go. Anything else that I should be aware of people for the wrapped club. i am really glad to be home. I had a really nice hot shower it felt nice on my back and shoulders I got really bad knots in my lower back from the hospital bed I was sleeping in. Thanks again LexiPoo
Posted 1/15/2012 10:55 PM (GMT 0)
I am just wondering how long these  cramps are going to be in my stomach this is really painful been walking and had 3 stools today in the toilet but it is starting to hurt my butt and burning when I go could someone give me some advice in here on what to do in my postion. Thanks Alexis
Posted 1/16/2012 1:15 AM (GMT 0)
Alexis-

I had this problem with all 3 of my nissens. When they inflate your belly it irritates your intestines an such. This can cause IBS type symptoms. Also you aren't eating anything to absorb stomach acid ad if it is traveling quickly through your system it will burn on the way out. This is also why our gas early on smells so bad. Our body isn't digesting correctly yet. Your body will relearn it's new system and get better. When? It's different for everyone, sorry.

Is there anything over the counter that helps with IBS cramping? (askin everyone) If you can find something, it may help. Try the gas x to help reduce gas and try your very best to not swallow extra air. This is a big problem for us refluixers. When swallow more to keep everything where it belongs and it's hard to stop doing.

I'll be up late if you need to talk, my email is on my profile.

Take care,
Bill
Posted 1/16/2012 7:55 AM (GMT 0)
I have a great man too who helped me! Ha my surgery dec 8. Read my back posts. I struggled a lot in the beginning. However now I am doing soooo much better. Eating a regular diet and such. These people here give great advice!! Take it slow and stay away from the really cold foods. Btw my stomach hurt for several days too. Stay in tylenol at least if you can. I stayed on my pain Meds for a few weeks. They helped a lot. Also check with your dr to see if you can use an ice pack and/or heating pad at this point. Those two things saved me! Feel better

Nancy
Posted 1/17/2012 5:28 PM (GMT 0)
Bill, why did you have to have 3 wraps?is there a chance all of us will? Because I will never do this again, I am 62 and what would be the point of trying to to be older and happy if I have live like this. No eating, no exercising and always burping
Posted 1/17/2012 7:05 PM (GMT 0)
Eloy, I am with you....I will never do this surgery again. The recovery time is way too long and there is that chance that so many things can go wrong. My surgeon mentioned that in about 10 to 15 years, I might have to redo it again. No happening!!!!

Bill, my hats off to you. Although, I don't read when too many people couldn't burp.....that was my problem. I am back in action now but it took a while OMG....

Cindy
Posted 1/17/2012 8:00 PM (GMT 0)
I am so glad that I joined this forum I have learned so much I never want to have to go through with that surgrey again. I had a really bad experience yesterday I feel so hungry and asked my man to make me a bowl of Rice then all of a sudden it felt like my throat was closing on me me and I could hardley breathe. I thought I  was going to have to call ambulance I threw up like about 10 times before I felt better and the rice I tried eating was coming out so now I am really scared to eat solid food again. How long will this be? I am defitely telling my surgeon is two weeeks I will never have something like this done to have a scare like that to feel like your going to die just trying to eat normal again, could anyone in here tell me how long I will be waiting to eat a normal hot meals that I love to eat very much again like what 3 months away if so I am going to freak out. I was so scared I ate soup lastnight for dinner. Thanks again Alexis cry
Posted 1/17/2012 8:27 PM (GMT 0)
Alexis, I think you are eating solids too soon. You need to eat pureed foods, like baby foods or blend everything. My surgeon told me that I had to be on clear liquids for 2 weeks and then thicker liquids for the other two weeks. I could then start with soft solid foods after that i.e. mashed potatoes, pasta etc.. No raw veggies or fruits. Please don't rush it and chew your food to liquid before swallowing.

You'll be okay. I know it's scary. It's been a year for me and I am still conscious of how much I put in my mouth. You will get better....I am assuming the surgeon that did your wrap has done many of these before. I had Doctor Cyriac at Toronto East General Hospital. He mentioned to me that he has done thousands of these types of surgeries. I am lucky because all of the important questions I should have asked, I didn't. I didn't find this forum until after my surgery.

I am here to support you.

Take care

Cindy
Posted 1/17/2012 9:58 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks cindy,

I know I was eating a solid diet too soon. But this diet is just making me frustrated that I wanna just scream at my surgreon that he did not explain all of this 360 fundo surgrey. I hope things will get better in time. If there is anymore I should know could someone please tell me? I would apperciate it.

                                                                                                                  Thanks Alexis turn

Posted 1/17/2012 10:06 PM (GMT 0)
Alexis, my surgeon didn't tell me anything either. Imagine my surprise when I couldn't burp!!!!!!! and finding out after that it is one of the side effects of having this surgery.

Just stay calm...can you drink ensure. I had a few of those. I also used by blender a lot. I used to make milkshakes with fruits and protein powder. I ate yogurt, ice cream, cottage cheese, jello, custard etc. I made home made soup and then blend it to liquid. I went into surgery with 110 llbs...imagine what happend to me when I couldn't eat for a month. Don't fight your recovery. Someone told me to baby my stomach....do what it wants.

Cindy
Posted 1/18/2012 3:04 AM (GMT 0)
Eloy-

Here is a link to my story. it's the 8th post.
www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=45&m=2276616&g=2298829#m2298829

I am not the "normal" as far as redos go. I am more of a "problem child" I guess. I would still do it again tomorrow if this one came undone. I will not go back to the way I was before surgery. Yes it is a tough recovery, but SO worth it in the end.

Take care,
Bill devil
Posted 1/18/2012 3:08 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Cindy, My man Brad just left to go to metro on hamilton mountain about 9:00pm here. He was going to get some vegetables and some meat to make a homemade soup and then blend it all up in his blender he has. Thank god for blenders lol. I really apperciate all your help I am just going crazy I am only 130 lbs imagine I will a twig soon if I can't eat some real food soon. I have a protein powder I have had shakes with but that gets boring after a couple of days already plus we bought frozen fruit and have been making me a smoothie in the morning but I keep gettting spasms in my throat so I think I will be just sticking to warm drinks and water. Thanks Alexis turn This is my head just spinin around I just hate this !

Post Edited (lexipoo) : 1/17/2012 9:26:58 PM (GMT-7)

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