Getting wrapped tomorrow

Ali,

I was there three days ago so I know exactly what you are talking about. I slept maybe 3 hours the night before my procedure and was a bundle of nerves. If I had it to do over again, I would have eaten a light to moderate dinner and went to bed earlier.

Being rested the day of the procedure will help you deal with the stress. I think you are going to be fine and remember, your healing starts tomorrow and that people here at healing well are always glad to help you through the process. Please keep us updated on your recovery.

Rob

Good Luck!
I am jus 2 weeks post op and feeling great :)

Good luck, hope that it all goes well for you!

Well i made it to the other side.the worst thing that's happened to me I got trapped wind last night my god it was painful.
I'm only on paracetamol they want to keep me off morphine as that they say can make you sick.to be honest my worst pain is in my neck and my tummy only hurts when I get up and down from the bed'
I might be allowed home today depends on my bp as its a bit low,other than that I'm doing ok .i feel better when my bp us ok and I'm lowed o walk.
Ali

Ali,

So glad you made it through surgery! I hope your BP gets back to normal soon so you can go home and tells us about your recovery.

Rob

Hi Ali,

Welcome to the Wrapped Club! Glad you made it through just fine!  The shoulder pain is often the worst part of recovery. If you can get that BP regulated and start walking you can get it better.  I found the more I walked, the better my shoulder felt, and visa-versa.  Hang in there!

Happy healing,

Denise

Hello

I'm home now I slept much better lat night,the shoulder pain is getting better,I have walked a lot which makes me fill much better.the worst bit is getting in and out of bed.
I've tried a yogurt small spoon full it went down ok I'm drinking lots of water.my only pain meds are paracetamol and diclofenic .they said they try to stick with these so I don't feel sick.
That happened three times in the hospital but they gave me Anita sickness drip and that soon went.
I do feel better today than yesterday so I'm hoping everyday gets better.
I have asthma also which has been great but today I've been coughing a bit which I can do without.
I'm hoping I don't lose to much weight as I'm sure that will just make me weaker .
Well one day at time and thank you all
Ali

Hey Ali,

Bill and Denise are worth their weight in cold. The biggest turning point for me so far was from day 5 to 6. My swelling went down and I was able to swallow without the delayed feeling of food or water passing through the wrap. I still take pain meds but only at night before bed.

I have a long ways to go but it gets better every day. Glad to hear that your recovery is gonig well.

You sure have helped me bill and I thank you for that
Ali

Thank you to Denise
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Ali & Rob

 

It makes me feel good to know you are both handling post-op with great aplomb.

I agree 100%, Bill has helped so many by sharing his own personal experience as well as Denise.  They are the stars of the show here in the Wrapped Club and have earned their stars. Why Bill had to try this surgery out more than once he liked it so much.

Gentle Hugs,

Kitt

Txman4102

Hi I'm day 6 post op today ,I slept 7 hours last night,yesterday I felt water and drink backing up.today I've had a cup of tea and it went down well.
First time today no shoulder pain,lets hope that stays.
I can still only manage quarter a cup of food but my surgeon said its not a race I just worry bout losing to much weight I've lost 6 pound already .i was thinking of getting some ensure or boost but I am eating lots of veg mash blended up with gravy ,full fat custard ,jelly ,I just discovered dairy lea cheese goes down well.
I haven't got any pain as such just sore when I lay down and first get up.
My stomach is making noises today but maybe my bowel is getting into gear that is slow.
I have suffered no reflux as yet and I'm really pleased I am asthmatic I have only taken my blue inhaler once since surgery I would normally take it at least three times a day.
I'm hoping to reduce my steroid inhaler in time.
How are you doing ?
Ali


Thank you kitt
Bill and Denise are great,I did get a diet sheet will more a small book when I left hospital but I didn't get told much else or what to expect .so to have these two who have gone through it more than once ,I come on here and it's like having our own consultants.I am so grateful to them both and to Denise as I to have asthma.
All I can say is I wish I got to see this consultant two years ago as I was under another consultant but got a second opinion best days work I ever did.

Thank you so much kitt
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