Jacwat
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Hi Everyone
I thought I would share my experience by putting everything down in words.
I was admitted to the ward on Monday where I had bloods done, weighed, I seen the doctors and the surgeons. I have to say at this time I was so calm it was unreal. I was pleased to hear that I was first on the list so planned for 8.30 am trip to theatre. Anyway, op day was the 2nd June. I was taking to theatre and immediately put at ease by the anaesthetic team, next thing I know I was being woken up in Recovery! This first thing I said was 'Has he done it?'. I had been so scared that they were going to get in there and find my liver too big to operate!
Anyway, transferred to ward and to be honest was a little uncomfortable but no pain. just dozed and did manage to get up and walk to the toilet. Poor night sleep 1st night due to awful 'wretching' but still no real pain.
Day 1 up and about and a day spent sleeping to be honest. Was only allowed a litre of water for next 24 hours. This was the strangest thing as when I took a sip of water I could literally feel every movement it made into my stomach! Didn't manage much of this. Drip came down so that feels good. Slept really well that night too despite it being a really noisy ward.
Day 2. Up and about, some discomfort but bearable. Paracetamol helps. Wounds all clean and dry. Had a couple of teaspoons of porridge for breakfast but was not sure how much to eat. Did not get full feeling but not hungry either. Got home about 12.30 still just feeling really tired. I have to say the worst thing for me is these damn TED stockings, so tight and uncomfortable!
Anyway I hope I have not bored you all too much but this is the start of the new me!
I thought I would share my experience by putting everything down in words.
I was admitted to the ward on Monday where I had bloods done, weighed, I seen the doctors and the surgeons. I have to say at this time I was so calm it was unreal. I was pleased to hear that I was first on the list so planned for 8.30 am trip to theatre. Anyway, op day was the 2nd June. I was taking to theatre and immediately put at ease by the anaesthetic team, next thing I know I was being woken up in Recovery! This first thing I said was 'Has he done it?'. I had been so scared that they were going to get in there and find my liver too big to operate!
Anyway, transferred to ward and to be honest was a little uncomfortable but no pain. just dozed and did manage to get up and walk to the toilet. Poor night sleep 1st night due to awful 'wretching' but still no real pain.
Day 1 up and about and a day spent sleeping to be honest. Was only allowed a litre of water for next 24 hours. This was the strangest thing as when I took a sip of water I could literally feel every movement it made into my stomach! Didn't manage much of this. Drip came down so that feels good. Slept really well that night too despite it being a really noisy ward.
Day 2. Up and about, some discomfort but bearable. Paracetamol helps. Wounds all clean and dry. Had a couple of teaspoons of porridge for breakfast but was not sure how much to eat. Did not get full feeling but not hungry either. Got home about 12.30 still just feeling really tired. I have to say the worst thing for me is these damn TED stockings, so tight and uncomfortable!
Anyway I hope I have not bored you all too much but this is the start of the new me!
fluids most important first few days. Are you taking normal paracetamol or liquid ? How long does your hospital recommend you keep the stocking on for? Thinking I wasted my time getting a tan on me legs lol.
