I'm home too

Surgery only took an hour (8-9am). I was in the recovery room for another hour and then they moved me to my room.

The nurses were wonderful. I had a pump with diladid in it for pain relief for about 24 hours.

I did not pee until 7pm and I did not have a BM until 7pm the next day. I did not feel like I had to use the restroom. I would just start to cramp alittle more and decided to try. Ask the nurse for Gas-X for the gas pains. They gave me stool softeners also which helped a lot.

I walked as soon as I was able and I drank a lot of water. It helped a lot.

I stayed in the hospital gown and robe. They gave me slipper socks.

The only thing I brought that I was glad to bring was a bowl of candy for the staff. I had mint, chocolate, and strawberry individually wrapped lifesavers in a bowl on my little table. Everytime someone came in I offered them a piece of candy (visitors, nurses, doc, housekeeping, room service, etc). They were all so greatful. It was fun and it made me smile. They are doing everything for you that I was glad to be able to do something for them.

My surgery was 4 days ago and I am feeling pretty good. I am a little crampy and very tired. I eat breakfast and take a nap. I take a shower and then I take a nap. I eat lunch and then take a nap. I drink lots and lots of water. I have been taking 600mg of motrin when I need it and maybe one pain pill a day so far.

The waiting is the hardest thing !!!

Good luck!
Brenda

Great to hear it all went well ............Good luck with your recovery . Your starting a brand new you!!!!!!!!!!!

take care!

Brenda,

Welcome home! So glad to hear it went well and you are home resting and recovering.

blessings, Rita

Hi Brenda,

Welcome home sister! I'm happy that your doing so well! Take it slow, get your rest, and drink lots o water. Pamper yourself princess, you've earned it.

Best to you,

Pat
TAH due to heavy periods, severe cramps. Surg 09/17/04

Thanks, I hope everyone who has not had their surgery yet get some relief from hearing about another positive experience.

Brenda

Hi Brenda-
Welcome home! I'm glad everything went smoothly for you. You sound like you've got the right idea for recovery. Enjoy your time to self-pamper- you deserve it!

Blessings-
Amber

Let me add my voice to the chorus! (I can't wait until I can sing again. My voice had BETTER come back after surgery.)

Welcome home. Rest, rest, rest. I'm glad you're getting by for the most part without narcotics, too.....gives me hope.