Surgical follow up

[Guest guest]

So, I had my surgery on Aug. 2nd. I had the lap,

which made it easier, or so I though. Apparently the

complications they warn you about happened with my

surgery, I had leaks so instead of 2 1/2 hours, it

took 5. Funny thing is, when I woke up - which I had

a tough time doing - I was extremely nausetious, but I

didn't believe they operated because, honestly I

didn't have any pain once the nauseau wore off.

However, I look like I have been in a car accident. I

am so black and blue, my arms, my chest, and stomach.

I was a very difficult patient to start an IV on due

to small wiggly veins, that they gave up while I was

awake and attacked my arms with a vengance while under

anesthia. They ended up with one in my foot and one

in my hand. While I was out the used the blood

pressure cuff to try to pump up my veins, its not

pretty, let me tell you. Anyway, I felt great in the

hospital, really and truly. Riding home I become very

ill. I started vomiting at 10ish and stopped at 9pm.

Then day 2 home, I felt really good. Today, vomit or

something like it i guess. I dumb struck by this. I

have diaherria (please excuse my spelling it's not so

good today), and constant queeziness. Is this common?

the Doctor called in a prescription that helps with

the vomiting and then called my husband to check on

me and gave us his personal pager number.

I guess I got too cocky, thought I would sail through

as I felt so good in the hospital.

I chatted with a woman in the hospital who gave a

presentation at our orientation meeting and I got the

feeling she was sizing me up for failure. I am not

usually this gloomy, and I apologize, I guess I am

having a pity party today. Any thoughts on the icky

tummy? suggestions for clearing out the massive

bruises?

I missed your kind words, progress and feeling a part

of the group. Hope you all are doing well.

Warmest,

Debi

243/206/115

wls

8/02/06

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