2 Fatties to 2 Fitties: Day after surgery!

Today is the day after surgery. I am doing great!! The surgeon and his PA said everything went great and my procedure was very uneventful, in a good way. I was scheduled for a 330 procedure, but got a call around 10 asking if I could come in earlier, as they had an earlier opening. We all got ready super fast, I even left J with a bed full of laundry he needed to fold. Oops! We got ready, dropped the girls off with our wonderful neighbor, then off to the hospital we went. We only waited in registration for about 10 minutes, then waited in the pre op area for 30 minutes or so, which was some simple tests, explaining time expectations, and answering medical history information. Next I was transferred to the transfer station, last stop before OR. I waited here for about 1.5 hours. I met the surgical team and away we went.

About 2 hours later, I wake up in recovery. It was crowded and I kept asking for my husband is all I remember. They were super nice though and kept the pain tolerable.

I finally got into my room here at Hotel Swedish and J comes in right after, which was a relieve. I sent him home shortly after I was settled, so I could rest. I was able to take some laps of the floor which helped ease some of the pain. Then I just rested for the majority of the night. Around 11pm, the resident came in and did his rounds and said everything looks great! I then woke up around 3am, and couldn't sleep, so I decided it would be good to walk around the floor a bit. I then rested until about 7am, when I was woken up by the PA.

I had/have some gassy pains and some pain where the hiatal hernia was repaired. I also learned the hard way what it feels like when I take too big of a gulp. It felt stuck and almost like I had to burp. Once I was able to burp, the pain went away. My oxygen has been dipping all night and this morning, it has gotten into the 70's. Therefore, they put me back on the oxygen and the nurse from the Dr. McMahon's office came in and stated she is going to talk to the PA about getting a chest x-ray completed to see if there is something wrong.

This morning, I was able to eat, well if that is what you call it. I have been taking 2oz of protein shake every hour, then hydrating liquids in between in an unlimited amount. I had water, a sugar free citrus drink (which I added Splenda), and a cup of Chicken Broth.

Well, that is where I am right now.

Starting weight in February, 2012: 235lbs

Day of surgery weight August, 2012: 209.9lbs

That's a difference of 26 lbs!!!

The following pictures were taken the night before surgery.