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Had my surgery Friday..

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  • Started 5 months ago by Lily984
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  1. Lily984
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    woke up feeling really hot and sick. They managed to cool me down and gave me the most sickness stuff i could have (i'd already been given two lots) then i went to the High Dependacny Unit which i stayed in until Yesterday.

    The pain was nothing, i am numb. Even my tongue, which the surgeon seemed surprised at.

    I had all the drugs in the world which helped, they were trying to put me on a catatha so i got up to go to the toilet and fainted (they lay me down on the toilet floor with a pillow lol) but things got better, it was very uncomfortable but still no pain.

    The pain began yesterday when i got these elastic bands put on (for at least a month) they tightened them today and i was crying with the pain - it goes right up to my ear. I mentioned this today, but i wanted to go home so i said it got better. I've took some of my meds now and it's not as bad.

    I can notice the different already, but becuase i'm in pain i'm thinking is it worth it. Have a bad day today, feeling sorry for myself.

    The surgery took three hours and the surgeon said it went well.

    I can just about manage a straw in and have lost 4 pounds so far.

    Please tell me it gets better :(

    Posted 5 months ago #
  2. bonbon2111
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    awh lily let me first just say congrats you have crossed over to the other side.lol

    It gets better belive me, im nearly 2wks post op and i have to say first few days were the hardest, i didnt feel it was worth it and cryed all the time, thanxs to the help from ev1 on this forum i made it through.

    Just remember to stay positive and that it will all be worth it esp when teh swellin starts to go down, u will see the diiference.

    Some advise, loads of pillows at nite, sleep sittin up if u can will help with ur breathin and the swelling. keep tissues or sumthin handy at all times for drooling and lots of fluids and take meds on time.

    Good luck with ur recovery hun!!!!:-)

    Posted 5 months ago #

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