23rd March I Went for the operation at 4/5pm .. anaesthologist was very good, very professional, no messing around with the cannula. Just straight in, drugs given and went to sleep. Woke up about 9:30/10pm (I think) .. Cotton mouth and very thirsty, pain relief in place thank goodness.. So was feeling ok. A lot spaced out.. Surprisingly didn't swear too much lol the male nurses were very efficient, wiped me down.. Dosed me with more strong painkillers.. Then helped me into the compression garment.. Roll this way, that way, lift your bum, sit up.. Very firm but gentle.. Didn't feel embarrassed because I was naked, they were professional and kind.
Taken back to my room by about 11pm.. Was feeling a bit nauseous, ate a yogurt, drank more water.. Needed the bathroom, sat up and vomited. Water and yogurt.. Felt much better afterwards.. Why is it that after being sick you feel better..
Walking to the bathroom for the 1st time was interesting.. Felt lighter and my balance was different, major mission though as I've got 2 drains and was on IV fluids, couldn't pee, but my period had started again, I thought it had finished
the night nurses (woman) didn't make me feel embarrassed just sorted out some pads for the bed.
2nd trip to the bathroom was better, bit dizzy, but didn't vomit! Plus I managed to pee
Getting out of bed is the hardest thing, lucky I have a great electric bed and strong nurses !
3rd trip this morning was easier.. Managed to pee again. Been drinking lots of water.
Pain is not too bad as I'm getting regular morphine .
24th March - Day1 recovery
the surgeon said, My lower belly apron of fat was removed, He said my abdomen muscles were very badly stretched and separated.. He said when they lifted the skin he wasn't sure what he was seeing as it was a real mess! He was afraid that I had multiple hernias.. He said he had to have a good look and check .. Then He had to do lots of stitches down the middle and on the obliques too which is why the operation was 4.5hours long !
25th Day2
Had been up more times to the loo during the night with help getting out of bed. I managed this morning to get out of bed myself and go to the loo. I'm Back home today after seeing the surgeon, given various meds and they decided to leave the drains in. I have to go back and see him Tuesday. Which is when they will take the drains out.. Check everything etc
Day3
1st night home was ok, just hate sleeping on my back! Got up about 2:30am to the loo, got back into bed and realised I'd not turned out the light .. Bah!! This morning Walking down stairs not so bad .. Walking upstairs not good!
Took some milk of magnesia to help me to go to the loo, not been since Wednesday. I've been eating light foods to help the process.. Nothing yet except gas and wind..
Day4
Moving better today, continuing with milk of magnesia morning and evening.. Have ordered some peppermint tea.. Should come tomorrow. I've been drinking some nettle tea..
Lucky for me I've managed to "go" just need to get it a bit regular again
Day5
Feeling much better today, walking is easier - still slowly but slightly straighter.. Less like like a hunched over old granny .. My kids comments
