Well,
I've never had real anesthesia before.... and as soon as I was semi-conscious I was screaming for anti-nausea meds. I got plenty, I know. They just weren't working so well. I took zero pain meds until they started want to push me taking liquids- so I had a dose of liquid vicodin after an IV dose of Compazine... after that I could sip a little more comfortably.
It still hurt SO bad when I drink, but I think I've figured out that there is gas in my tummy and there just isn't room for gas and fluids- so burping helps a bit. Now that I am home, I am alternating meds. He gave me a ton. I have used the liquid vicodin twice, the compazine I am taking every 6 hours automatically because I am so tired of dry-heaving. Then he also gave me Tramadol, Ativan, Reglan and a scopolimine (sp) patch behind my ear for the nausea. So I'm pretty well drugged. I've been sleeping pretty non stop, just get up every couple hours to pee, walk and sip. Then I am soooo drowsy I go back to bed. Sorry for all my typos... this is a tired moment.
SO for now- I just wish I had a "belly-binder" to help me hold up my belly skin. I got on the scale last night because my body shape feels different- In two days I've lost almost 10 lbs. I know it's just about all water weight, but still. My belly fat hangs very uncomfortably low... wah.
Last night was the first night I felt coherent enough to come online and write a note. I just don't have a lot of energy... haven't even talked to my mom on the phone yet. Guess I should do that huh?
Alright, well thanks again for al the kinds words and encouragement. I'm taking all your advice to heart!
oh-p.s. I dreamed of food 2 nights ago. All juciy chunks 0f food. And when I woke up I almost cried when I realized "I can't eat!" Kinda funny now though. I fully intend to follow Dr's orders for everything and not screw up this amazing chance to lose as much as possible in these first few months!
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