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Had Bypass surgery Sunday morning. I wasn't nervous just wanted it over with. Everything went good except I got nauseous. Just before entering the operating room they game me two Percocet's and a patch behind my ear that was suppose to control nausea.. I got very nauseous out of surgery. I think it was from taking Percocet's on a completely empty stomach, They say you don't wake up in pain if they give you that. I woke up nauseous. I don't think was from the anesthesia because I've had a few surgeries and they didn't effect me. About 6pm I started feeling better. I was given a shot to try and help me with the nausea. Other than that I'm home, walking around, just sore. Haven't taken a pain killer yet because I don't need one. I don't know if it's because I still have pain drugs in me from the hospital and I'm going to be in pain later.
Does anyone remember if they took pain meds at home after Bypass?
I was given broth and jello for every meal. Drinking my protein shake now so we'll see.
Does anyone remember if they took pain meds at home after Bypass?
I was given broth and jello for every meal. Drinking my protein shake now so we'll see.
Never got nauseaous at all. I had the patch behind the ear but no Percocet. All the complaint I had was dying from thirst and only getting a thimble of water per hour! I'm sure it was more than that but it felt that bad!
Walk all you feel like and rest a lot. sip the water. You will be feeling better every day now! Congratulations on getting your surgery and welcome to the Loser's Bench!
I didn't take any pain meds when I got home. I also never used my pain button when I was in the hospital. I was uncomfortable but not in any pain. Certainly, you should take the pain med if your in pain. It's difficult to heal when your in pain,
Congratulation!
Shelley
Don't know how in the heck I'm going to drink all of the water they want me to drink and then a protein shake. Doesn't seem possible.
It will get better every day!
I have to say that reading some of these posts. the people on here are extremely strong.
Congrats on your surgery and wishing you a speedy recovery.
Water is more important than the protein shake. Hot herbal tea calmed my cranky pouch. I couldn't drink anything cold.
I've had a bunch of surgeries and got nauseous for only a couple of them. Sometimes it just gets you.
Sip, sip, walk, walk, rest. Repeat.
WaitSunday as in yesterday??? This is the day after surgery for you?? Oh my lands, lady!! I was in the hospital for 3 days. I still had 2 drains in at this point post-opand I was getting heparin shots every so many hours. You need to make sure you walk every couple hours. The gas they use during surgery usually hurts like a b**** as your body tries to deal with it. My pain was just below my left shoulder blade.
Don't be afraid to take pain meds. It is easier to stay ahead of the pain than to chase it and your body will heal faster if you are relaxed and pain-free.
Welcome to the bench!!
JJ
If you had the sleeve, just chuckle at my spazzing out and carry on. :)
JJ
Prob feel better tomorrow. Just took some liquid Tylenol, half the dose to see how my pouch likes it, So far my stomach is ok.