I’m feeling a lot better today compared to the kat couple of days. I was able to sleep again last night and I’ve had very little pain. I’ve had soup and jelly today for lunch and so far so good. I’m going to try something a bit more solid tonight in the form of mashed potato but I don’t want anything much more today just in case. I’ll try some cereal in the morning, though, I think.
Well, I’ve had an interesting day; I woke up without any cramps but a very stiff back from actually having slept and a sore throat from the NG tube. They took me for an xray of my tummy and, whilst waiting for it, I gagged a little from the tube, causing me to cough and strain my stomach muscles. Because of said strain, when it came to laying down for the xray, I was quite uncomfortable. The technicians were kind and offered an extra pillow and helped me get back up again though.
Once I was back on the ward, I started gagging on the tube again and started to bring up watery bile. This happened a second time and I asked them to remove the tube, which they did. It helped immediately and I was feeling quite OK for a few hours. This afternoon, however, I had a massive stomach cramp that was causing me to heave and they had to give me IV paracetamol and anti-sickness. I then promptly threw up again but then the pain died down. They gave me oralmorph and I was able to sleep for an hour or so.
Since having woken up, my pain has been minimal and I’ve even been able to drink some water (which I was throwing up before). They’ve taken me off IV fluids for now as the blob is working a bit more now and I’m able to drink. I’m really hoping this is it and I’ll get better from here. Fingers and toes crossed!
I’ve been throwing up today and been in constant pain with my stomach cramps which only oralmorph seems to help take the edge off of.
The surgical doctor thinks I’m a bit distended and has ordered a tummy xray. He also wants to get an NG tube inserted. I’ve never had an NG tube and, other than what I’ve seen of others having then fitted, I don’t know what to expect. To be honest, I don’t really care so long as it helps.
I’m feeling pretty rubbish right now; my stomach has been cramping all night so I’ve barely slept. The doctor thinks it’s my bowel reacting to solid food after not having any for a few days so they’re giving me codeine and paracetamol to try and keep the pain down.
I have no appetite either so I’ve asked to have jelly for both lunch and dinner today because I don’t think I could stomach anything else.
My pain was a bit worse last night so my sleep was quite broken, but it seems to be under control at the moment. I’m still on a liquid diet but I am managing more than yesterday – and I haven’t thrown up today, which is always good.
I haven’t needed as many catnaps today either but I am still very tired. I’m going to try and walk again later as the more I move, the faster I’ll heal and I can go home quicker.
To be honest, I just want the cathatar out. It’s not the most comfortable thing to have in.
I had a bit more sleep last night so I haven’t been nodding off quite as much today. That’s not to say I’m not still super tired, but it’s better than yesterday.
My blood pressure is still low which is due to my not drinking enough, but I’ve upped my water-intake today and even managed an apple juice as well as a few mouthfuls of jelly.
I went for a little walk with my nurse just now and to say I am worn out would be an understatement. I wasn’t sick this time though so I’m taking that as a very good sign.
I don’t have much of an appetite but I might try some soup later if I’m feeling up for it.
Wishing everyone a good and safe Friday evening.
Today has been interesting, I didn’t really sleep that well last night so I’ve been having little catnaps throughout the day. My pain was fine this morning but it got worse after I got out of bed, and I was sick on my way back from the bathroom. I’ve been using my PCA a lot more now but the nurse said it’s normal given it’s so early after surgery. My brainfog has returned but I think that’s due to being so tired.
On the positive side, I’m not nil-by-mouth! I’m not allowed solid foods yet but I’m on free liquids which includes jelly and ice cream. Also, I’m able to move. I’m very slow but I can get to my feet with help and move around a bit when sat or laid down on my own.
Not going to lie, today has been hard and all I’ve wanted to do is curl up into a ball and sleep. However, the nurses have been great so I can’t complain.
It’s very late where I am right now and, as is quite normal for me in hospitals, I can’t sleep. So, I thought I’d update you all.
Well, surgery went well. I’m on a fentalyn PCA and intravenous paracetamol, have a drain in my side (which doesn’t appear to be draining anything anymore) have a cathatar in, and an oxygen nose tube. The lovely thigh-high stockings they made me wear through surgery were too itchy so I’m now wearing knees-highs instead.
My pain is farely mild, considering, and I felt a lot better when I woke up this time vs last year when I had my colon removed. I had brain fog so I was slurring my words for several hours after I woke up this evening, and I kept having micronaps mid-conversation because of the anaesthetic. I’m annoyingly quite awake now but I will try and sleep as best I can.
Thank you to everyone for supporting me and helping me through this, especially @sillyriceball & @thatchronicfeeling
They weren’t kidding when they said anywhere from two to four hours! The longest part was waiting to have my blood test (one and a half hours) but other than that, it was over pretty quickly. They almost forgot about me when I was waiting to see the anaesthetist but that was sorted after I asked at reception. They had to do an ECG because I still occasionally (and I mean very rarely) get palpitations but they’re not worried too much about that.
Bye bye hospital, see you in two days!
It might take a few hours but I’m hoping it’ll be over quickly.
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