Post Surgery May 29, 2009
Posted by stoptheworldiwanttogetoff in Uncategorized.trackback
So it has been just about 24 hours since my surgery. I’m feeling ok- sore to say the least.
We got to the hospital an hour early as required 12 noon for a 1pm surgery. They were running behind so I actually didnt go in till around 330. Since I did not eat since the night before I had a killer headache.
Anyway- Dr. L talked to me and hubby and my mom before I went in and explained the whole procedure- including the balloon catheter- ugh.
I woke up from the surgery in severe pain… it was the catheter. So much pressure and the worst cramps possible. They gave me some pain meds via a shot in my leg and also though the IV which helped a little. Dr. L had already left so they were trying to call him to see if they can send me home with some pain pills. I would have died if they didnt. I was not expecting that much pain and I started to cry. The nurses were so nice though and Thank God sent me home with some Vicodin.
The Balloon catheter is quite uncomfortable. It has a bag that is strapped to my leg, and it was filled with blood- sorry I know TMI. Anyway, when the nurse called to day she said I can dump it – and I actually cleaned it out so its not so bad now- but still quite uncomfortable.
Not looking forward to wearing this for an entire week- especially since I’m traveling.
When the vicodin wears off I can feel the cramping and it sucks. I also have an antibiotic, estrogen (I start taking that today for 4 weeks ) and progesterone (which I start in 4 weeks).
Dr. L told my hubby that the procedure went perfect and the septum was resected with no problems whatsoever. He said there is no easy way to tell if it was scar tissue, we are hoping it was septum and the balloon will prevent scaring. He told us that we can probably begin IVF in July if we want.
Well thats where I am today. I’m resting for the weekend. I ate a bunch of saltines last night before bed and an english muffin this morning. I just got my appetite back and my hubby made me a baked piece of chicken and some brown rice and I now feel really good.
I’m gonna lay down now and watch some tv……..
Big hugs,
I hope that the discomfort wears off.
S X
Sorry about the pain and discomfort. I hope it’s better soon. And July is right around the corner for you to begin IVF. I hope June flies by for you!
Glad to hear surgery went well, it’s too bad about the pain. Hopefully the worst part is over. Hang in there!
Hope you are feeling better. I am about to have the same surgery with the balloon tomorrow. I hope we both find that this pays off
I hope you’re feeling better and hopefully you can get rid of the ballon catheter soon. Thinking about you friend and sending hugs your way.
Lis
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