I was out of recovery and headed home after another dose of Tylenol #3 in my veins and basically watched TV for the rest of the day. DH brought me some soup but I was stunned how little pain after the laparoscopy. I have 4 holes in me in different spots than after the band but it was a much easier surgery. Wednesday, I took Tylenol #3 in the morning and again at night to sleep and that's basically it. I've had a few Ibuprofen since but am feeling quite good. I'm even back cooking.
I asked and received 4 weeks off to recuperate.
Am I a suck or what. I do have to attend a three day training course Monday to Wednesday so hope the sitting for long periods of time doesn't wear me down.
Honestly, I could have gone back to work. The wonders of Laparascopic surgery. I had 4 weeks off when I had my band but I think I needed that time to adjust to the eating.
One thing my clinic had suggested but I ignored was to have a defill before surgery. Since I had no problems eating with my current fill level, I chose to ignore it and was able to drink and eat ok. I was a bit worried that with all the poking, the band might get irritated but so far all is well.
I have a fill booked on February 7th so hope to get some hunger relief. Although lying around watching TV, surfing blogs and being cooped up in the house is getting a bit stale. I ventured out yesterday to the grocery store. We've been snowed/iced in for the last 4 days and the snow is coming again today. Not as much as in a normal winter and it will soon be spring!
My backyard
To the other ladies who went under the knife this past week too, take the pain meds, relax and get well soon. And hope you don't have too much snow!
I still have 3 weeks of sick leave left to fill. No sympathy needed for me!
11 comments:
Sandy I'm happy you are doing well with your gallbladder surgery.
Am this Georgia girl never sees snow like that! :)
Glad you are healing so well! I go in tomorrow!
I'm so happy to hear that you're doing well :-) enjoy some reality TV for me. Hugs!
You little turd...enjoy your time off! I'm glad you are okay and well. Love you.
Enjoy your time off - read lots of books!
Caroline
WHAAAAA... I should have taken off 4 weeks for my boob surgery just to get my balance back.. glad all is well.. hugs and kisses. I am watching the NHL all star game and thinking of YOU.
Yep....I was amazed with my recovery time also. LB surgery set me back for a while.
Take good care of yourself and enjoy....that's another body part we never need to worry about again!
XO
Glad to hear you surgery went so well :o) enjoy the rest of your time off.
So glad that it went well, Sandy! Enjoy your time off!
Glad all is well, and that you got plenty of time off to relax! :)
Glad your surgery went well!
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