Reporting in from the Post-Surgery Wars

Posted on February 8, 2015

Maybe I'm getting old (OK, I am...) but this post-surgery thing really threw me for a loop. After the operation, I was nauseous in the hospital bed, until I suddenly wasn't, and then went home that night. Felt OK the next day but it was mostly the painkillers at work, in retrospect. Had a friend stop by for a short visit, and then later that day, someone else stopped by and stayed way too long (tip: 90 minutes is not a short visit for a post-surgical person, believe me!) and wore me out.

Woke up Saturday, took 2 tablets and threw up, so I guess that was my body saying it didn't want any more of those painkillers! The nausea was back with a vengeance, so I eventually settled on water and saltines as the perfect food for the day. Boring, but safe. Today (Sunday), I've been a little more adventurous, but not much, because my body is still adjusting to the whole "no gall bladder" thing.

I managed a 20 minute walk today, and will try that again tomorrow. I'm staying home from work mostly because there are no trousers I could put on that would not irritate the heck out of my poor belly button that got reopened and is now sporting 5 stitches and a bruise the size of Kansas. I do look like I've been on the wrong end of a bar fight, but thankfully, the bruising is all belly and I'm not showing THAT off to anyone.

So on with the recovery, the rehab (learning to listen to my body's reaction to food with no gall bladder involved), and the dietbet. I'm in two monthly games that just started last week, so I really want to win them both!

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juli

02/09/2015 10:28AM

Hang in there and give yourself a chance to recover! Gall bladder removal is major surgery, people used to be laidd up for weeks afterwards. Even though the way they do it is less invasive you still had anesthesia and that takes time to get out of your body. Anesthesia can cause you to hold water and pain meds can constipate you, so in time you will probably see a drop the helps you stay on track and win your bets.

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Les

02/09/2015 5:14AM

Hopefully having all of that behind you will be a good thing. Feel better and start moving - slowly but surely:)

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Colleen M.

02/09/2015 4:12AM

I hope the nausea and the discomfort are gone sooner than later. What a trooper you are!! One day at a time... Love to hear you were able to get out for a little walk! Sending healing vibes your your way <3

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Fit4Life

02/08/2015 10:35PM

Hey Annie, as Cheryl said take baby steps. I haven't been able to keep up with the boards and had no idea you had surgery. I am wishing you a speedy recant will check uoi with you soon. You are amazing and your recovery will be amazing. Patience is a virtue..xoxo,?

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Cheryl B.

02/08/2015 8:35PM

You may be getting older, but you are also gaining wisdom! Take recovery one day at a time. Although the gall bladder is a small organ, it plays a larger role in digestion than people think. Take things one day at a time, one step at a time & don't look at the big picture. Each baby step is a step closer to your goals & you'll be at that finish line before you know it! Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery. Hugs!

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