My resection - Bowel Disorders Message Board

Marmex · 03-05-2006, 02:41 PM

Hi Everyone-
I'm Backkkkkkkkkkkk.

It was sure quite a ride but am so grateful to finally be home. I came home yesterday. I managed to find you- don't ask me how. I felt you guys with me thru the whole experience. Surgery went well but afterwards I had vomiting for 3 days and they finally had to put the ng tube in while I was awake. I struggled for the next 24 hours w/ that thing but thankfully it did the trick. I'm so very sore and feel rectal pressure- on the pot 6-7 times a day which they expect. Starting to eat low residue things again- so glad Goody mentioned bananas- I wondered if the seeds in them could cause problems??? I think I will try a small bit for supper.

I was on iv antibiotics for a week. I'm only taking tylenol for pain-doesn't do much but I'm trying to convince myself that it takes the edge off- mostly soreness. I react to pain meds far too much. I had hallucinations for days w/ meds for nausea. Never would want that again.

So glad all is going well- Renata- school can be so much fun !!! Goody- you are a riot. What ever happened w/ the bleeding? Hope TM is back soon.

I'm outta' here for now- getting too tired so must know when to stop. Thank you so very much for all of the prayers and support. I would never have made it w/out you. Later- Stackie

Marmex · 03-05-2006, 02:50 PM

PS- Lori- I wish in hindsight that the ng tube had been done while under. My Dr. doesn't usually use them. I cannot fault him- I never had one for appendix, gallbladder or hysterectomy so I guess I was lucky before. It will prevent alot of problems and if it is the first 24 hours you won't even care. Vomiting is just the pits. If ever needed again- I would certainly not be afraid. You will be alright- just look at all of the successful cases on hereand try not to worry.

I had no shaving either. So each Dr. is different. Even the surgeons in my Drs. group are all differint in how they do it. Mine was open- incision 2-3" above navel down to pubic bone. Whatever- HEAL this gut and get on w/ life is what I say. Take care- Stackie

goody2shuz · 03-05-2006, 03:32 PM

Welcome Back, Stackie

Wow.....you were in for a bit longer than usual but thank goodness you are back with such a great report!! I am sorry to hear about the vomitting....wow that must have been awful!!!

Anyway....glad to hear that you are doing so well. Bananas should be no probelm at all....the seeds are not a problem even before a resection...so do not worry.

What did the doctor say you can eat??? Every doctor is different but I was told everything but knew enough to progress things slowly. I found that steak and dairy products, salads. fresh fruits, raw veggies and the like will take a while. Start out with rice, potatoes (without skins of course), cooked fruits and veggies, chicken and turkey without the skin, pancakes, cereals etc.

Do not be afraid to use more than the tylenol...in fact I am shocked that you do not need anything else. From personal experience, as well as from following things around here, the pain may increase even weeks after the surgery so please do not worry about that. As nerves and muscles mend you will have that happening along with increased activity.

I hope things continue to improve. Try not to over do things and take it easy as you gradually get back to activities of daily living. Keep us posted and welcome back!!

(((HUGS))) ~ Goody

MrsQueeZ · 03-05-2006, 05:31 PM

Stackie!! Wow, and what a trip you had while there! Sounds like you are doing great, considering, and you had a very rough week.

I was pretty much just on advil once I made it home, and it was fine as long as I doubled it and had it every few hours. Rest, and take care of yourself!!! I did OK with the food too, as long as I tried one new thing at a time. I did go through some Gas X.

Renata

Marmex · 03-08-2006, 03:22 PM

Hi-

Has anyone had experiences w/ first diarrhea, then bit formed followed by explosive gas and mucus and then little formed. I am not sure if this is normal for the healing process. I know that the Dr. did say diarrhea and then you will eventually become regulated. I am eating and worry that now I am not going enough. Only a small bit today. Is this normal for around the 12th. day? Anybody??? Hope all are doing well. Stackie