Surgery Day

[Deeedals]

Well it’s arrived. Hospital admission today for surgery tomorrow.

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for your good wishes and advice.

[telford-hiker]

🤞🏻 good luck,you’ll be fine 💚

[Deeedals in reply to telford-hiker]

Thanks, 6 days post op x

[telford-hiker in reply to Deeedals]

Are you still in hospital? ..hope your feeling ok ..quite a hard time ...I’m 12 months tommoz,and things do get a lot better 😊

[Deeedals in reply to telford-hiker]

Yes, had final chest drain out today and loads of walking with physios, I feel so much better than I thought I would . Hopefully home in the next couple of days

[telford-hiker in reply to Deeedals]

It’s nice to get all the wires out..suppose you have to keep jej line for now..I was in intensive care for 10,days,..but such a relief to get home...the only thing is,that they kept me in till 4 while they sorted my meds ..I’d been up and waiting since 6 am ...😂and I believe this is true for most hospitals..so just a warning..anyway sounds like you well on the way..so happy for ya ..keep that positive vibe 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Deeedals in reply to telford-hiker]

They couldn’t get a Jej line in so I’ve had no Jej feeding just liquids then started puréed food orally from yesterday and tolerating small amounts quite well . Looks like I’ll be home before soon though.

[telford-hiker in reply to Deeedals]

Only used mine twice..hated it,and couldn’t wait to get it out ..so a bonus I think 👏🏻

[Deeedals in reply to telford-hiker]

Well everyone else has them but touch wood I seem to be making as good progress as they are. + they’re all jealous 😂😂😂

[telford-hiker in reply to Deeedals]

Yeah good for you ..who needs them 😂

[Cavalier3]

Good luck Deeedals.. I’m 13 weeks tomorrow and doing great! You will be fine and we’re here for you. Sue x

[Deeedals in reply to Cavalier3]

6 days post op and I’m AMAZED

[Cavalier3 in reply to Deeedals]

I went home on day 7! You’re over the worst, one day at a time. Xxx

[liz_crisp]

Good luck,, you will be fine, 👍💕

[Deeedals in reply to liz_crisp]

6 days post op x

[kiddy]

Good luck for a successful op. Best Wishes

Debbie

[Deeedals in reply to kiddy]

Thanks 6 days post op x

[meadfoot]

Good luck, all will be well. Trust in your medical team. Sending a big cyber hug.

[Deeedals in reply to meadfoot]

Thanks for the hug, 6 days post op xx

[Hidden]

All the best x thinking of you xx

[Deeedals in reply to Hidden]

6 days post op x

[Janashlin]

All the best.

[Deeedals in reply to Janashlin]

Thanks, 6 days post up today

[champagnelover]

Best wishes for a good recovery. X

[Deeedals in reply to champagnelover]

Thanks, I’m good 6 days post op

[focused1]

Hi ., how are you now ?

[Deeedals in reply to focused1]

Hi well here I am on 15 th jun 6 days post op and doing fine I think. 2 chest drains out, 1 to go. All feeding tubes out and on liquid diet. AMAZING

[focused1 in reply to Deeedals]

Seems good news

[kiddy in reply to Deeedals]

Well done. Brilliant news. Take things easy and listen to the medics. A relief when the tubes start coming out. Are you on normal ward now?

[liz_crisp in reply to Deeedals]

Well done looks like you are doing great. Just remember to take it easy and be kind to yourself when you get out. I'm so pleased for you hugs Lizzy

[yorkshirerose]

Good luck and remember... Baby steps ❤️

[Deeedals in reply to yorkshirerose]

6 days post op and all ok x

[Notknowmuch]

Hi Deedals, all the best and trust your medical team to give you the best needed.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Praying for an excellent outcome and recovery.

[Deeedals in reply to Notknowmuch]

Doing fine 6 days post op xx

[Janashlin]

Just checking in to see how you are doing. Sending positive thoughts your way.

[Deeedals in reply to Janashlin]

Doing fine, 6 days post op

[Janashlin in reply to Deeedals]

That is great news, so glad to hear you have the op over with and no complications. All the best for your recovery.

[Hidden]

That’s great news x take things easy . So glad your feeling ok xx

[champagnelover]

Great to hear you are feeling good. Don't overdo it when you get home - listen to your body and if you have any dumping have a hot water ready! Eat little and often. Best wishes x

[Janashlin in reply to champagnelover]

Can I please ask what you mean about the hot water? I have been having bad dumping lately. What do you do with the hot water to help?

[champagnelover in reply to Janashlin]

That should say hot water bottle. I find that if I have a dumping episode if I put a hot water bottle on my tummy the heat helps to stop the pain. The heat seems to relax my stomach muscles. It was recommended by a doctor when I experienced my very first dumping episode. (12 years ago) I know it has worked for others on here too.

[Notknowmuch in reply to Janashlin]

Alternately, place a warm wheat bag across tummy 👍🏼

[champagnelover in reply to champagnelover]

That should say hot water bottle!!

[hunsdon]

I wish you well and remember one day at a time xxx dig down in that strength pocket you will be ok x

[Deeedals in reply to hunsdon]

Thanks I’m 10 days post op and came home yesterday. I’m tolerating liquid/soft diet really well. They weren’t able to get a Jej tube in place for some reason so I went straight onto oral diet. Lucky me I think ! How’s your bloated tummy feeling, is it any better ?

[hunsdon in reply to Deeedals]

Remember little and often and do not lay on your left side , bulk your pillows up better still get yourself a wedge type pillow it helps big time , still have it I am sure it’s todo with reflux and that horrible yellow bile and it seems to be happening later down the line as I also don’t remember my boating tummy staying so long , I am hoping to get to see a doctor at the hospital later in the year and hopefully get some answers or some stronger meds .

[Hidden in reply to Deeedals]

Great news that your home . Don’t try to do to much take things easy and you,ll be fine 🤗🤗

[kiddy in reply to Deeedals]

Well done. Take it easy small steps. Best Wishes

Debbie

[hunsdon]

Hi Deeedals, onwards and upwards ❤️👍

[FKM100]

So glad to hear you're home and doing well. Take it easy while you get to know your new 'plumbing' and remember, it can change a lot as time goes by. Your 'stomach' capacity will increase, as will your tolerance for foods that you cannot manage right now. The human body is a wonderful thing and our capacity for healing is remarkable. Get lots of rest and let your body do its work.

[Deeedals in reply to FKM100]

Thank you, baby steps x