The first 2 days after surgery
The surgery was successful, the anesthesia wore off, and I opened my eyes. My wife assumed I was able to absorb information, began speaking to me, and I immediately fell back asleep. This repeated a couple of time while my wife and the nurse were talking to each other, and sometimes to me. I still have no clue what they said. I finally awoke and was somewhat aware when they wheeled me into my recovery room. I was tired, groggy, and felt very little pain considering what just happened inside my body.
The hospital told me that I would have to spend 48 hours there while they monitored me. The biggest fear is of course clots, as well as the rare possibility of my stomach leaking into the blood stream. The nurses routinely checked vitals, blood, and other things to ensure all was well. They also wanted me to walk laps, while wheeling the IV rack, around the building each hour to prevent blood clots. I literally walked miles over the course of those two days. My wife was very encouraging and walked with me. I also wasn’t allowed to eat or drink anything during that time, and the IV was my only form of sustenance. All in all, I enjoyed the visit and it went by quickly. The pain was minimal and it only hurt where the laparoscopic incisions were. It turns out that the stomach has few to no nerve endings, so I felt no internal pain whatsoever. I was clearly good enough to walk and move about. Considering the fact that I had major surgery, the recovery is amazingly easy and fast.
On the second day, all was well with me and I was discharged from the hospital.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this blog is based entirely upon my experiences and observations. I am not a medical professional and you must do your own research and consult your doctor before making any changes to your eating, fitness, medication, or supplements. This general information is not intended to diagnose any medical condition or to replace your healthcare professional.