Susan In Tennesse Update

[DSRIGGS]

Hi, guys! I'm doing good I think. Been walking and am now anxiously awaiting them to give me the blu dye test so I can get IV out and start sipping. I've belched some and tooted some air out on the toilet this morning. I'm sore but pain has been bearable and no nausea at all. So far I'm very pleased with the hospital and doctors here. Dr Esquerra said I had lots of scar tissue/adhesions which he just had to go very slowly which turned into between 5 and 6 hours. He's a very nice person. My sister has been pleased with the cafeteria food so that is good.

Good news.....I wold ask them leave the IV in until you are discharged, even if you are sipping. I hate when Dr's take an IV out because somebody is starting to drink. The extra hydration provides a bit of a buffer as one's ability to drink improves. I know @Will2014 agrees with this.

They won't let you drink before they do that after the fact leak test? I was allowed to drink within probably 6 hours of surgery.

 

[southernlady]

They won't let you drink before they do that after the fact leak test? I was allowed to drink within probably 6 hours of surgery.

My leak test was done while I was still in the OR so I was able to sip as soon as I woke up. They DID want me to start with ice chips to make sure that I wasn't nauseous but not long after that, they gave me water.

 

[Clematis]

Esquerra does methylene blue leak test during surgery (day 1), then again 2 days after (day 3) after which you can start fluids by mouth, then a barium fluoroscope leak test the day after that (day 4). When you leave 4 days after surgery, you can be confident there are no leaks. This is for safety's sake as every patient will be getting on an airplane to travel home.

 

[DSRIGGS]

My leak test was done while I was still in the OR so I was able to sip as soon as I woke up. They DID want me to start with ice chips to make sure that I wasn't nauseous but not long after that, they gave me water.

Me too

 

[Susan in Tennessee]

Esquerra does methylene blue leak test during surgery (day 1), then again 2 days after (day 3) after which you can start fluids by mouth, then a barium fluoroscope leak test the day after that (day 4). When you leave 4 days after surgery, you can be confident there are no leaks. This is for safety's sake as every patient will be getting on an airplane to travel home.

I've now been given a small juice glass of Gatorade, camomile tea and apple juice. They unhooked me fr the pole but still have the needle in my hand to be reattached. I put on my own pjs a few minutes ago and am going to walk to the cafeteria with my sister when she goes to eat in a while. New scenery will be nice.

 

[Clematis]

Yay! Fluids are nice.

 

[DSRIGGS]

I've now been given a small juice glass of Gatorade, camomile tea and apple juice. They unhooked me fr the pole but still have the needle in my hand to be reattached. I put on my own pjs a few minutes ago and am going to walk to the cafeteria with my sister when she goes to eat in a while. New scenery will be nice.

Glad you are finally able to drink and that you are able to get around.

 

[Mystrys]

I've now been given a small juice glass of Gatorade, camomile tea and apple juice. They unhooked me fr the pole but still have the needle in my hand to be reattached. I put on my own pjs a few minutes ago and am going to walk to the cafeteria with my sister when she goes to eat in a while. New scenery will be nice.

WOOHOO!! Now that's progress! Glad your feeling better. Enjoy the walk and scenery.

 

[CaraOC]

I've now been given a small juice glass of Gatorade, camomile tea and apple juice. They unhooked me fr the pole but still have the needle in my hand to be reattached. I put on my own pjs a few minutes ago and am going to walk to the cafeteria with my sister when she goes to eat in a while. New scenery will be nice.

I am sooo excited for you!! I truly believe Esquerra is a phenomenal surgeon. I was in surgery 6 hours, the man is meticulous and I have had not one tiny complication. Onward and upward!!!!

 

[jim1969]

Congrats Susan!

 

[duh_Mom]

@Susan in Tennessee I am so glad you are doing well! I know you were scared but you took the bull by the horns. Keep up the good work! Next stop - homeward bound.