post-op and future plans
I had my uterine fibroid(s) removed yesterday. It was a same-day surgery, wherein after I recovered from the anesthesia I was sent home. Had this surgery done in Philippines I'm sure I have to stay in the hospital for days and my abdomen will be cut in half, thanks to the modern medicine I didn't have a scar at all.
The surgery itself wasn't bad, it was initially planned to be laparoscopic procedure then we decided to have it done via dilation and curettage because the doctor needs to see inside my uterine cavity to see if it is viable for pregnancy. I am very hopeful that through this procedure I would be able to conceive as soon as possible if not, God's will be done.
I thought the surgery will be rescheduled at a later time because my doctor had an emergency C-section for another patient. When the baby comes, he/she will come at his/her own time, no body can stop them from coming out. Anyway, the surgery started on time at exactly 9:30am I was already in OR from there I didn't remember anything.
When I regained my consciousness I realized I was at the PACU, I felt an intense pain, I even cried. I now understand why my patients cried after surgery, I felt the same. I thought that pain can be hidden at the back of my eyes but not this time, I had high tolerance to pain yet it didn't work. When the pain subsides and the anesthesia wears off, I vomited, a projectile one. I knew it was a side effect of the anesthesia, I asked for Zofran, they gave me via IV but it didn't work, I thought I was just hungry since I was NPO the night before. They infused a liter of Lactate ringers but it didn't work, I asked another anti-emetic medication, they gave me a stronger drug that made me sleepy, at first I declined but since I'm tired of vomiting and nausea to boot, I just agreed to have it. Later on I was able to stand up and I asked them to release me.
24 hrs had passed but I still feel the spasms on my belly. I am bleeding like my usual menstrual days. I knew this isn't a good sign, yet I tried to relax myself and take my medications. I'm on strict bedrest right now. Later this afternoon, I ate rice and hard boiled eggs, the only thing I can fix since I am at home by myself. I wished my husband could missed his work and stay with me all the time, but he can't. As of this writing he called me and said he had an early out from work, thank goodness, I need to eat or I'll bleed from hunger.
I also found out that I am anemic and used to be since time I can't remember, all the while I thought I had it fixed since I ate plenty of greens but It wasn't cured with diet alone. I was given Fe injection 3 weeks before my surgery. I also donated my own blood a day before my surgery. I am B+, I could have received type O but it is safer to have infuse my own.
I won't be able to attend the New Year mass at my girlfriend's house. I wished I could but I can't forced myself out of bed. I just wish everyone a Happy New Year.
The surgery itself wasn't bad, it was initially planned to be laparoscopic procedure then we decided to have it done via dilation and curettage because the doctor needs to see inside my uterine cavity to see if it is viable for pregnancy. I am very hopeful that through this procedure I would be able to conceive as soon as possible if not, God's will be done.
I thought the surgery will be rescheduled at a later time because my doctor had an emergency C-section for another patient. When the baby comes, he/she will come at his/her own time, no body can stop them from coming out. Anyway, the surgery started on time at exactly 9:30am I was already in OR from there I didn't remember anything.
When I regained my consciousness I realized I was at the PACU, I felt an intense pain, I even cried. I now understand why my patients cried after surgery, I felt the same. I thought that pain can be hidden at the back of my eyes but not this time, I had high tolerance to pain yet it didn't work. When the pain subsides and the anesthesia wears off, I vomited, a projectile one. I knew it was a side effect of the anesthesia, I asked for Zofran, they gave me via IV but it didn't work, I thought I was just hungry since I was NPO the night before. They infused a liter of Lactate ringers but it didn't work, I asked another anti-emetic medication, they gave me a stronger drug that made me sleepy, at first I declined but since I'm tired of vomiting and nausea to boot, I just agreed to have it. Later on I was able to stand up and I asked them to release me.
24 hrs had passed but I still feel the spasms on my belly. I am bleeding like my usual menstrual days. I knew this isn't a good sign, yet I tried to relax myself and take my medications. I'm on strict bedrest right now. Later this afternoon, I ate rice and hard boiled eggs, the only thing I can fix since I am at home by myself. I wished my husband could missed his work and stay with me all the time, but he can't. As of this writing he called me and said he had an early out from work, thank goodness, I need to eat or I'll bleed from hunger.
I also found out that I am anemic and used to be since time I can't remember, all the while I thought I had it fixed since I ate plenty of greens but It wasn't cured with diet alone. I was given Fe injection 3 weeks before my surgery. I also donated my own blood a day before my surgery. I am B+, I could have received type O but it is safer to have infuse my own.
I won't be able to attend the New Year mass at my girlfriend's house. I wished I could but I can't forced myself out of bed. I just wish everyone a Happy New Year.
1 comments:
A blessed Happy New Year my friend, may new hopes, joys and good health follow you and your family.
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