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Reply to "Surgery in February"

Hi Reenie, As Shavon mentioned everyone experiences things differently. My experience was totally different. I stayed in the hospital a month mostly because I had the drainage bag in that entire time. Since I live a hour and a half away from the doctor, the plan was to stay at a nearby hotel but I suppose the doctor thought staying in the hospital a better idea. I don't remember having a lot of pain. And when I first intubated it wasn't painful just different. My J pouch failed miserably which meant I went to the bathroom so much my rectal area was so painful and sore. After the surgery, the doctor commented that I must have been in a lot of pain. But other than that there were no other problems there. I have no pain now but I'm not supposed to lift more than 30 lbs and I try not to do a lot of bending over. I try to protect my stoma as much as possible. While I was in the hospital I was not allowed to eat anything. I lost a lot of weight but once I was discharged I was allowed to eat normally but small meals throughout the day. After the first doctors visit I was told to eat normally there after. You should ask the doctor re snacks first. I would think bouncing back would depend mostly on you, following all instructions, and your attitude regarding all of this. 

I wish you the best of luck. Godspeed! Have a beautiful day. Mary

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