I had my surgery on June 9th and today I finally made some progress in the bowel department... I thought that my insides were going to bust my incisions wide open. I have to say that was more painful than the incision itself. So if I can give anyone tips that will be going through this procedure. Drink lot's of water, take your stool softners and walk as much as your body will let you. One thing that I have to ask is did anyone have problems with burping all the time? I feel like everytime that I eat or drink my esophagus expands immediately and I have to keep belching to get any relief. Not sure if it makes a difference where the surgeon made the incision. If so, my incision is right above my navel, approx. 4 inches long. I am hoping that in time the swelling will go down in my stomach and I will not feel as bloated.
Other than this problem, I am so excited about this experience and to know that my recipient is doing great. His creatine levels are now 1.2 and he was released from the hospital today..
Look forward to hearing from you.. Lisa :-)
No greater love!!