Post Surgery Difficulties- internal bleeding

[argyll]

I just want to let everyone know my surgery was on Feb.16. Everything went well as far as the lipo and extraction (huge gyno on the right side 122 grams or 1/4 pound, the left side was half of that) No bleeding no surgery problems.
I had a difficult time when they tried to wake me.  Due to the fact that I had not eaten and was very nauseous I started vomiting very heavily. This caused internal bleeding on my left side ( I guess that was the side I was clenching on) Blood pressure dropped and I had to stay overnight. They released the pressure with a small drain. This relieved the pain on the left side and swelling. The next day Dr. Fielding came to my room to take a look and said all was fine, he released me right then.
The staff at St. Joes are great. Even O.R. nurses came down later that day to check on me. :)
Anyone looking into surgey my advice is to have it done at a hospital like St. Joes. Just in case something happens you know you are in good care. ;)

[3timer]

Congradulations on the surgery! Sorry to hear that you had some complications. Hope all is well now. I agree that St. Joes is a very top class facility with great support staff. I fely very comfortable while in their care. I had to stay overnight as well due to the fact that I was out of town and they did not want me to be alone for 24 hrs. I am now 16 days post op and healing more every day. Don't expect to get instant results as I did or you may be dissappointed. I have since decided to be patient and wait for at least a month strong to acess my progress. I have learned from others on this site that it is common to wait around 3 months to get rid of the swelling. Come on May!!!!!!!!

All the best.........................3timer

[Grandpa Bambu]

Congrats on your surgery!  

Sorry to hear that you did not feel well Post-Op.  :-/

I had surgery on the 16th as well, just after you at 11:30am. Not sure how much JCF took out as he did not speak with me Post-Op. I have some bruising and swelling and some discomfort. Other than that though, I feel fine.  

I agree with you and 3timer, the staff at St. Josephs are great! I thought that the pre-heated blankets were a nice touch as I felt very cold in the recovery room.

All the best with your recovery in the months ahead. Bring on summer eh.....