thread: How long to get over a GA?

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  1. #1
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Feb 2006
    melbourne
    11,462

    Yikes det! I had the runs today too OP
    Still wearing my teds too

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Dec 2006
    In my own private paradise
    15,272

    the runs can take a lot out of you too

    i felt pretty ordinary for about 10 days after most recent op - I was only under short term, but seemed to react to the meds (the runs mostly) and it made me crook for over a week. don't assume it's the GA, there is probably a combination of other factors making you feel pretty cruddy. hopefully it clears soon!

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Mar 2006
    7,046

    Don't ya love TEDs?

    Seriously hon, I'd rest when you can and just ride it out. Don't give yourself a time frame because everyone recovers differently. Your weight, height, diet, metabolism, emotional wellbeing, general fitness, type of surgery, type of medications received during the op and after, how much sleep you get, other medical conditions and so forth all impact on how quickly you recover and HOW you recover. There are no hard and fast rules but I can assure you that what you were given intraoperatively will have been metabolised by now. Unfortunately some medications have a "hang over" effect and can leave you feeling lousy for a few days - but the drug itself is out of your system.

    Things that will help speed up your recovery are eating well, drinking plenty of fluids, and getting plenty of rest (difficult with children!).

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Dec 2005
    In Bankworld with Barbara
    14,222

    How long do you need the clexane for? DH's stomach ended up looking like a bruised pin cushion but he was on it twice daily for a month. I hope it isn't too bad for you

  5. #5
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Feb 2006
    melbourne
    11,462

    Trill I had it only the once thank goodness!
    I'm still groggy/woozy