...and I'm ready to go home. :)

Surprisingly I'm not really in pain, just a little achy in my back and ribs. (Hopefully that won't change when I'm off the morphine.) I have a bit of discomfort in my shoulders from the gas, I'm sure. I guess the only thing I can gripe about is how weak I am. It'll pass. :)

My surgery was almost 5 hours!! Apparently I had a small hiatal hernia that had to be repaired. I had no idea. At least it was small.

I had my first ice chips about 30 minutes ago and they were like a taste of heaven. haha. I can't wait to brush my teeth and shower. If everything goes well, I'll be going home tomorrow evening. Not looking forward to the 5 hour ride home...but I think it will be okay.

Anyway, just wanted to say hi and hope everyone is doing well. :)

A few weeks ago I wrote a post about Lisa at Synergy messing things up for my Lap Band procedure, that she didn't return phone calls, etc. I would like to apologize for what I said because after speaking to the office staff, it turns out she never got the messages or would have called me back. I am sorry for everything that happened and for posting it on the Internet instead of talking to her in person. The Dr and staff at Synergy are committed to weight loss and improving peoples lives, are extremely dedicated and helpful. Again, I want to apologize to Lisa and everyone there for my actions. Dr Pham is my surgeon and I am looking to my surgery and for my journy to begin.

Thanks for the responses, I have 2 week post op appointment on Tuesday.  I'll follow up with my surgeon.  I suppose it could be a pinched nerve but I don't have any aches or pains anywhere else. 

 Just wanted to add that I agree, you may want to talk to a healthcare professional about the numbness you are experiencing! I hope it subsides soon for you!

 wow, they only kept you at the hospital for a day? I have/had gas pains as well. It is my biggest complaint post-op so far (my surgery was thursday) The things that I have found that help are walking..lots of walking- it will get your bowels up and running and once you start tooting it will start feeling lots better- and burp..don't hold it in! sounds gross but it really does help! Oh, and gas-x the chewable kind! Those really help me! I wish you luck and hope your pain eases soon!