home from surgery!!

Had the surgery tues 4/5..in a lot of pain at first..less now..hard to eat anything! Took lots of photos cause I will do a scrapbook of my journey! Could not believe I really took this step! Asked if my hair looked ok, so I guess I wasnt too out of it.....Had it lap so that was great. HOme fri aftn so doing well, I think!

hi how are you feeling, my surgery date is on April 15, 2005, how long did you stay in hospital, are you able to walk around, I am having surgery, but only put in for 8 days off, please write to me Dixie

Everyone is different. I still have pain but it is tolerable. I am having diarrhea now too. Hope that goes away. I think you should consider more days off. Although if your job is sedentary, you may be ok. I am still woozy from the anesthesia as well.

Welcome back Julia! My surgery was Monday - I'm not taking pain meds anymore at all and last night I could sleep on my right side! Congrats on taking the big step, and isn't it great to have it behind you? So happy for you! Lisa

Yes, it is good to have it behind me! I could not believe I reallyl had done it!! I am so tired still.

W E L C O M E B A C K! I had mine Monday! Isnt it wonderful! Im still on liquids (full) by my surgeon, and not really hungry or thinking of food right now. Just trying to find ways to get in this protein for now. My pain is easing considerably, I walked about a mile today and feel alot better so move and walk as much as you can... I slept better last night than I have in a year!. Keep in touch! Hugs, Sandy

wow sandy...1 mile!! no way yet for me. Still have diarrhea, too.

I'll start walking the dog next week - have to make a PetSmart stop first. My friends are more impressed with knowing somebody who actually had the guts to go through it more than anything else it seems. My vision is even better. So many sudden and unexpected benefits. I'm smiling for no reason now

Welcome home. I just know you will do better with each passing day. Marcia

Welcome home! Glad you are doing well..My cousin had the surgery and also experienced the diarreha. It went away for her after about a week. She thought the benefit that she lost more weight that week than any other was worth it! LOL I am sure you are fine but if it persists you might want to call the clinic and double check. Good luck and I will hopefully be meeting you on the losing side in 10 days! Tif