I'm back :-D

This is cross-posted in just about everything I write in because I'm not sure how long I'll be able to deal with sitting at this computer. Surgery went great! I was in recovery by 12pm on Monday. Walking to the bathroom by 4pm. Dr. Ward said the surgery went without a hitch. I feel great. I had a little issue w/ nausea on Tuesday night, but that's all done with now. I was out of the hospital by 12 on Wednesday, drain ou****er in hand and happy. By 12midnight I was back at the ER w/ some bleeding. Luckily they think it's just because I have some hemorrhoids... PHEW! I never thought THAT would be a relief to know!! LOL, I KNOW TMI! Ok but anyway, to make this entry short and to the point ... here are my FIRST Friday Pro's and Con's! Cons (first so that I don't end all depressed) -funny incidents keep happening to make me loose my mind (Bruce falling on my stomach, a ceramic cow falling on my head) -I can't figure out HOW to get in more than 20oz of ANYTHING in one day yet. -bleeding BAD -my insides are rearranged? this is both pro and con -I've already lost part of my support group to idiocy -It still hurts to sleep on my side -NO WAY and I trying my stomach! -I don't feel like talking to anyone on the phone PROS- -I've lost 11lbs in 5 days -My family and friends KICK ASS!!! -Dr. Ward is amazing, and so is Kate!!! -I CAN sleep on my side (although painful) -My insides are rearranged!!! -I'm recovering quickly and feel almost normal already Anywho, I'm sure there's more, but they'll come as the weeks pass. Peace, Michelle

Michelle, Glad to hear you're home from the hospital. I don't often post on this site, however I've really enjoyed following your journey. I hope the bleeding issues have been resovled and that you're feeling better soon. Take care! Sandy

glad your back home too ... i fill do my pros and cons later toatday i think hehehehe....

Great story. Thanks for being so graphic. I go in May 20 adn long for storied of surgery! Barb in CA

Welcome Back Michelle! As for sleeping on the tummy, I am a tummy sleeper to! The only way I could sleep once home, was a good dose of liquid Lortab, and I snuck pillows from everyone in the house, lined some along the wall beside my bed where my back would be, placed one under my tummy, under my shoulders and one under my head and one between the knees. On the bright side, I am 2 weeks and 4 days post op and once again sleeping on my tummy! It does get better everyday Sandy

Congrats Michelle. I too had surgery on Monday and was home on Wednesday. My whole stomach is very stiff and my left side is extremely sore. Funny, I've had 4 C-sections and an open gall bladder surgery and I don't remember them hurting this much, although I think they must have. The Percocets help a bit, so I am still taking them. I gained 7 pounds while in the hospital, which was very disappointing, but have lost them already. I have a sample menu from my surgeon that I find is easy to follow, so I will stick to that until my post-op on 5/2. Although one lunch calls for 1 cup of Carnation Instant Breakfast, and I'll be darned if I can get more than 1/3 cup in. I just started walking around the yard. I live on a dead end, so I will try to get in a loop or two tonight in my bathrobe, which is my new wardrobe. I haven't even felt like putting on any clothes. Good luck in your journey. Linda

Congratulations, I am glad that you are recovering so quickly and doing so well.