Long time no see.

Hi everyone, I know I have been MIA for quite a while, seems life goes on things get busy and time flys by. I had my tummy tuck/hyernia surgery last week. I am not at goal weight but I started out at 390 and was at 260 at the time of surgery so I wont be complaining. They took 15 1/4 pounds off in surgery so that should help some! The surgery took 3 1/2 hours, it went well had issues with the pain meds once again but I am doing good. My daughter moved back in with me in June, I think she appreciates me a bit more after her time at dads. Sitting home is driving me crazy, just wondering how long it took everyone to heal up after their surgeries, I feel great just want to get back to "normal" asap. Cant wait for Monday to get the drain tubes out, they are the most annoying thing about it at this point. Anyone have any complications after surgery? I feel like this is almost going too smoothly. Well enough for now, how is has everyone else been? Cary

Hi Cary - It sure has been a long time!!! Congrats on the tt. I didn't have any real complications from mine. I just took LOTS of pain meds. I was very faithful with them for fear of being in uncontrolable pain. I really didn't feel better for about two months. I slept in the recliner for that long as I could not lay flat in bed at all. I've been through a lot this past year. Moved to a new town where we don't know ANYONE!! Kids changed schools and they didn't know anyone either!! We're adjusting to all that pretty good. I also got deathly ill and almost died, but we're getting through that pretty good too!!! Now I'm feeling GREAT and doing very very well. I was thinking about going to work part time but my kids are involved in so much at school that I don't think I really could work and keep up with their schedules. We've got basketball going right now, volleyball starts next week, plus cub scouts, and band and church activities.... ugh, I need a nanny just run the kids all over the place. LOL Glad to hear that you're doing good!!! Stay in touch more!!!!! Hugs, Laurie

Hi Cary, It's great to see you! Glad to know things are going well. Your picture looks terrific! I'm glad to know your surgery went well and your daughter is back with you. Perhaps the change of scenery helped her understand and appreciate you. Good luck with your recovery! I know you're going to feel terrific afterwards. Don't know if I'll ever get to have a tt, but would LOVE to do so! Big Hugs, Wanda