4 days to go... woohoo
Having surgery friday 7/25/03 at 7:30 am. I found out today that my surgery has been moved to Mother Frances hospital in Tyler. I am glad. I had my hysterectomy there in '99. I am not worried. I am staying positive about everything. Thanks to everyone who have posted prayers and blessings to my surgery page. hugs, Paula
Hi Paula, I am so proud of you!!!I know how hard it is to make this decision to change your way of life forever. I had my WLS on the 9th and I doing just fine. I want you to know that the first 2 days are the hardest to get through. After that it is smooth sailing. You will be sore but not in dire pain, not that I was at anytime. Take your pillows with you, a good pair of slippers, (you will be doing alot of walking) and anything else that will make your stay more comfortable for you. I bought a weeks worth of nice gowns to take to the hospital with me and I did not wear a single one. The drain and g-tube insertion sites leak. This drainage will ruin a good gown fast. I wore hospital gowns the whole time I was there and wore a lounger home. I know Tyler very well. I was raised in East Texas and my son lived in Tyler for his first 2 years of college. My son and daughter lived in Nacgodoches for several years and my son graduated from S. F. Austin 2 years ago. We lived in the Waco area for over 20 years and that is where all my family remain. I know that you are going to so just fine and I will include you in my prayers, Because I know that prayer really does change things. Your WLS friend...Brenda from Apopka, FL
Thank you Brenda. I really miss Tyler sometimes but I really love Austin too. I am not taking much to the hospital either. Just m toilettries, slippers, robe, a big body pillow, and my bari-buddy bear. Congrats on your wls. Glad that you had a good recovery and no complications. I hope to take a vacation in Fl. next year. hugs, Paula
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