(PS) Biker Rally
I had a blast. We started off at the parade. My parents and DH really didn't want to go to the rally after the parade. OK, everyone wanted to go. But, they didn't want me to go and over do it. I have to admit that I was tired after the parade even though it was short. I almost said we would just go home. If anyone had been hungry, we would have hit this very tasty BBQ place (that I can't eat anything at because BBQ makes me puke) and gone home. The rally was 25 miles from where the parade was. So, I was able to rest.
When we got there, it was filled with shopping, bikes, funky looking people to look at and food. It was my first rally ever. And, it was hot. We did some window shopping and hit the food venders. I had steak on a stick. What a great idea. I didn't eat the stick so it was a carb free meal. We found our way to the bull riding and had a seat. I needed to sit by this time. After an hour in the sun, my mom was dying and the beer barn was sounding rather great. So, we ditched my dad, DH and the boys and headed off to the barn. For what ever reason, I forgot that I don't drink beer since my GBS a year ago. I ordered the darkest beer they had and started to enjoy it. Then I felt bad because the men were all out cooking in the sun. We had thought that kids weren't allowed in the beer barn. As it turns out, they aren't allowed in at night when the 'real fun' starts. So, I went to get the boys/men. We got the boys some drinks and then someone had the wise idea that we needed food. Not just any food but funnel cake. I had a small taste. Beer brain struck and before I knew it, I was dumping. Now let's review. Over the last year you all have learned just how stupid I am. I am out pushing my limits with walking and the heat. I am drinking beer which I know will make me sick. I am eatting funnel cake which I know will make me sick. The punishment was quick and hard. And, last for quite a while. At one point, I was doubled over trying to puke. But, my belly is too weeks from the surgery actually get anything out. And, it hurts like hell. I grabbed ahold of DH's pants and held on. My parents freak. Dh doesn't know what to do to help. And, my poor boys. You can imagine. I played it down to calm everyone. But, I kept having to stop and bend over. The kids had to be out of the rally by 7 and we still hadn't done any shopping. Basically, it sucked and I deserve the swelling and pain I am currently in. We moved to one of the vender's tents that we knew we wanted to buy some stuff from and I sat.
On the plus side, when I didn't look like a really stupid drunk (even though I wasn't drunk just stupid), I had a great time. I bought 3 shirts which I can't even think about wearing until the swelling goes down. The boys did really well for themselves because it was the last day and they threw everything on sale. And, I got some really good ideas one what not to wear.
I am going to try and post interesting things (at least to me) that come to mind each day. I know you all might not care. But, I want to keep a record somehow. Posting is easier than updating my profile for now.
My belly is mostly numb. But, there is a little feeling in all parts of it. That is weird enough. But, when I get an itch, I reach down to scratch it only to find that the place I am trying to scratch isn't even close to where the itch is. The deal is that I got to where the skin used to be. I wonder how long it will take to get used to the new location of my skin.
My incision (sp?) is so pretty. That is wierd to say. But, when I had my wls, he closed it up wiht stapples that were just randomly placed. I don't fault him. PS isn't his deal after all. But, my PS did such a great job that my cut is a thin line. It should heal nicely. She said we could address fixing my wls scar at some future date when we see how her scar looks. She isn't excited about fixing it. But, it bothers me. I guess it will come down to how much it will cost.
When I came out of surgery, my surgeon told DH that she was concerned that I would have dog ears. She said there was more puckering than she expected. There is some there espcially the more I am swollen. But, it is far from bad.
I have a question about the drain for any of you bored enough to have read this far. I didn't have any when I had my wls. Now I have one. Everytime I empty the tube, you know that stretch and squeeze thing, it hurts. In fact, it is probably my greatest pain. I am carefull to not pull on it so it pulls at the skin. But, for hours after I empty it, it really hurts when I move. It doesn't do it when I just empty the bulb. Did any of you have this happen? Also, how is it attached to me. Are there stitches somewhere involved to keep it from pulling out? The tape on it fell off. So, we put on new tape to anchor it better so when I snag it on something, it doesn't yank my skin. That really smarts. And, finally, when the doc removes it, what will she actually do? It is in there pretty deep. Will she just give it a big yank? I admit I am a little more than scared of having it removed. Althoug, I don't really want to keep it for the rest of my life. OK so that was three questions. I guess you can tell I am on the pain meds again tonight. I hope my spelling isn't too bad.
Hat
Hey Hat!
The drain tube thingy.....ugh. I didn't have much pain with mine where it hooked up to me, but it was weird feeling and annoying. My hubby had one with his tummy tuck, too, but his fell out at home. NO big deal, really, but I was able to see how it was attached. It was in pretty deep, and attached with some stitching. I called the doc about it and he said we could let it hang (no way!! it was draining everywhere except into the bulb), or I could remove it at home. Being a brave woman, I opted to remove it at home. Now, remember, it had already fallen most of the way out already--I do not suggest that anyone attempt to remove their own drainage tube in any way, shape, or form!! Anyhoo, I cut the visible stitches and slowly slid the tube out. Done. That was it. When I had my drain tube removed in the office for my RNY it was in there pretty deep. The pain that I had with my tube was in my left shoulder. Weird sounding, but pretty darn common I hear. It was so bad that I cried. I was taking pain drugs not for my surgery/stomach, but for the pain in my shoulder. It hurt so bad I even called the doc, they bumped my tube removal up a day, and when the tube came out all of the pain was INSTANTLY gone. When the tube came out it hurt for like a second and that was it. Amazing. Describing how it felt is kind of like trying to describe a sneeze. The placement of my tube of course was much higher than where my hubby's tube was. His didn't hurt, but it did fall out on him.
Don't be scared of having it removed. Consider this part of it a relief. It feels weird, but not much pain if any at all.
So, are you gonna post some post op pics for us?? I'm still planning on PS this fall/winter after my football season is over. Can't wait to see your progress!
Deeno
Glad you had a good time at the Rally. There were a few around me this weekend but I've been so tired I didn't make it. Maybe we can get together offline and meet at one of the big rallies between us one year!
The drain tube ... that's what caused me the most discomfort with my surgery. It was odd how painful it was. I had mine pinned to my nightgown so it wouldn't hang and it STILL bothered me. Mine was in about a foot. The doc just snipped the stitches and pulled it out. It didn't hurt at all to have it removed ... just felt wierd ... and the pain went away instantly. I didn't have to do the tube pulling thing ... the nurse did it ... but it did cause some discomfort after cause that made it 'suck' more.
Hang in there, it'll be over soon!
Julie
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