I am officially post-op!

HI everyone, Well, I am finally on the losing side! I had my surgery on 8/11. All went well. There was actually a small leak that was found when my surgeon performed the leak test but he was able to successfully fix it and I am doing great! I had two days of extreme pain, and I mean extreme. On Friday, I started to feel like a million bucks and I still do. I have pain in my side and near my pouch area, but not too bad. I was discharged from the hospital today. It would have been yesterday but the problem that I had (the small leak) was enough that he wanted me an extra night. I will be sure to post more later, but I wanted to just let everyone know that I made it and I am home now. If anyone has any questions, I would be more than happy to answer them in detail. I may hit the sack soon, so if you ask something tonight and I don't answer right away, I promise I will tomorrow. Hugs, Denise

Congratulations! I hope you continue to improve. Take care of yourself and May God richly bless you. Jeanette (8/25/04-10 more days!)

I am glad you are home and doing well

Congratulations! We had our surgery on the same day. I too am doing well. Welcome to the other side. I know we will both do great! Hang in there! Alonda

CONGRATS ON BEEN HOME!!!! Did you have it open or Lap? I'm Glad you are feeling so well. ALMA

Hi Alma! Congrats to you as well! How are you feeling? I had mine Lap. How about you? Denise

Glad to hear that you are home and on the road to recovery. Patty

Denise, Congrats on your very successful surgery. I hope that your recovery continues to go smoothly. Welcome to the losing side. Angelina 08/06/04

I had the same date as you and was home on Friday...I feel like it never happen either. I am not in pain. I miss the food but its the mind playing games. I eat about every 2 hours about 3 tblsp of something and of course the water. Good luck on your recovery.