Back Home Now

I am back from surgery.  Dr. Villares was and is a wonderful gentle soul. I am so appreciative of him and his abilities.  He was very gentle and assuring.  I got to the hospital @ 5:30 am on Monday  morning June 18th.  First, of all, the registration area was understaffed, so I did not make it back to Pre-Op until roughly 7am.  Then come to find out "I WAS THERE TO EARLY"  My surgery was @ 9:30am NOT 7:30am.  So, then I met my Anastesiologist(sp?) both of them. Then met w/Dr.Villares.  So, then, my poor husband hung around for as long as he could before he had to leave for an appoinment. he had it scheduled for my supposed (7:30am appnt).   So, moving forward I go into the surgery room. I was freezing in there.  All I remember was them telling me I was going to be on this table that is half the size of the regular hospital bed and to find somewhere to place my hands/........OKAY??......So, then they take my arms place them on the stretchers then I rememeber waking up in the recovery room...somewhat....then I heard someone say they were taking me to my room.  I was in the hospital for 2 days. I left the hospital on Wednesday.  I roomed with this wonderful lady named Alice, she was in there for another reason but I was so glad that I met her.  We walked the halls together and kept each other motivated.  Then, one of the other ladies I had met previously was on the same floor, but in another POD, and we walked the halls together.   On Tuesday, we went to one of the Baiatric Support Groups that my hospital provides.  Tuesday was for Nutrition.  I had learned alot and we rcvd a very warm welcome. So, Now I am learning how to eat. Swallow and f'n sip.... I am so hapy that I did this.  Now, the weight cannot come off fast enough.  I will be posting some photos soon.  Thanks for all of your support.

Wooooooooooooo HOOOOOOOOOOO!  You are a LOSER!!!! Drink drink drink and walk walk walk!!!!

Thank You so much Ice chips have become my best friend

Hip Hip Horray for you!!  That is wonderful news!!  Make Room on the losers bench, here she Comes!!

That's right...... make some room for me, I am the new member on the "Losers" team. Hey, do I get a new team shirt

Very happy to hear that you are home and that you are doing well.  I will be having my surgery on 7-19 with Dr. Blackstone.  I am starting to get nervous now, but I pray that I have made the right decision...and move forward. Sipping water will be hard for me, too! Take care. Robin

Robin, I now know that what you are feeling is normal. I felt the same way, but just ask yourself probing questions. Why do I want this, etc.

I asked myself many ?'s and they all led me to the surgery room with a smile on my face. I was so proud of myself when I was in my room I almost wanted to cry. So, don't worry, just be sure that you are happy and get ready for the ride of your life

Congrats and welcome to the losing side!!! Yes those surgery rooms always are freezing aren't they! Sounds like your recovery is going great. Can't wait to see your new pics!

Congrats! Welcome to the losers bench, each day will get better, and better. Follow instructions.... You are going to be great at this!