On my way to the hospital

I hope all went well Michelle please update us as soon as possible! I cannot wait til  I get my surgery date so that I can tell everyone to make room for me :)

Michelle,

I hope your surgery went well today. Sending good thoughts your way, that you get out of the hospital soon. Let us know how you are doing when you can.

Michelle,

Wishing all went well for you today.  Hoping you are doing some walking and sip, sip, sipping.

Looking forward to hearing about your journey that you have just begun.

Annette

I hope everything went well . you will be in my prayers. keep in touch and let us know how you are doing. Patsy

Michelle,

With warm wishes
This just comes to say,
That I hope you're feeling better
with each and every day.

Kandis

Hi Michelle,

I met you at the Contra Costa luncheon in August.  I hope you're doing great and at home resting comfortably by now!

Hello I hope you are doing well.  I would be interested in hearing how things went for you when you are up to it.  I am scheduled for surgery 9/30.  I have heard alot of dirrfernces between Kaiser and Alta Bates, like after surgery at Kaiser you are not to have protens, but it is a big deal with my post op.

I wish you the best

Anyone hear from Michelle and how she's doing??? I hope everything went well. Please let me know how she's doing if anyone hears from her.

Marie

Hi everyone, first wanted to thank everyone for the well wishes.  The surgery went very well.  Dr. Chu was very pleased and said it couldn't have gone more perfectly.   this is the first time I have been able to give an update.

My hospital stay was good, everyone at Kaiser  Fremont was absolutely wonderful.  All of the people who took care of me were so kind and helpful.  I honestly couldn't have asked for better care.

I got home yesterday in the evening and let me tell you it was the longest car ride I think I have ever taken.  I swear my mom hit every pot hole on the way home, she felt so bad, but I was in need of meds when I got home :).    The gas has been bad, but it was defiantly expected.  Thank you to everyone who advised me to have a recliner at for me to sleep in.  I tried to lay in bed & that lasted maybe 2 minutes.  

I was able to get down almost 2 protein drinks today.  I think that is good.  Although, I think the milk in the drink gave me more gas.  The next one I have my hubby make for me will be with water.  I am hoping the gas goes away soon, I would honestly say it's been the worst part.  Dr. Chu gave me some gas meds, they help a little.  I know I need to walk more.  My goal tomorrow is to get up and walk around every 2 hours.  I was very tired today, could barely stay awake for more than 2 hrs at a time.  Thank GOD I have such a wonderful support system,.  My husband & mother-in-law have been sooo wonderful.

I'll keep everyone posted on my progress.

Your hubby rocks! 

That is a lot of protein shake to get in this early.  I could not finish one.  I never make mine with milk......only water.  Milk has a good amount of sugar.

Try greek yogurt with vanilla and stevia (i know you dont like using splenda) or even add some dry powdered sugar free cheesecake pudding mix (jello) to make a cheesecake protein snack.  Goes down easy. 
Drink Drink Drink cuz right around the corner comes constipation if you are not hydrating yourself enough........and you dont want that WITH the gas!! trust me :)