I'm Home!

Well, I'm home after a successful surgery. It really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I had the LAP-RNY, so there is very little incisional pain, and the inside just feels like I did some MAJOR stomach exercising. They gave me Tylenol w/codine but I haven't used it. The most pain comes from burping and coughing (that really hurts). I'm looking forward to seeing my son tonight when he comes home. They started me off slow at the hospital with stage 1 yesterday, stages 2 and 3 today, making it a four day stay. They are trying to slow it down a bit, and look to having people start off slower. Boy, was I ready to go today. I must stay it's so weird not feeling hungry. And all the air that's booming around in there confuses me with hunger pains, but I know its not that. Then I drink two sips and I'm full. WOW! I hope the next week goes this well. I'm going to shower now, rest and wait for my baby to come home, Anne

Hi!! Welcome home!!...I'm so happy things went well!!!!!!!! You are now on the losing side! That's Great!! Keep us filled in on your progress!!! Just remember to rest and give yourself lots of tlc !! You deserve it!

Hi Anne, Welcome home! I'm glad your surgery went well. I remember the coughing was terrible...I was so glad I quit smoking a few years ago, I used to cough like crazy, and I was happy I didn't have to deal with smoker's cough - which I had for several months after quitting. The burping was uncomfortable too, but walking around helped me with that. I did slow laps in my house to get the air up and out. Happy homecoming with your baby! See you soon. You are on the road to better health now! Congratulations! Anne

YEA HOOOOO! Congratulations and Welcome Home. So happy to hear your surgery was a success! Tara

Ann, Welcome home ! I'm sure it's great to be there. Yes, the air moving around feels like the "old" hunger feeling. The first two weeks are tough, but after that...it's fine. I'm two weeks out, and I feel like a new person and don't even feel like I had surgery at all! Enjoy your son! And take good care of yourself. Welcome to the "losing" side! It's a great place to be! JA

Anne: Welcome home!!! I know how excited you must be to be reunited with your child. I could not wait to snuggle up with my 4 year old once I got home from the hospital. You will do grea****ch out for the hiccups. The burping and coughing did not bother me much but the hiccups were not fun. Get lots of rest, fluids and walk as much as you can. Keep us updated as to how you are doing!!! Chryssie

Hi Anne, Welcome home!! You done good . I am sure your reunion with your little one was great. Rest, walk and drink. Those are the orders for the day!! It does get easier as the days pass and each one brings new experiences. So glad that you are home and doing well. Keep on smilin........this is a great journey. Linda

Congratulations Anne! So glad to hear that your surgery went well and that you are home and on the mend! Have a great reunion with you little one! Keep us posted on how you are doing Sandy

Welcome to the losers bench Anne. I'm so glad that you're home and doing well. Please keep us posted as to how you are doing. Maggie

Hi Anne, I am glad to her your surgery is over and your new life just begun I would do same thing to see my kids when I will come home from hospital. It will be my turn soon. Take Care Kathy K