I'm home!

I am home safe and sound. It was a stitch from the gallbladder surgery that was supposed to disolve that didn't and it wrapped itself in the fascia (fat) and stuck into me. Dr. Reinhold saved it to show me as he couldn't believe it either. It was almost 2 inches long and like fishing wire. So the good news is it is out and he didn't have to do anything to my mesh which he was concerned about. If he did I would have been prone to more hernias. I can't say enough about the care I have recieved from St. Raphaels and Dr. Reinhold and his partners. He runs an amazing program and really cares about his patients. I've been invited to speak there now too, but not for awhile. I just want to lay low for awhile and heal. Thank you to all my friends here that remembered me in your prayers, to my angelette Phyllis, we are going to make your dreams happen in 2005! Linda, Kathy and Kathy,my dear Maggie and everyone else, I love you all. And that's not the drugs talking either!! Now I have to figure out how to get all this betadine off me!! I am painted in it! love to all, Cheryl

Cheryl, I am glad everything went well! It's amazing how such a little thing can cause so much pain! Good luck getting the betadine off! Carmen

Cheryl, I couldn't wait to get home to see the great news!! I am so glad that is over with. Now once this latest soreness subsides you will be pain free. I just know it!! Love you much.......Oh yes I did mention something to Dr. Bell about Barbara Thompson and he wants more info so we need to talk. Well we need to just hang out too....... Linda

Cheryl I came home from my son s cousnelor and rushed to logged in to find out about your update. That is great new and Thank god it is all over!!!! Can not wait to see you very soon!!! Hugs Kathy K

Cheryl, So glad that you're home and that problem is over I can only imagine how painful that must have been for you. Ouch. Hopefully 2005 will be a year of good health and the ability to enjoy you're new life. Big Gentle Hugs, Maggie

I am still in awe that it is one thing after another for you! I hope this is it for ya, because you look freaken fabulous and I wish your body felt as good as your outside looks! Rest up and as always thanks for your kind words! OT - Did you have your meeting with Dr. Giles' staff yet? Hope to see you on Feb 3rd for the first NBGH meeting! Love, Phyllis XOXO

Glad you are better-try rubing alcohol to get rid of the betadine, just not too near an incsion. Jeanne

Welcome home Cheryl. Sorry you had a bad time. I'm glad you are better. xo JA

That's so fantastic Cheryl! I am so glad to hear that this problem is finally resolved for you. How strange to have that kind of complication with a stitch!! Oye! Also happy to hear that you had Dr Reinhold - he is my surgeon and I really love him and everyone at that office. Well hope you heal quickly and we finally get a chance to meet up some day!!! Hugs, Carla

Oh Cheryl, I can hear the excitement in your email! Its finally over with! Hurray! I'm so happy to hear things went quick and well - with no further problems. Now - lets set up a time to get together. Love Kathy Bilodeau