2 Week Post-Op Check Up

I went in to see Dr. Irgau today and get a two week check up from surgery #4. Well there was great news....I got the bag taken off. I no longer have to have the tail and measure how much "green" stuff was coming out of my "old" stomach. Then the other news....I have lost too much weight (who would have ever thought, me lose too much weight). So the tube that is in my "old" stomach can also be used as a feeding tube. You guessed it, yours truely has to feed myself through this tube six or seven times a day. I get to eat normally too. The feeding tube gets Boost. Boost has a high amount of sugar in it and I have tried it before, but since this goes threw the "old" stomach it doesn't affect the "new" section. I have learned how to do this and almost mastered it already, but I do feel a "full" feeling when I feed the old stomach so I must alternate when I eat and feed the tube. They move the precocet to two every 6 hours instead of every 4, to get me off the pain meds. I still need them yet, so we didn't want to go cold turkey. I will go back in two weeks (the week before Thanksgiving). I just don't have a desire to eat and I get full very fast. It is from the pain meds and the balloon in me from the feeding tube. Hopefully now I will start to get a little more energy and get to adventure out a little. I have been pretty much house bound these last two weeks and I am not even complaining, that is scary. You know I am not myself when I can stay house bound and not complain. It was great to see everyone at the office again, I miss them and I miss being there. I hope to make it to the next PMRI meet, we will see. Hugs to all- Nicki

Nicki, Great to hear from you, but you are really missed at the meetings. Sounds like you got yourself a lot of work to do taking care of yourself right now, but that you are getting better slow and steady. Keep up the spirit and get ready to rejoin us soon. Your bud, Rob....

Wow, Nicki! You sure have a full plate - so to speak! I'm glad to hear you are doing better. And I sure hope things get even better for you soon! Keep the faith, girl! Valerie

Hi Nicki, I have been thinking about you often and keep you in prayer. I am so glad you are turning the corner and feeling better. I look forward to seeing you soon. Take care and know that you have MANY FRIENDS (angels too) nearby! Peace and gentle hugs, Terre

Hi Nicki, I'm glad you are on the mend, hopefully all will be downhill from here. We miss you being around, take the time your body needs and get well soon! T

Thanks so much for posting, I've been thinking of you. Hope to see you soon, but not until you are healed. Dianne

I certainly hope this is the end of the tunnel for you... I know where you are coming from. I hated wearing that darn drainage tube/bag. I unfortunately had to wear mine for 3 months. It felt so good to finally be able to get a "real" shower! Take it easy! We need to get you back on track for good! Hope to see you soon... keep in touch. Ginger

Glad to hear your doing much better! Look forward to see you at the next meeting at PMRI!

Nicki, Thanks for your update...I've been thinking of you! Well, it sure sounds like your coming around slowly but surely my friend. Just continue to take one step @ time...Because we know God IS in the healing business. Miss you and continue to nurse yourself back to perfect health

Nicki, It is so good to hear from you. Make sure you get plenty of rest now ... cause you have a whole BUNCH of fans who are waiting for you to help stir things up a bit at the meetings!!! Can you imagine just how many hugs you are going to have to endure when you first come back??? So for now ... your training is to get plenty of rest to prepare for your 5K - Hugfest!!! Seriously Nicki ... so good to hear from you. I continue to keep you close in prayer and am looking forward to the day that you post that you are 100% once again!!! Hugs, Tammy