10 days post op...update!

Aloha my friends....Well, it was just 10 days ago that my son took me to Honolulu from Maui for that long awaited surgery. I am so thankful that it is over, and I'm now learning a whole new way of eating, drinking and thinking about the future. I'm like a chemist in my kitchen these days.......how much protein? Do I need more water? Don't forget calcium, vitamins and B12. Pour leftover cream soup into ice cube trays to make mini meals. Tally up liquid, protein, calories at the end of the day. I wish I could say I was feeling terrific, but I'm still low energy and kind of draggy. I sleep a lot and sit on the couch a lot. But I think I am feeling better each day, and look forward to Tues. when I can drive again! I think getting out of the house will help a lot. To Shannon who has surgery next week.....YOU GO GIRL!! I'll be here cheering for you and waiting to hear how it goes. To Carol who had surgery just this past Wed. YIPPEE! I'm sure you are home by now and we will talk soon. I'm so happy for you. Aloha nui loa, Karen

so nice to hear your doing well.keep it up!!!!!

HEY KAREN MY SISTA!!!! CONGRATS TO YOU!!! Not an easy thing to do! I finally feel like I can breathe now that the work thing is over LOL!! Yesterday was my last day and tomorrow I fly to Oahu!! OMG I am so nervous today butterflies in my stomach or maybe im starving hehe. I think alot of both. Clear liquids suck but I understand why and will do it FOR SURE no prob lol. So wed is my day, I am so glad to be able to chat with you about this is makes the world of difference!!! Well today is tie up loose ends day, clean laundry car appts everything so I dont have to worry tomorrow I can just go and know I am coming home to a clean house that has everything I need so I can just rest while Robert is at work next week. Anyhooo I will keep on touch and here is my #276-2010 and hubbys 276-3411. ALLLOOOOOOOOOHAAAAAAA Shannon

Shannon, Shannon!! You have been on my mind so strongly today, and then voila...here's a message from you. I will call you later. Carol and I will be waiting for you to join us on the "other side" of surgery. I am so excited for you. Today I drove and went shopping for the first time, and it was a piece of cake! I felt wonderful. Each day it gets a little more easy and real, and you being so young, you will bounce back like crazy. Talk to you soon. GOOD LUCK & KNOW THAT YOU HAVE A CHEERING SECTION WAITING FOR YOU! Aloha nui loa, Karen

Hey Karen what did you drink on your clear liquid diet right before surgery? BTW they just called and my surgery is at 3 now instead of 11

Aloha again! Day before surgery I drank apple juice, had a lot of jello and popsicles, and fortified water. It's a pain in the butt, but so necessary to get you empty. Oh, yes, and I sipped on chicken broth for dinner......not too bad actually. Sorry about the time change.......but I'll be "with you" all day! OXOX, Karen

Karen, I am so excited for you!! You are doing fantastic. Aren't you glad it's over now?? Perhaps not glad you did it yet... that took me a little bit myself, but I was so glad it was ov er, and NOW.... I'm glad I did it too. It's really not nearly as hard as I thought it would be. It really does get easier every single day, I promise! So glad to have you on the "loosing" team, you're going to be one of it's all stars, I just know it! lol... Lots of aloha and lots of hugs to you sweet lady.... oh yeah, btw... we're hoping to be on Maui in Sept, maybe we can get together for coffee... I mean protein drinks, er sips..... LOL!!! Thinking of you, Tink

Hi Karen, Congrats on being post-op! I am almost three years post-op and I am thankful everyday for this surgery. What a wonderful journey it has been for me. I just wanted to comment on the no energy thing....... you just had major surgery! Allow yourself time to rest and heal. I think I was almost three months post-op before I started feeling "normal" again. I look forward to hearing about your loss. Keep us posted!! Kim 11/17/03 307/145

Karen, How are you?? It has been a month since I've heard anything about you, your surgery and how you are doing. Are you okay? Do you plan on coming to Webstiles on Saturday? I'm scheduled for surgery on Sept 13th and I'm getting nervous. Anyway, I hope to hear from you soon. Michelle