Hi guys,
Sorry I havent been on much. I have had some issues lately, You know how I said I had to get therapy, well, I found out in all of that that I am bi-polar. I am in the middle of finding meds that work and dont give me too bad of side effects. The first one the put me on had me awake for days.
I am going to try to get myself together, so I can get back on the road to the losers bench.

Mercy and Methodist in Des Moines both have strong programs and surgeons that are well liked and respected.

Hey Michelle! How soon will I notice all this "swelling" go down? I feel so bloated right now from the IV and all that!! I feel bigger now than I was pre-op!! I know it will go away, just wondered how soon?!  Thanks!! :)  Glad to be past the surgery hurdle!!

Hi Jenn,

Glad your surgery went well and you are home!  Yay!  I'm happy for you and you will have to keep us updated on how it's going! 

Take it easy!
Kristi

Hey Everyone!! Im home!!

Surgery went very well, no complications.  Recovery has been really good.  Ive had little to no pain from the surgery.  Im very sore though!! Soreness/tenderness is getting better each day!  They kept telling me that I could go home yesterday and I kept telling them "no". I probably would have stayed another night if they would have offered!! Ive been up and walking a bunch and sipping tha****er and milk!! Im worried about getting all the water/milk in...but Im sure that will get easier by the day.    My upper legs are pretty sore, Im guessing that its from using my legs to adjust myself in bed, Im sure i used some muscles that I haven't used in a long time!!  My recliner at home is definately waaay more comfy than the hospital bed was, I would recommend taking pillows from home to anyone!! I took one, but wished I had another one, those hospital pillows just aren't comfy!!! :) 

All is well, Im sure Im missing something and you have lots of questions, so feel free to ask me whatever!!

Thanks for all the prayers and thoughts!!

~Jenn