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Thanks for listening and being there for me.
I'm getting mega excited for my surgery after listening to all of you who have had yours already.Carol
That is good your toe is not broken for many reasons! It's good to call and check these things out so I'm glad you talked to Lynn about it. At least you dealt with it ahead of time and got to your PCP and got it checked out.
I just want to say I'll be saying a prayer for you tomorrow and thinking about you too. I'm not sure what time your surgery is but I'll be thinking of you at some time tomorrow. You are going to do really great and I believe your surgery and recovery will be awesome.
I will be talking to you soon and take care.
Carol
Jenny
285-Highest
256-Day of surgery
225-First goal
I had lap RNY the 21st, so we were in the hospital at the same time!
The first night I was home I slept propped up on the couch, no recliner here:( The next night I was so tired, I just wanted to sleep in my own bed, so I walked up the stairs and got in bed.
I thought the stairs would make me hurt, but they don't. Hopefully you'll be able to sleep flat soon, it does help. And so does the heating pad, I've used it on my incisions a few times.
Take it easy on yourself though, you DID just have surgery.
Nancy
on 1/27/09 7:41 am - Des Moines, IA
Hope your toe is feeling a little better, glad it's not broke!
Good luck on your surgery. I hope it goes well and can't wait to hear how it went!
Kristi
I had to sleep in a recliner for 5 days after I got home before I felt comfortable enough laying down to sleep. And as for gaining weight during--I gained 11 pounds of fluid in the hospital and I assure you it drops right back off!
Keep us all updated!
Highest Wt 283
Wt at start of Pre-Op Diet 279
Surgery Day 268
"You have to take some chances, you have got to risk it all. You need to close your eyes and leap because it may be worth the fall." - author unknown
Well here's my update about this whole toe situation...
I emailed Lynn today to let him know what was going on...(for those that dont know, hes a relative of ours). He was worried that if its broken and I cant walk that Im higher risk for a blood clot and might need to postpone my surgery!! :( Ahhhh, Noooo!!!! I went to my pcp after work and they x-rayed it and its NOT, i repeat NOT broken!!! Woo Hoo!! The dr used this long needle that is hooked up to some sort of elctrode type maching and "burned" his way through my toenail to "drain" the juices and alleviate the pain. It has helped a bit, but not completely. It still hurts, but im walking a little better on it. I think i might take a hot bath tonight and soak it to see if that helps at all. He said since its been over 24hrs since it happened that it might be 3 days before the pain goes away, which at that time i will be medicated enough to hopefully not notice, either that, or it will make me forget about what is happening...:) So, thats that!! Fighting the good Fight!!
~Jenn
PS.. I weighed in at weigh****chers tonight, and was down 3lbs!! I will take it!! I passed my 25lbs and made it to 27.8lbs gone!! WOO HOO!!! Less to lose after surgery!! :)
heaviest/pre-op/current/goal
262/237/138/130
1st Goal: Get to ONEderland Accomplished 3/28/09
2nd Goal: 175lbs Accomplished 5/29/09
3rd Goal: Lose 100 lbs Acomplished 7/13/09
4th Goal: 150lbs Accomplished 8/22/09
5th Goal: Lose 100 lbs SINCE surgery
6th Goal: 130 lbs
7th Goal: to wear a size 8 pants/jeans Accomplished 9/4/09
Final Goal: to weigh in the 120's
~Jenn
You poor girl.............that toe has to hurt after dropping that combine on it. I've seen those toys and they are heavier than ever. Good for little boys who like to play with them just like they were the real thing, but not so good when dropped on toes. I hope it feels better soon. Soak it in warm water just so you have a chance to relax for 15 minutes or so.
Sounds like you need a few minutes of relaxing.I'm impressed that you are thinking ahead to measuring and everything else before Wednesday. I cannot believe you can get it all done and still take care of those three little ones. I sure hope that you have help coming when you come home so you can take it easy for a week or so. I know you said your hubby was going to be there and if he's like mine, he'll be fantastic! Aren't we lucky??
I'm home today with my daughter who has the flu. I keep praying that it doesn't hit me because I'm afraid it'd delay my surgery. Isn't that selfish and aren't I terrible for thinking that when she's so sick?! I want her to get well, don't get me wrong, but I want me to stay well too.
I am thinking of you and will be praying for a marvelous surgery and recovery for you, Jenn. Take care and rest up so you can walk in the hospital after surgery.
Carol
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