Almost Back Amongst the Living...

Hello All,

Just wanted to thank everyone for all of your thoughts and prayers for my surgery and for Kathy - who stopped in to visit.  Thanks Melissa for covering for Sabrena and getting update out there.  I know Sabrena was super busy.

I did have a lot of back pain.  I have a herniated disc and cannot lie flat on my back.  Dr. Huse and the anesthesiologist let me arrange pillows under me, I was in the process of arranging them when I went out, that is all I remember.  So I am not sure if it was t here or the recovery room that created my back problem.  I back pain was worse that my surgery pain.  The next day I was a lot better, so it was not like a previous surgery where the back pain was so bad, I had to get an epidural.

Kathy is such an inspiration and so pleasant to chat with,  I wish I could have stayed awake better, I was fighting drifting off.  The pain meds had me in a fog the entire time I was there.  I didn't feel any pain but I was just sitting around with my eyes closed in la la land.

I walked the halls with Alta and Kathy but as soon as i hit the bed I was back in la la land.  I think I got way to much pain meds, but it was probably because of my back.

I feel so tired and wrung out, I am sleeping alot

I am so thankful to have the surgery, but more thankful for my OH family.  Everyone has been awesome.

I have made up my mind - tomorrow will be even better -still overwhelming but better.

Lisa

I am so glad you have had your surgery and now on the rode to recovery. I am sure everyday will get a little better. Best of luck! Wendy

Hello Lisa,

I am glad you are finally home.     Everyday you will feel better and better because nothing feels better than being OUT of the hospital and home in your own bed/reclining chair. 

As for me, I have been so sick for about 4 days.     The next sick person at work that walks my way is going to be told to "STOP" and "TAKE A FEW STEPS BACK" - -  I just cannot risk getting sick again right before my surgery. 

I will talk to you soon.

HELLO LISA I'M SO GLAD YOU ARE HOME AND DOING FINE AND I HOPE YOUR BACK PAIN GETS BETTER ALSO. YOU WILL FEEL BETTER DAY BY DAY ..I'M STARTING TO FEEL BETTER AS THE DAYS GO BY I JUST HAVE PAIN ON THE LEFT SIDE WHERE THE BIGGEST INCISION WAS. AND I WAS REALLY TIRED TOO STILL AM AT TIMES. ANYWAY IM GLAD YOUR FINE AND OUT OF THE HOSPITAL AND ON YOUR WAY TO RECOVERY.. NOW WERE ON THE LOSERS BENCH TOGETHER.. TTYL AND GOD BLESS

Welcome home Lisa, I know getting home is when I truely started like I turned the corner.  I feel better everyday and so will you.  I hope your back gets settled down too.  Dawn H.

I have never had back problems but being on my back after surgery was the hardest part of my recovery.  I had a slow recovery and didn't really feel back to myself for about a month so just hang in there because each day it does get a little better.  My neighbor had RNY surgery and was out shopping with me the following week so its different for all of us. 

Jeannie

Lisa

I am soooooooo happy to hear from you and that you are doing better every day. 
Please know that I am thinking about you and wishing you a fast recovery...soon you'll be out there dancing ladybug!!!

pam

You're right Lisa, everyday is a little better. Almost 4 months out, I'm still overwhelmed, but I know that will get better too! ;o)

I'm sorry about all your back pain, but glad that you are home and resting. Those pain meds made me super crazy sleepy too, so I can relate.

Hang in there and make sure you're drinking in between your

Melissa

Lisa,

Glad you are home!! Every day will get better and better. I hope you back pain goes away very very soon.  Take care!! 

Lisaaaaaa!!!  Hugsssssss to you woman! So glad to hear that you are doing well!! This losers bench is getting crowded!!! And we love it!!!!