I'm home, and well.....

Hey Cathy, thank you so much for coming to see me. To be honest, I barely remember it because I was so wiped out from the leak test ordeal. But I told all my family how great it felt to have someone out there that didn't really know me, but had traveled the same road, and had taken time to come and see me. I really appreciate it. I still don't fully understand the whole test ordeal. The machine was acting up, but the x-ray they got was weird too. However, I haven't had any complications so, I guess all is well. Dr. Shapiro might have decided to keep me as an act of caution. I'm a very anxious person....and was very on top of my vitals and asking tons of questions about any little nuance. I did get Roxicet..although they gave my hubby trouble at the pharmacy picking it up and called Dr. Shapiro to double check. I think the nurses were wonderful and recieved excellent care.........I'm just hurting and bawling one minute then ok and on the phone the next. I see Dr. Shapiro tomorrow am too. I'm supposed to be there between 8-9 for him to remove some of my staples. Thanks again for all your support! You've been an angel.

They only took out every other staple the first time I went back. I'd had abdominal surgery before and they always took out all the staples at the same time. Of course, I wasn't cut straight up and down the other times. Hopefully, you'll get put on full liquids tomorrow. I know I couldn't wait to get off of clear liquids and get a little variety (such as it was) in my diet. I really had trouble with aspartame after surgery and all the sf stuff seem to be made with it. If you have any questions on the diet let me know. The hardest part for me when I got home was not being able to pick up my 18-month old granddaughter. She was so used to Grandma just picking her up whenever she wanted me to. After a couple of times of having my husband or daughter pick her up and put her in my lap, she would go get one of them and bring them to me so they could pick her up and place her in my lap. It was funny how she figured that out at such a young age. My appointment isn't until 9:40 tomorrow morning so you'll probably be gone by the time I get there. Cathy

Kendra, I too had an open RNY. I didn't stay in the hospital so long but that's good since I would have still been in Pendleton Methodist for Katrina! After any surgery you can expect depression since your body has been through some trauma, just know it will pass and you will feel great soon! I had some depression but Katrina caused much of it -- since I was off work I'd watch the news until I had to force myself to turn it off. I really didn't have much pain to speak of but I've had several surgeries before both lap and open so I knew what to expect from experience and knew it would pass. Make sure you get enough rest and eat regularly even if you aren't hungry so you don't get weak. I felt much better once I was off liquids so it's right around the corner. Hang in there, we'll be praying for you. Anne

Kendra!! I am so glad you posted. I haven't had time to sign on here as hubby's getting ready to deploy. I'm here if you need any help. I'm willing to help you with anything.. rides, etc. Just let me know. Poor thing. I'm sorry you're in so much pain. Glad, though, that your'e home and well. Lin