Hi friends!

i am home! very excited to be home!
though they took good care of me at the Vic!
best nurses EVER!

i posted a video yesterday - you can see it here:  http://www.youtube.com/user/16tuckergirl

things are going ok. i'm in a bit of pain.
i can't keep T3's down so i'm on kids tylonel which is SOOO gross!
how do kids eat this stuff!!

right before surgery, Dr. hardy told me that VSG tends to have a lot more nausea then the bi-pass and i can tell you that is true. there was a lady beside me that had bi-pass and didn't have any nausea where as i was on gravol for 24 hours straight and still throwing up. not fun but it does pass. but i have chosen not to go on T3's because they have to disolve them into liquid and it's just unbearable.

the ride home was tough - i echo everyone's BRING A PILLOW.
but my bed is nice and comfy and i'm looking forward to a nap. :)

overall, i think it went well. i was going to the washroom right away and peeing enough to make the nurses happy. :) 

the gas is not fun. i'm dealing witht hat still today.
would love to get more out, but i know that will come.

my video probably explains a little more.
though excuse my lack of makeup & non-showered look.

the one thing i was NOT expecting was the
OH MY WORD THERE IS NO GOING BACK NOW.

i had a hard time with that.
not because i regret it, but because reality was sinking in.
i wil never be able to go back to the way it used to be,
i can't go back to my "comfortable".  this is the new me, and there was no choice about it anymore. but like i told my sister, in 3 years, i won't remember what it used to be like, this WILL be my normal. it's just a little overwhelming right now.

i will update more this week.
just wanted to say a big THANKS for your love & prayers.
thought of you guys so much while i was in there.

xoxo

Glad to hear you are home and recovering! God Bless! :)

I'm 4 weeks from surgery and reality is setting in here already. I also know I've come too far to turn back. I'm looking forward to being a new and improved "me". 

So glad you are doing well and hope you have a very speedy recovery.

Thanks so much for the videos and also the very descriptive messages.  It's nice to know exactly what to expect. 

Thinking of you and hope to meet soon.

Hey! Thanks so much for posting the videos...really enjoyed them. Thanks for the info regarding shakes, what to expect, etc! 
Please keep us posted on your recovery and what you're able to eat, etc.
I've ordered my shakes and bars and they're sitting in a box, ready to be eaten!! My appt with Laura is next week and then...who knows???!!
I'm so glad to know that you're at home and recovering well. Take care and God bless!

I happy that everything went well. Welcome to the losers' bench!

Welcome to your new life. I can attest that life is good post op.  I am so blessed to have had this opportunity.  I have so much energy.  I look forward to each and every day.  Enjoy your progess every step of the way (though it may be hard at this point in your journey).  God bless and wishing you a quick recovery!

glad everything went well for you.hoping you have a speedy recovery.just take it slow.you will be tired very quickly
sondra

Hi There! I am so happy for you that all went well! Hope you are home sipping, and walking and resting now!
Those videos videos you post are something else! I never saw them until last night. Thanks for sharing your journey. Really enjoyed your post and videos.
I am on day 3 of pre op fast.

you can do it!
toughest 2 weeks of my life, but worth it!! :)