I'm home and doing pretty well!

Kim M.
on 8/17/08 7:50 am - Odenton, MD

Hey guys, I'm home and doing really well. I went in on Fri a.m., DVR said everything went well. Limited pain and up and walking Friday. Again limited pain on Saturday, passed swallow test, peeing, drinking well....got to go home Saturday afternoon!! I really enjoyed sleeping in my own bed.

Now the task is getting down the liquids and protein. Whew...never knew drinking would be such a task, but I'm making it through. Can only drink about 2 oz before I feel too tight.

Thanks for all of the prayers, warm thoughts and positive feedback. I knew I could do it, but all the extra helped me along the way. Thanks!! Kim : )

(deactivated member)
on 8/17/08 8:21 am - Millersville, MD

i was so worried about trying to get in protein at first and DVR called and said "don't worry about the protein now... try to get the liquids in." i didn't start getting in all my protein until i was a couple weeks out. even with the protein water, i couldn't get that much down in a day.

(deactivated member)
on 8/17/08 9:15 am - Annapolis, MD

RNY on 10/03/06

(((Kim)))

You KNOW I'm doing the happy dance for you!!!! Welcome to the Loser's Bench! I'm so glad everything went well, there is minimal pain and you are home. Take good care of yourself and hope to see you at next group! YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!

~Heather

Melanie3070
on 8/17/08 9:52 am - Waldorf, MD

RNY on 08/30/07

Glad that you are home and doing so well. The liquids are tough. I used to drink so much water and I was shocked that I had such a hard time after surgery. Don't sweat the protein, you should be ok for awhile.

Welcome to the loser bench!!!

Melanie
Lap RNY 8/30/07
251/140/135

(deactivated member)
on 8/17/08 10:22 am - Crofton, MD

RNY on 07/10/06

((((((KIM))))))

so glad you are home and doing good. Just listen to what the doctors say and you will do great.

Cira S.
on 8/17/08 11:07 am - Charles Town , WV

RNY on 03/06/07

Hi Kim,

I am so glad to read that you are doing great and home recovering.
don't force yourself to meet the protwein requirement. Right now all you need to do is focus on your liquids and in a couple of weeks begin focusing on your protein intake.

take care and remember we are all here for you if you need help.

I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.
Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
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