I'm sleeved 5 days out!

Hello Everyone!!! I was sleeved on 7/26/10. Everything went by so fast. . . .I was very disappointed because I never got a room. I stayed in same day surgery area after I had my surgery. I never got my personal room. Anyway, I've been at my parents house since I left the hospital. My sister kept my daughter for me, which was very helpful. My first night home was a blur. . . .especially after taking pain medication.lol So far, I've been walking around the house about every 10 minutes each hour that I'm awake. I feel that I'm doing great so far. Last night and this morning was not so good. I made some s.f. high protein pudding. It was good, but I think I took too big of a bite and it was stuck right in my chest. I tried to walk, I tried to burp, I tried sitting on the toilet . . .lol (TMI), but nothing worked. I was finally able to drink and that helped a bit. When I woke up this morning, I felt so bloated and swollen. . . . .eventually it went out the other end!!! lol So far, this has been an amazing journey. My one question is this: I feel like I can eat too much? Weird, but I really do feel that way. . . .maybe because I'm still on the liquid part. Anyway, I'm about to go back to my parents for the night and I'll be home tomorrow. Love you guys and thank you for all the support!!! :)

Congrats!  Glad you are home and doing well.  As far as eating goes...take it easy and follow the Dr's instructions...you'll be fine.

Melissa - I am so sorry to hear about the room! I can imagine how that would make things so much tougher. :( Your attitude is still so positive though and that's amazing...very admirable. Best of luck to you as each day gets easier.

Thanks guys! I really appreciate it!!!! ;)

Wonderful news!  You seem to be coming along great!  I will be going in Monday morning and will look for your hints, tips and every day wisdom when I return!
Susan

Congrats!

Yaaaaaaaay Mel glad to see your back you loser. Take your time with the eating and I can't believe your on like mushies my doc would only allow me clears for a week after surgery but I am on mushies now and go back to him tomorrow for my follow up. I've lost 18lbs. since my surgery and 17.5 before surgery. My swelling is all gone but still a little muscle pain on the right side of my abdomin.  Take your time and get well I am back to work next Monday so we will talk to you soon.

Wow 18lbs is great!!!! You go boy!!! Thanks for the encouragement! I go back to work next Monday as well, but I'm only work 1/2 days. I didn't want to use up all my vacation time!!! lol

So happy to hear you are doing well. That stinks about you room... I hope that does not happen often. I have about 2 weeks until my surgery at UMMC so I can't wait to join you on the loosers bench.

Good Luck. . .your day will be coming soon!!!! I hope you get a room!!!! Take care and keep in touch! :)