One Week Post-Op

Well, I did it, and I'm glad I did it. Last Tuesday @ GBMC w/Dr. vonRueden. Love him, love his staff, love GBMC and their staff. Doing very well, walking lots, drinking lots. I THINK I've noticed a weight loss, but am not going to obsess about it. As I get healthy, the weight will come off. Will probably weigh in on Wednesday, when I go to get the drain out, which can't happen quick enough. Some strange, but normal things going on with my body - like getting my period even though I've been on Depo-Provera and haven't really had my period for about 5 years. Who misses that? But all in all, just a few minor inconveniences. I don't regret it for an instant! Also, on Thursday, I'll be able to start full liquids - WOO-HOO!!!! Who'd ever thought that I could go for 8 days without solid food and not be hungry? Absolutely amazing! On the one occasion that I could say that I actually felt physical hunger, I realized I hadn't consumed enough fluids, so I drank and that corrected it pretty quickly. Can't wait to continue on this magical journey - next year I'll be able to get off the sand in Ocean City!!!!!! Bye for now, Teresa

Hi Teresa! I met you briefly at the last support meeting. I'm so glad that you posted and also happy to hear of your positive experience. I am still waiting to hear from the insurance co. I should be hearing within the week or so. Keep up the good work and I will probably see you on Saturday. Hugs and best wishes, Michele

Hugs right back to you, Michele! Thanks! As I type this, I'm waiting in Dr. DVR's office to (hopefully) have the drain taken out. It appears to still be draining to me, so we'll see. Other than that, I feel great! Liquid Percocet ROCKS! Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday! Teresa