HERE I AM - ON THE LOSING SIDE SINCE MONDAY AFTERNOON

WELL GUYS, HERE I AM. I MADE IT. I WAS KINDA SCARED, WHICH I ASSURE YOU IS NORMAL. I WAS SO GLAD TO GET HOME I AM NOW ALSO A NON SMOKER. IF YOU ARE A SMOKER AND CONSIDERING THIS, YOU HAD BETTER QUIT AS FAST AS YOU CAN!! I QUIT 4 DAYS AGO. MY SURGERY WAS 4 DAYS AGO. I WAS JUST LUCKY. THEY TOOK ME INTO THE SURGERY ROOM AT 9 AM .. AND ALL I KNOW IS THAT IT TOOK 4 - 4 1/2 HOURS FOR MY SURGERY. THE DOCTOR TOLD MY PARENTS THAT THE STAPLE THINGIE BROKE AND HE HAD TO DO IT THE OLD FASHIONED WAY - ALL HAND STITCHED INSIDE. DO THEY NOT KEEP ANOTHER STAPLER AS A BACK-UP??? I M JUST GLAD TO BE HOME AND WILL TRY TO UPDATE AS I REGAIN MY STRENGTH. GOD IS GREAT!!!

Hi there IM glad to hear that you are on the right sides of the track again ANd doing okay. COngrats on the not smoking thing. WE are all proud of you. So are you saying that I should ck and see if my Dr has a back up staple thingY??? HEE HEE Andie

Hi Andrea and thanks for the sweet words and support. AS far as the stapler, I would definately ask that question . It does make you wonder why there was not another stapler as backup. The same doctor and all did my friends surgery almost a month ago and it only took 2 hours. You always hear them say they want to get in and out fast - dont like keeping you under any lokger than necessary. Anyway, I feel much better today, yesterday i felt like 12 mules had taken turns kicking me in the stomach. They say everyones pain is different and I imagine mine is really different. Have a great day and God Bless!!! PS.. I am in no way talking bad about my Doctor- hes wonderful

Lisa I am so happy that you made it through with no problems! I am so excited that Dr. Sudderth saw that there was a malfunction in the stapler and hand sewed it. I promise that everyday will get better and soon you will see some mad results! I will call you later this evening. Love ya sweetie! Jaunine

Congratulations. I cant wait to join you.

Lisa, I am glad to hear your surgery went well. Did being a smoker make it harder on you in some way? I am a smoker also, and hoping to have surgery in May.

Dear Melynda, The smoking hurts in many ways. The 1st thing I remember when waking up was trying to cough and my throat being so very dry. The few coughs that I was able to get up were horrible. The nurse (Robby - A real cutie) told me he was concerned about my oxygen/blood level- apparently the smoking makes this very low. I strongly advise you to quit smoking as soon as possible. I have heard about alot of doctors that wont do the surgery if you smoke. You will have coughing after surgery anyway, but the smoking makes it alot different. I am just now able to cough and not have it hurt . Do it for yourself- IF you cant , then at least cut way,way back. Dont be stupid like me. Let me know how all goes.... your friend on the lighter side... Lisa