Hi Everyone

Just dropping in to say hello. As you all pre-ops know there is not much to report a week after surgery. Except I am tried of the same ole diet and my back is truly hurting from this band and it is really hard to sleep at night. Well enough of my venting, other than that everything is going smoothly I am almost off the pain meds . Like I said just give a quick post to let you all know I am alive and well. Take Care.

Hey Redd, you are doing marvelous. Uhhhh but I am a pre-op and what do you mean by "band".... I hear you did great and are now the Poster Child for all great surgeries yet to come. Sue

Hey Redd, Its good to hear from you. You'll be able to sleep before long. In 6 months time you want believe you even complained when you see the results. Hang in there. Becky

Will you please give me a call since I don't have a hoe number now. I wanna talk to you and see how you are doing first hand

A band is what you wear after you have open surgery. It keep you from stetching to much, help you cough, and keep you from pulling stitches out. I hope this help's you out.

Hey Redd, So glad to see you home! It does get easier each week! Get your rest and take it easy, Your body will be recovering from Major Surgery For a while yet. Don't take off that binder for comfort. At least not until your Dr. says to. As big of a pain as it is, It really does help so many things. Take care- Best Wishes- Dx

Hey girl. When do you go get those staples out? I hated my binder too at first but after my staples were removed I used it all the time. I mostly didnt want to wear a bra so I wrapped my binder around my boobies and was good to go... hehehe... It is hard to sleep esp if you are used to sleeping on your belly. As soon as my staples were out I was back on my stomach. I am glad you posted. You really are doing great!

HEY SWEETIE!! REST AND YOU WILL BE FINE BEFORE YO KNOW IT!!! THINKING OF YOU !!!! GLENDA

hi redd glad u are doing good i hated my binder too i took mine off after a few days bc i didnt need it it was was more uncomfortable than helpful. dr whitehead said it was ok as long as i didnt feel like i needed it. mine irritated my staples too! hang in there in will get better! crystal

Your new mantra is "Tomorrow it will be a little bit better." Repeat continually and it will be better!!! But you are doing excellent. Just hang in there and now that we are all rooting for you! Smoochies Arlies