LOOK who is Home!!!!

jami_faye
on 3/8/08 10:21 pm, edited 3/8/08 10:21 pm - Cherry Point, NC

HEY everyone!!! I just wanted to let yall know that I am alive and doing well!! I got discharged from the hospital yesterday (Saturday, March 8th) on schedule. We got in about 4pm. I have to say the WINDYYYYY hour and a half ride home wasn't the smoothest, but it was overall great to be home!! MY mom who was staying with my kiddos, said I looked FANTASTIC and she already could tell a difference in my tummy...LOL WOOHOO!!! She couldn't believe how good i was doing with the fact that 3 days prior i had my guts rearranged. I did weigh myself right before we left the hospital and lost 4lbs. during my stay, which even surprised the nurse because she says everyone tends to gain weight..but yeah, I already had my loss!! So I got a good nights sleep last night and of course and still sore, but I honestly feel good...hopefully it stays on this track! I am on a 2 week "OPTISOURCE" liquid diet..which is 8 ozs. for the entire day along with all the H2o I can drink..as Darcie told you about my lovely KFC encounter in the recovery room..LOL I have had a few more lovely food encounters, but i actually just laugh about it and figure it is great stuff to add to my journal

Thank you to all for the wonderful support and well wishes, I got on here late last night to read several of them and the tears just fell. YOu are all genuinely amazing and have touched me greatly in this new journey in my life and i cannot say thank you enough!!

So here I am, at home safe and sound and just thrilled that it is actually done and over and I am actually on my way to starting my new life...JUST LIKE THAT!! woohoo!!

amyk1971
on 3/8/08 10:44 pm - Jacksonville, NC

RNY on 07/26/07

Hey Jami! I was just thinking about you and was popping in to see if there were any updates (and I just saw Darcie's post about her visit...she is an AWESOME angel! Wow!)

I'm so glad to hear that you're feeling great and doing so well! I can't wait to see you again...hopefully you'll come to the support group meeting again? I have a TON of clothes to pass your way! :)

Thanks for the update!

~Amy~
~getting healthy isn't a competition~ =)

starting weight: 267 lbs (highest weight: 270+)
current weight: 139 lbs
total weight loss since surgery: 128 lbs

seemesue
on 3/8/08 10:51 pm - Fayetteville, NC

RNY on 03/11/08

Welcome home Jami! It sounds as if you breezed right through it. I hope that my experience this week matches yours. Keep up the good work and soon your clothes are going to fall off just like the pounds are going to! Take care! Susan

Alice H.
on 3/8/08 11:02 pm - Winterville, NC

RNY on 10/19/07

Hi Jami, it's great to be home and sleep in your own bed isn't it. It was great to meet you in person at the hospital. You are going to do great with this surgery; you have a great attitude and a great support system. TAke care and hollar if you need anything. Alice

Alice in OneDerland
H:260 G: 135 C:145 L: 131 BMI: 26 H: 5' 2 1/2"
RNY 10/07 LBL 11/09

Lisa_W.
on 3/8/08 11:19 pm

RNY on 07/02/07

Hi Jami: Welcome home. I hope that you have a smooth and easy transition with your new pouch! Already sounds like you are doing well. Yes, I was one that had like a 10 pound gain at first, but then quickly dropped down in the week after I got home. I just wish the pounds consistenly came off that easy now....lol. It is an incredibly good feeling to know that the surgery part of the journey is done. I can remember that feeling. I wish you much success as you learn your new lifestyle. Lisa

amiciziavero
on 3/8/08 11:21 pm

RNY on 11/26/07

Welcome back Jami! Glad to know things are going well. Enjoy being at home. Remember any questions arise, just ask away.

Shazanne
on 3/8/08 11:24 pm - Currie, NC

RNY on 07/24/07

Hi Jami! Welcome home!!! What a wonderful gift it was to hear how well you are doing! I am so proud of you and how you are handling everything! Your positive attitude will serve you so well as you continue on your journey! Keep up the GREAT work! Looking forward to meeting you soon!

Suzanne

Anniep59
on 3/9/08 3:24 am - Pittsboro, NC

RNY on 08/01/07

Welcome Home Jami!!! You made it to the bench GF. One day soon you will laugh at yourself about crying over the grill cheese. At the time it was not funny. We learn so much after this surgery and one thing I learned is we have been slaves to food for a long time. I am glad you posted about the grill cheese because I think we can all relate to how you were feeling. So buckle that seat belt Jami you are going on the jouney of your life. We are here if you need us. Annie

“It is never too late to be what you might have been.?

www.youravon.com/annieadams

alynng1981
on 3/9/08 3:35 am - Jacksonville, NC

RNY on 09/05/08

Welcome home Jami!! Let us know if you ever need anything. And welcome to the losers bench. I cant wait to join everybody!! Congratulations Amanda