I'm home

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to check in.  Surgery went great on Tuesday, and i got home this afternoon.  Having quite a bit of pain today, but the Percocet are working for the most part.  Just drinking water, and had a bit of jello, and some broth.  Wow....64ozs....seems impossible.   I guess just sipping all day is the only way to do it.  I start on Stage 3 (thats what my program calls it) tomorrow.  I'm a little nervous...hopefully it goes ok.  Thanks again to all of you for your support.  I'm sure i'll be looking for it through my journey.  I'm gonna work on posting a picture, and a weight ticker....its gonna be going down down down now as i join those of you on the other side :)

Kristene :)

Welcome Home, Kristene,
   It's a relief to know you've landed safely.  Phew!  the hardest part is behind you now.  Rest and sip and take those pain meds.  Oh, and here is a tip learned the hard way - take your pain meds 20-30 minutes before a walk.  Exercise and be active during that first 1.5 hours when the pain is well controlled.  Anywho, so good to have you back.  Congrats.  Treading

Welcome back!  Definitely take pictures and measurements.  I didn't, even though everybody told me to, and now I am starting to regret it a little.  (I have tons of pictures, but no measurements.)

Welcome back and welcome to the loser's bench! 

Hi Kristene

Great to have you back.  Keep sipping, and before you know it, you will have all of your required fluids in.  Definately take pictures and measurements.  I also did not take measurements, and I wish I had.  It is great to have you on the other side now.  Keep up the good work.