Starting my new journey...

Well, it's 2am and I am sitting in the hospital after having my bypass yesterday morning.  All in all, the surgery went very well and now I just have back and belly pain. I didn't realize how dry my mouth was going to get!  I actually couldn't close my mouth at one point. Thank God for the mouth spongy swabs.  So I lost 24.5lbs pre-op and I hope to never see them again!  I'm proud to be a loser!  I will keep you posted on my progress!

Becca

Becca,
   Congrats on being on the losers bench!  I am so happy things went well for you.  I am sure after you walk some you will feel even better.  I swear those beds are cause of our back pain.  I am so glad things went well for you.  I am at the shipyard so if you need something just drop a line here and I can scoot over after work.  Hope all is well and remember to walk walk walk and sip sip sip (after your swallow test).  

Congrats Becca.....You will never ever see those pounds again!!!!  In fact, you won't see a lot of pounds again

I will try and stop by Thursday.  Afraid I may be coming down with a cold, but not sure.  I will keep you posted. 

Make sure you keep walking and sipping!!

Thank you both for all the kind words.  It means a lot to have people care and know first hand what you are going though.  I will talk to you soon!

Becca

Becca, You Go Girl ! ! !   
      Dr Gens will be doing my RNY in October !  I am sending positive thoughts your way...  Even I'm not there yet,,,,  I know you must try to get in all your water...   I'm hoping you're able to also get in some rest ?  How's the walking going, have you been able to walk the halls ?  I suppose you'll be going home tomorrow or friday ?  Don't forget your pillow for the car ride home, to hold it against your belly for support, to lessen the pain when hitting pot holes....  
       Take care of yourself and I'll see you along your journey ! ! !

Thanks Weezie!  I haven't had any trouble walking, my stomach is sore for obvious reasons and my back is sore due to the bed.  They have found that I was allergic to the liquid pain meds so I am taking Darvocet crushed up in applesauce and it is about as disgusting as it gets.  They are trying to get me to drink a CIB right now and the smell is so foul.  This is not going to be easy.  I wish I could just stick with water.  Believe it or not,even the water tastes sweet!  Oh well, I'll be happy when I can get some rest at home.  No resting in here although I've been doing Reiki every day and it really relaxes me.  Yesterday I fell asleep and didn't even realize she left.  It will be your turn soon!  Best of luck to you!