I had my surgery yesterday, just got home.

I would like to thank everyone for their support and prayers. I had my surgery yesterday moning at 8:30. I was in the recovery room until about 11:00AM. They said everything went great even with my past cardiac problems. They did say I had a Hiatle Hernia, hope I spelt it right, they repaired it. After the surgery I had no neausea, I felt really good, probably the worst part about it was the Foley Catheter, that was uncomfortable. I was able to walk almost immediately, I had to walk every 2 hours, so sleep was a little disturbed. They said my last walk would be 2:00AM and they wouldn't didturb me until 4:00AM, that didn't work for me, I wound up watching a movie on TV so I didn't get to sleep much. Today, I took a few 10 minute cat naps. I didn't require any pain medicine at all. My only real problem is that the cardio medication that I take is all lagre pills, so they reduced my milligrams and incresed the frequency of taking them per day, lets see how that works out, I hope that will only be temporary. I am on a diet of Jello, broth and water, my first meal was about 2:00PM this afternoon, after a few sips of water and the cup of broth I was full, I had to save the Jello until later. I just had another Jello and some more water about 8:00PM and I am still pretty full right now. I am felling pretty good right now, the stomach area h******** the fifth one is for the Hernia, there is not much soreness there, a little but it is tollerable, my upper left shoulder hurts a little, I am not sure why? Well, thanks again, I am going to nap a little. If anyone has any questions feel free to contact me. Charlie

Hi Charlie, Welcome to the Losers! Congratulations on your surgery. Did you have Lap-Band done? The left shoulder pain is often from the gas. It's not uncommon to feel that after Lap surgery. I'm on a variety of meds too...and between those and the calcium and the vitamins, I often feel overwhelmed! To me, it's the most difficult part of being a Loser. The pills get stuck (randomly), or they hurt after I take them...or (worst scenario) I throw them up! Good luck with the meds...in time it becomes more habit than it seems the first week or so. Keep us posted! Congrats again! Hugs, Karen

Thank you Karen, I had Lap Band surgery. I will keep everyone posted. I figured it was gas. Thanks again. Charlie

Congratulations fellow bandster!!!! Best wishes to you! Dee

good luck charlie, i'm 5 days and every day seems a little better.

Charlie, CONGRATS hun, you are now sitting on the losers bench with us.. Take your time and get your rest glad you are feeling good and that shoulder pain is gas I am sure... Keep us posted hun ~hugs~ Debra P

Welcome to Looserville

Thank you all *****sponded to my post. I slept well last night, I guess the pain in my back and shoulder was gas, it seems to have gotten less today? I can't wait until tomorrow to remove the wrapping and the bandages so I can shower. The Jello and Broth isn't too bad, I seem to be surviving. OK, I will keep you posted, Thanks again. Charlie