Michelle home from Hospital

Hello everyone,

I just wanted you to know that Michelle came home from the hospital this afternoon. She is having a little bit of pain and is taking the Lortab for it, which is kicking her butt and making her sleepy. She is doing the sip, walk, sleep and pee routine right now. Her belly is a little swollen from all the IV fluid and the surgery, I think she will feel a lot better when she gets rid of this extra fluid.

She is so happy to be out of the hospital, took a short walk out side, I think she had a little cabin fever. Also her room mate was driving her crazy, because she was noisy, up most of the night with visitors until after 1 am both nights and just mean and nasty to the nurses. She had some sort of abdominal, but not weight loss surgery, she did not walk and as we left they were working her up for a blood clot in her leg. (Just goes to prove how important it is to walk after surgery and to wear the compression stockings). I am sure now that she's home, I will be driving her crazy soon!

It feels so good to have her home again and I am sure she will be herself within a couple of days. Thanks for all of your positive thoughts and prayer, it has meant so much for both of us.

Jim

Jim, Glad that Michelle is home and doing well!   She will certainly sleep well tonight I am sure.  I took the pain meds when I got home and yup they do make you sleepy, but rest is so important.   (as you know).  Yes she will feel better after getting rid of the extra fluid.    Like I said glad she is home and doing well. Have a goodnight...

Hey Jim, I didnt even realize untill earlier today when Michelle P told me, that she was having the surgery as well.  I am so glad she is home...wish her well for me, and I pray for a smooth recovery for her!

Jim, I am so happy to hear that Michelle is home from the hospital and doing well. I hope she has a speedy and uneventful recovery.  Hugs, Lisa

Welcome home, Michelle. It is such a good feeling to have all that "hospital stuff" behind you. Here's to a speedy recovery.

I am so glad she got to come home today. That really sucks about her roommate. I must say that I was pretty lucky & had a private room! I was told they do that for all gastric bypass patients but apparently not anymore. I don't know what changed but for once timing was on my side!! Tell Michelle hi & congrats!! Keep up the great work & you guys have a good night!! Cece

The unit was completely full, so I wonder if there was not a private room available, because I did have a private room.  At least she is at home now at all that is a thing of the past.

Hi Jim,

Please send Michelle all of our support and caring thoughts. Before she knows it, these first few days will be a mere memory.

We're here for her whenever she needs support!

Hugs,
Karen

Hi Jim, Thanks for the update on Michelle!  Remind her that walking and sipping water should be her best friends right now. Regards, xoxoxxoxxoxoxo

Welcome home Michelle....every day get better!  Your new life begins! Rosemary