I am home

I got home about 4 pm. I am sore, but not really pain. Still having those darn esophageal spasms though which makes it hard to drink. I have to take VERY tiny sips, almost drops, but even then get pain and gurgling in my esophagus. My husband just went to pick up my Lortab so hopefully that will help like the dilaudid did. My blood pressure was high all through the night too but it was back to normal this morning. Both Jess and Dr Walton said the spasms would get better with time. I am off the rest of the week and plan to go back to work on Monday.

Congrats on being home!!! : )

You might consider asking your surgeon if you could try a straw. *Don't do it if they say not to* ... but when I tried regular sipping or drinking, I swallowed air every time no matter how hard I treid not to do so. I tried straws and it was much easier and swallowing was fine. However, I got my surgeon's approval before doing the straw drinking. I don't know why regular sipping or drinking involves so much air for me, but using a straw fixed my issues.

Yeah, home sweet home!  You will be so happy to be in your own bed!  How many kids are in your lap?  I think they wanted to be near Mom! Denise

Believe it or not, no kids in my lap right now! Long story I will have to discuss with you sometime -- Giorgi has special needs and as a result both girls are up in their rooms right now. My grandson has not tried to climb on me yet either. At almost 2 I showed him my boo boo's and he seems to understand.

Rest up my newest Loser's Bench Harem Girl!!  The Sultan demands you relax and drink water...that's an order.  hehehe

Dan - you're so cute! FYI - still want a different avatar with a SMILE!!!!!

Nancy! I am so glad you did so well and are home!! Keep up the good sipping and rest, rest, rest!!! Our prayers are with you!  Sherry

Nancy,  I am so glad you are home.  You may have a rough day tomorrow so brace yourself...the day after I got home was my worst day.  Then it was just better and better every day!  I couldn't sip much either.  I sucked on sf popsicles almost constantly to get my liquids.  I couldn't drink protein shakes much at all at first.  It's all a learning process.  Be patient with yourself.  I can't wait for your first appointment when you see how much you lost on the liquids two weeks!  It's beyond fabulous!!!!  Take care!!!  Diana

Broth seems to be easier but my fingers are already swollen and broth is so salty. I will have to try popsicles and jello and see how that goes down.

So happy you're home!  What a great place to be.  I'm sorry you're having those dang spasms.  That is so weird and must feel terrible!  Hand in there and I'm sure they'll go away soon.  Keep us posted on your progress and take it easy on yourself!