Kim J is on the bench!!

I just talked to Randy and he said she was back in her room and that all went well. He said she was out of it right now as normal. I will check back with him later.  Yahoooooooooooooooo
She is on this wonderful bench that is endless! He said her mother and son were going back home in a bit....Let's just pray for their safe trip back home and Kim's safety when she get's out and heads back up that way.
More later.....
Sherry

YaY!!!  I've been thinking about Kim all morning, so glad to hear everything went well! Do you know if she is staying 24 or 48 hours?

Thanks for the update,
Amber

I am so glad to hear that Kim did well!  She's been in my thoughts and prayers this morning.  Thanks for updating us Sherry!

Marsha

Thanks for the update.  We've got her spot all ready on the "looser's bench"!!

That is so cool.  I think she has to stay 48 hours due to living so far away.  I can't wait to join her next Tuesday on the bench.

Debbie

That's good news.  

I thought of you Sherry, a German Shepherd Breeder asked me for help with litter names.  It's really been neat finding ways to be a part of the dog world without actually breeding them. 

I love the German names, even if they are spelled goofy or even sound goofy! lol Grayce is actually spelled GrayC. I added an E because It looks dumb the other way. LOL  Barick is the name of her way younger brother. There is a list somewhere on here of German names. I looked at it once...

I haven't heard anymore on Kim. I think Randy said she was staying 48 hours too, but his phone was cutting in and out. so I missed that one but I am pretty sure that is what he said.

Sherry

Wopohooo!!! What wonderful news... thanks so much for the update Sherry, we all appreciate it..

Wishing her a speedy recovery..

Sheila

Welcome to the bench.....



I am curious is 48 hours all that WW keeps you guys? My doctor keeps all rnys 3 days someimes a touch more. I was oone of his last surgeries Monday morning it was afternoon before I got to my room and I wasn't released till Thursday morning. No complications.

WELCOME TO THE BENCH KIM J!!!!!

MommaHen:  Kim is at Integris Baptist - Gornichek did her surgery - not sure what his protocols are in reference to staying afterwards but I can help you with the WW stuff - Normally a sleeve or band patient will be in 23 hours after surgery unless there are some complications.  RNY patients usually about 48-50 hours after surgery unless there are complications. 

From what I have seen - this is a pretty standard protocol but as all practices and surgeons are different - so are their rules and how they set up with the insurance company, hospitals, etc. 

I had a RNY 29 months ago at WW and that specific timeline has not changed - mostly based upon the rerouting and the pain management - BUT I have also seen some RNY patients leave with 24-36 hours if they were managing pain well and were able to get their liquids in. 

Anyway - I think the basis of the after surgery care is patient specific - there are some set things the patient must accomplish before they are sent home - urination, liquid intake, pain management, etc.  but if those are completed ahead of schedule - and the patient is requesting - the surgeon could discharge earlier than plan.

ME?  I am glad I stayed almost 3 whole days!  I was not ready to go home and leave my little cocoon of pain meds!!  I was the only one in the hospital at the time and got so much attention I would still be there!! (roflmao)

Anyway....