I'm Home!

Thank you all for the well wishes, both here on the board and privately.  I feel so blessed.  I did have a few bumps in the road.  An unexplained fever that keeps coming back, but is staying low grade.  I'm keeping an eye on it.  Then the dieticians tried to kill me by giving me broth with soy protein in it!  I am SO allergic.  I ended up having to have some IV benadryl last night, and I'm feeling good today.  I've managed to work so much of the gas out, that I came home and actually took a nap in my own bed!!  AHHHH, does that feel good.  I've had a protein shake, some cream of tomato soup, and will probably have yogurt and applesauce for dinner.  I will learn to be a gourmet! I never expected to feel this well this soon.  I'll most likely go for a walk soon, as it's a lovely evening.  Boy, is it great to be on the LOSER'S BENCH!! Linda

glad to hear your doing great  welcome to the loser's bench 

  Welcome home Linda!!   Wow your diet has advanced much quicker than mine did.  Enjoy.  Julia

Hi Julia - yes, I was surprised.  I had nothing at all by mouth on Tuesday, then Wednesday they gave me clear liquids.  Thursday morning, I got skim milk and a little pudding, and then was cleared for full liquids.  I'm on that for two weeks and then will go to soft foods.  I can't believe I feel as well as I do.

Can't believe you're home already!  Glad you are doing so well.  Don't overdo it.  Even though you feel great, remember you're still healing and will be for a while.  The worst is over.  Now it's on to better and better.  Take Care. Donna

Linda , It's so great to hear you are doing so good!! Congrats!!! I hope you continue to  keep us posted!!! love amy

Sounds like you are making great progress Linda....that is great.  But, do remember you have just had surgery and well, take it easy, get your rest and WALK.   You are finally on the loser's side.................can't wait until I reach that milestone, but it will happen sooner than I think!

Yay, Linda! You must be so glad to be at home! I know what you mean about how surprisingly well you feel. After my surgery, I kept wondering if they had really done the procedure, because I felt so much better than I thought I would. Have you tried the Pacific Foods cream of tomato soup? You can get it in the little boxes, and when I was recovering it tasted heavenly to me. Best of luck, and congratulations on doing so well. Take care, Lisa

Hi Lisa  - YES!  That soup is the BEST!!  I had some last night and it was so good.  I'm also eating Nancy's Yogurt with a bit of splenda and applesauce in it.  I'm going to try Cream of Wheat this morning.  We'll see how that goes. Linda

Linda, just want to let you know that I am thinking of you.  It is a fine journey and so rewarding.  There will be ups and downs but that goes with the program.  More ups than downs though.  Keep us all posted and welcome to the loser's club.