YaYaWhat on the loser's Bench

Well it is 4pm and I am assuming all went well for Kass and that she is recovering from her surgery.  Wanted to congratulate her and wish her all the best in post op life.  Keep us posted on your WOW's.  I am finally not alone anymore. Yipee!

Here's to hoping Kass pulled through and has found a nice spot on the LOSERS bench! I'll be joining you girls in no time!

For sure Derek and your spot is already reserved and you'll be the first GUY too!

Kass You are now sleeved! Tomorrow, we'll be sleeved sisters! Can't wait... Hope you had an unevenful surgery, and don't forget to walk, walk, walk, and si, sip, sip !!!

((hugs))
Diane

I'm thinking of you Kassandra! Hope all is well with you and you got a good night sleep! 

Hi guys!!! Thank you so much for all the supportive messages. I'm so bummed I didn't get to wish Diane good luck, but as you all know I did my surgery as an outpatient so yesterday was a little hectic. The Rockland MD folks were so so nice, and get this you walk into the operating room-- I thought that was funny, I just jumped up on the bed and the anasthesiologist said ok Kassandra here we go and then I woke up in the recovery room.

The nurses were fantastic, I didn't have any incision pain but the CO2 back up in my should area was killing me. They fill your abdominal cavity with air so there is room to move around but then the air gets trapped in your body for like 3 days and you just have to walk it off. They had me sitting up by 4 pm and my mom picked me up at 6. The first day I just slept but did have a hard time getting comfortable.

Yesterday was a bit of a haze, still wasn't up for any pc time, just in and out of sleep, trying to sip and walk every hour-- my dog is following me around everywhere which is cute until I almost tripped over him yesterday . I'm supposed to take my bandages off today and I get to shower tomorrow, although I'm confused the Sacre Coeur nutritionist has given me a different schedule than the Rockland MD nurses, so hopefully when Diane's back I can compare to see which one she is following.

So it's done! I know I'll feel more normal everyday, but I can tell you right now I have had no regrets at all!

Hi Kassandra! 
I'm so happy to hear that everything went as planned! Kinda weird feeling you must have had to walk on your own operating table. FrEaKy!!! Glad to see you are sipping and walking. That's the best thing you can do for yourself.

So what's the pain like compared to the no pain you had before surgery?

Hi there Kass, so glad all went well for you.  The CO2 pain lingers for about a week.  Try and rest as much as you can and thanks for posting. 

Hi Kassandra,

Congrats on your new sleeve!!! So what are you going to name it? I heard that people actually name their sleeves...lol

Hope you are feeling well enough to walk around and that you are getting in some fluids.
Can hardly believe that you and Diane are sleeved!!
I'm hoping that the pain isn't too unbearable. I had a c-section when I gave birth to my daughter so I'm thinking it might be similar (which actually wasn't too, too bad)

So any details you can give us...feel free!

Take care  and chat soon!