Today is my DAY!!!!

Hey guys. I am fixing to go into surgery with Dr. Bryne @ 11am. Please wish me luck. I am ready to be on the losing side!!!! Jennifer

How exciting. I remember the day of surgery for me, I had all kinds of emotions. Wishing you the best of luck and we will see you on the losing side. Britt

Praying all goes smoothly for you today!! Update when you are able to! Hugs, Elizabeth

Jennifer, You are in the best possible hands you can be in with Dr. Byrne. By now you are probably on your way home, and will be feeling fine!! just remember to walk, walk, walk and drink, drink drink and take your protein and vitamins so you will feel good. It really helps with healing. Congrats!!! he is an amazing doctor and MUSC is the greatest!! You will do great!!! Just think in about 1 year from now you will be looking into plastics!!! I go for mine on Monday!! Deb

WELL IT'S NOON, SO YOU SHOULD BE IN THE VERY CAPABLE HANDS OF DR BYRNE. WE ARE SO PLEASED FOR YOU & SEND OUR PRAYERS TO COVER YOU. AS SOON AS YOU CAN, LET US KNOW HOW YOU'RE DOING! WELCOME TO THE HEALTHY, LOSING SIDE OF LIFE, GIRL ... WE'RE KEEPING YOUR SEAT ON THE BENCH WARMED & READY! GOD BLESS YOU ... DAWN & NICk

I made it home. Everything went well I believe. I had to go for 2 swallow tests because they weren't sure about the first one. The second one I am nervous about because the liquid looked like it went in and didn't stay in it just drained right out. But I'm not the pro right.... I will just have to reconfirm with Dr. Bryne monday morning when I go to get the JP out. I had a good bit of nasuea while in hospital but I'm ok now that I am home so far. I want to eat and drink but i know i have to do it slowly and dont want to hurt myself or getting any pains only being three days out. Ok going to lay down for a while. thanks everyone for your support and prayers. Jennifer

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the healthy side of life, Ms Jennifer! So glad to hear that all is going well for you. I believe that they are looking for leaks ... The fluids will drain out of the pouch quickly; that's normal. They're looking to see if there is any liquid seeping out of the incisions. If they let you go home, I'm sure you are OK. Doc Byrnes is real cautious. It's so funny to see how everyone reacts differently to the surgery ... I didn't want to eat or drink for about 3 months. Keep us posted on your progress! God bless you ... Dawn & Nick