I'm Home and Feeling Good

Thank you Sarina for keeping everyone up to date on my progress. I came home from the hospital Sunday afternoon. That day is pretty much a blurr because I had a horrible headache and was in quite a bit of pain. However, yesterday I was feeling much better. I started my B-12 yesterday and wow what a difference it makes. I had so much energy. But let me warn those who haven't had surgery yet....don't let it fool you. If you do too much it will catch up with you. Last night after taking a shower I was in the kitchen crushing my Protonix when I got so weak I had to sit down quick. Today has been good so far. Just trying to get my water in. Its harder to do then you would think. My surgeon wants me to drink 2 liters of water a day. Its tough! I ate a surgar free popsicle last night...it was yummy and nice to chew a little. I'm eating some sugar free jello right now. I think the worst pain I'm having right now is inside my stomach. You can definitely tell that everything has been moved around in there. Its very tender. Then incisions are not bad at all, they seem to be healing nicely. Well I better get back in my recliner. I'm starting to hurt a little. Talk to everyone soon Karen

hi karen, i am happy that you are home and well. try to take it easy at first, but as soon as you can get to talking a little it will take the pain away ( everyone said this to me and it seemed very annoying i mean who wants to walk after a major surgery, lol, but i swear it will help ) oh yes, have plently of water on hand and i hope you are feeling great soon. Jacqueline

Thanks Jacqueline. I've been walking around the apartment a little more each day. My insides hurt pretty bad right now so I think I will take some pain medication and take a nap.

Karen Glad you are home and doing well keep us posted Laura

Take care of yourself and get plenty of rest. Best of luck to you! Michelle

Karen Lee, Listen to everything your doctor has told you. Try not to do to much and take one step at a time. I am so happy to hear that you are healing nicely. It is so good that you came out of surgery with flying colors . Way to go! You are now on the losing side of life. I hope your stomach pains go away real soon. I can just see the weight melting away.You are now a loser. Way to GO! Wishing a good and safe recovery. I hope you feel well real soon. Your friend, Tina

Way to go Karen I will take heed to your advice !! You can get your water in with a sippy cup or a sports bottle. Thanks for reminding me that I will be needing a recliner. I guess I'll rent one for a couple weeks! How many mcgs of b-12 are you taking? Thanks for encouraging me Karen! I can't wait!!!! My countdown has begun!! 20 days til I'm a loser!! Valencia

YEAH! glad you're feeling good. Keep sipping, baby steps. You'll do fine. Beth B. in Chattanooga

Karen, So good to see you posting. I do apoligize for not posting for you, but I'm glad to see Sarina done it for me. Aren't you glad to finally be a loser?? LOL!! Best of luck & a speedy recovery. Sara.

Hi Karen, glad to know you made it thru and are home. Here's a tip, the little pill cups that are given to you, are one oz and makes it easier to get in your fluids. Your sf jello, sf popsickles are also part of your water intake. The more you move around, the less pain you will have. Most of what is tender is from all the instruments and hands inside of you. That will go away. Rest when you need to but don't forget to walk more each day. That will also help with the built up gas inside of you. I wish you the best. Much love to a new loser, Kathy 277.5/165/130 surgery/current/goal