I'm home

Hi everybody, I DID IT!!!!!! Surgery was an hour and a half and I was up walking the evening of surgery. I was released from the hospital 48 hours after surgery. I have been so incredibly blessed with this whole process. I hardly used my pain pump; as I've hardly any pain. I've had no nasuea or sick feeling since before the surgery. I'm drinking about 50oz of liquid a day with no problem. I feel so incredibly guilty though. I guess I was expecting to have more problems/complications than I did. The doctor's and nurses are absolutely blown away with my progress. The only reason I think I've done so well, is all the ing I did before, the walking on the treadmill, and doing everything the doctor told me to. The only draw backs I've experienced is the lack of energy level, and the fact that I'm not sleepy. I'm averaging 4-5 hours of sleep a night. I don't nap in the daytime, either. I know this will all change as soon as I can start eating pureed food, hopefully Friday. Thank you all for your support and encouragment. It has really meant the world to me. Take care, Beth

Congratulations !! My surgery went smoothly as well, what a blessing. Keep up the good work, and good attitude!! Billie

Happy New Year Beth! That is GREAT to hear that you are are back home and doing well with your fluids. So there was not that much pain involved for you?? Wow. That gives me hope! hehehe. I hate to think about the pain involved. I am very glad for you and I hope you continue to have a good expereince with recovery. Keep us updated! Misty

Hi Misty, I have been so lucky with not having any real pain. The biggest problem has been the pulling feeling I get at my incisions. I have had absolutely no problems what so ever. Last night was rough becasue I couldn't sleep and I'm constipated, but that's about it. I'm going to start walking on my treadmill today. Hopefully, that will help with both. When is your surgery? Take care, Beth

Congrats Beth!!!!!!! I'm glad your doing so good. Dr. Melvin is so good. I'm doing great as well I'm walking an already down 30lbs. Its going to be a good year. later Tom

Congratulations Beth! I'm so happy for you. Its good to hear that you had minimum pain and no complications. *hugs* April

Beth, cons on having so far no problems. Please send me some of your enthusium my way. I am truely happy for you. Keep up the great work. ya, Kathy

HI THERE SO HAPPY TO HEAR YOU ARE DOING GOOD!!!! I WISH YOU THE BEST AND HAPPY NEW YEAR AND NEW YOU. CAN'T WAIT TO JOUN YOU ON THE LOSING SIDE. I AM SCHEDULED FOR MY EDG THINGY THE 24 OF THIS MONTHE THAT IS THE LAST OF MY HURDLES!!! LOL!!! SEE ON THE LOSING SIDE GIRLIE!!!

Don't feel guilty.. I had a few bad moments but things are really going great... isn't great to finally have it done.... "

Hi Kip Kat; Yes, its wonderful to have everything done and be on the road to recovery. I'm doing great and counting my blessing daily. Thanks for the support.