I'm home

I'm finally home from the hospital. My surgery was Wed. and Wed. night through Thur. morning I was feeling so well it was amazing. Then Thur. evening hit. I had been so focused on walking my laps (I set a new hospital female record - 82 laps, over 5 miles) that I had neglected getting my liquids in. So when they brought me the Carnation Instant Breakfast Thur. night and I tried it, it did not go so well. I was so sick and and nauseous all night - I finally got some pain and nauseau medication only to wake up at 4 a.m. in tears needing some more. So when Dr. Elliot came to discharge me at 8 this morning, he said I had to prove I could stay hydrated before he sent me home, and pushed me back to clear liquids. He said he would check on me at 12 - by 10 I was so sick again I got more nausea and pain medication, so the nurse had to call my dr. and he pushed back my possible discharge to 4. So my mom and I carefully kept track of my liquids all day and finally around 3 I was cleared to go home!

So I came home with my Gas-X, my pain medicine, and my nausea stuff among others. Clear liquids still hurt, so I'm staying on them for a while longer before I can move to full liquids. Dr. E said I was ok on them for up to a week. I'm tired of feeling yucky and have been grumpy with my poor mother who has been nothing short of a saint. I know this, too shall pass - and I'm ready!

Thanks again for all of your support - I probably won't be around much for the next few days. Just wanted to let you know I made it home.

Hi Sarah - glad that you are home! Yes it is very very important to sip sip sip - we become dehydrated very fast once we have RNY and you do need to keep a track on your liquid intake. Don't forget to start taking your vitamins as soon as you are told to because that is also very important for your general health and to prevent possible hair loss. You don't have to lose hair - many of us didn't........ so sip sip sip and wlak walk walk so gas does not get the better of you! Glad you are home safe and sound! Happy 4th July! Jackie

Good evening Sarah. I am sorry that I wasn't able to get back up there on Thursday. I had a run in with about 10-15 pieces of wood on Interstate 64 and it messed up the underneath of the truck. I am hoping that I can come by maybe Sunday evening if that is going to be ok with you!

But... I am so glad you are home. I am very proud of you for doing as well as you are. The laps you did is awesome but please be careful that you don't over due yourself. I understand about the liquids. Some days, (very few lately with the heat) it is hard to drink, drink, drink but it really does help. Take care of yourself and get plenty of rest. Just remember I am thinking about you and praying for a speedy recovery.

Let me know when you are up to visitors. Have as happy of a 4th as you can and tell your mom I said hello! Big hugs to you both!!!

Awww Sarah, I'm sorry you are having difficulties.  That must be tough after having such a great start.  Well like you said this too will pass.  Give your momma hugs and kisses and let her know how much you appreciate her.  Kiiping you in my thoughts and prayers that it passes quickly.  Glad you are home now. Anna

  Fireworks for you Sarah, so glad you are home! (finally).  Again, keep up those liquids sweetie, i'm sending you healing (((hugs))) and prayers, lys

Hi, glad everything went well for the most part and you're home. My surgery is in about 2 weeks, so try to keep in touch and let us know how you're doing........Tonya

Hey there!  Glad you are home!  Guess what I'm watching?  What Not To Wear.  I thought of you!  :)  :)  :)

Hey girl, I am so glad you are home!!! Make sure you get plenty of! Drink all your liquids, and walk the gas out. If you need me or anything I am  a mile down the street and a phone call away.Night night!!

Welcome home kido and take care of yourself get plenty rest and plenty fluids and keep us posted as you feel better. Glad your home safe and sound. 

Hi, sweetheart you will do ok now because you have us to help you and you know that Kat or me can come over if you need us just let us know. Glad that you are home and take it easy and just remember to sip, sip, sip and walk, walk , walk.