Brief Text with Sherrie, she's better...

I didn't get to really ask much, but she says she is up and walking.  That is all I have so far, I am sure she appreciates all the well wishes, and will be posting really soon ;)

Brenda : )~

Glad to hear it!  Good thoughts going her way.

Brenda--how are you doing?

Hey Elaine!!

Thanks for asking ;)  I am doing fabulously!  I guess my couple of days sitting on my butt has left me feeling antsy, so I am slowly starting non-strenuous chores around my house.  I can go up & down both flights of stairs -- just tried it for the forst time, today.  My strength is growing, I am swollen, but the pain is truly manageble!

For those out there thinking about panniculectomies - I HIGHLY recommend it!  The pain is deffinitely there the first three days, but it gets a lot easier as your progress.

I can see my THIGHS!  I will post photos, I promise.

Stay Positive!!!
Brenda : )~

Brenda, glad to hear you are doing well. I am definitely going to need a panni/TT/hernia repair. Honestly, how bad was the pain initially? Did the morphine/pain meds in the hospital cut the pain? Can't wait to see your pics.

Hello, thought I would post quickly in response to the pain also. The pain is very manageable and each day after does get better. If your body is allowed to have pain meds the ones that are out there work great and it should be with pain meds in control. Coughing hurts. I had blood pressure issues and the fact that I have blood clotting issues it limited my pain meds, a couple times not being able to have any pain meds.

The surgery has given me a whole new world with my mobility issues and so forth.

I am teaching myself to move about with out the belly. It feels like my legs were rag doll legs that flapped about freely and the belly that used to control them is no longer holding them back. I am just so in awe!

Hugs.
Sherrie

Thanks for the updates- Glad to hear she's going well!

Sending her lots of love and light!
:Danni

Great news.

If you do talk to her, send her my best.

Thanks for the updates.

Hello, moved out of CCU! Still hard to stay awake and think. Have posted some fb and my blog here in OH.

TY ALL FOR PRAYERS AND GOOD THOUGHTS! Bumpy but very happy!!

Hugs!!!!
Sherrie

Sherrie, so glad to hear you are doing better. Rest and get well soon!

HALELLUJAH!