Just tell them you had a fireworks allergy

Thank you for the replies.  I had only drank about 8-12 ounces or so of the gatorade but anyways, yep it was the culprit.  I will never do that again because it embarassed me to no end, everyone was staring at me.  I thought that it would have been ok because that's what I drank right after surgery and it never affected me that way, but I guess that since I am now eating food and not just the liquids its different now.  I had water with me but it was frozen and my hubby was fussing at me to drink the gatorade because he felt that I was not getting enough hydration.  Well guess what?  He'll never fuss at me to drink it again.  I'm so lucky I had him with me.  I'm going to stick with water, crystal light or even the lo-cal gatorade. 

Diane, go to the meeting with an open mind.  Even though I do not have a suregery date yet, I have been attending the support meetings in Ocala.  They are great!!!  I met so many people at all stages in this journey.  I'm sure that there are other people that must be or have felt the way you are feeling.  Join in the discussions, ask alot of questions but most of all enjoy the new friendships to be made.

If all else fails, you always have your therapist and OH to fall back on, but I don't think you will need us.  Go and have a good time!!!!

 I am going to attend my first support group meeting tonight at Celebration Hospital.  I need it, but I'm not sure if what I am needing is what they are offering in this group.  Life issues is what I am having.  It's not issues with my surgery or the changes that is going on, or maybe it is...hell if I know.  

I am going to make an appointment with my therapist.  There are so many questions I have running through my head...this being the main one...I am generally a very patient and understanding person, but how much can one person take before they just say, this **** ain't worth it?  I know this is vague as hell, but I just needed to unload a little bit.  

I am so sorry this is a downer post because I am usually one who's hopes are high and am always cheerful.  Just must be one of those days...LOL!  Sorry gang!

 LMAO Steve!!!!