Feeling much better

I posted this under the update Derrick posted (didn't he look pretty in his picture?). But, I thought I would post it here too. Thank you all for your well wishes. I'm feeling MUCH better today. I'm eating a popscicle...and my goal for today is to get in more fluids. I had a really hard time yesterday even drinking water. The pressure from the gas they use was the worst part. I still feel it a little bit, but it is almost gone. My bellybutton hurts and is draining, but that is better too. It was done laporascopically...so, I didn't expect as much pain as I had, but like I said, it is quickly going away, and I'm starting to feel like myself again. I can't wait until tomorrow and I can take a shower! I know I will feel much better then. They did give me something for pain while in the hospital, but the pressure was so intense, it wasn't really helping that much. I have some medicine to take here, and it helps a lot...makes me sleepy. Thank you all again for all of your support. And, thank you, Derrick for being such a wonderful and supportive husband and friend. I don't know what I would have done without you there.

Hey Stephanie! I am glad you are doing better and at home! Congrats on becoming a looser! I am also glad that you have your husband there for support. What I would give right now to have mine home! Hugs, Kimberly

I am so glad you are doing well ... Gas was the worst of it for me.... (and sometimes still is) Remember, if you try and keep on your feet it passes quicker Hope to see you next month Maureen

Hi, Stephanie, It's great that you are feeling better. The third day was the worst for me, and then I felt better quickly. That shower will be the best!!! I am thankful that you have meds to help you sleep. Oh, it is cool that you were able to see Dr. Hobson and the team in the hospital. I loved my care at AMC on the eighth floor. The nurses and other staff members were wonderful!!! I also loved my view of beautiful Atlanta. Hugs, Becky

GIRL! I am glad to see you posting! Everyday will get better and better! ... I am having a hard time getting in fluids as well.. not any problems with drinking them... its hard to get in 70-80 oz when you cant gulp!!! Talk to you sooon! xox

Oops...I posted something and called you Melissa...I'm sorry, Michelle.

Thank you all for your well wishes. I'm doing even better today. If my bellybutton would stop leaking and the pressure would go away, I would be 100%. I'm trying to get fluids in, but it is hard...like Melissa said, it is hard to get it in when you can't gulp. I just feel so full...like i have drank a gallon of water, and I have only drank like 10 ounces. I know it will come though. I'll just keep trying. Sweet stuff tastes yucky to me now. I tried jello and popscicles, but they just aren't very good...way too sweet. Maybe that will change too. I did take a shower this morning...that was wonderful!!!! I felt much better after that. Talk to you guys later...thanks again!

I'm hoping to be there. I hope we can make it.