Well Guys I Finally Made IT Home

I came home today after surgery on Thursday. Dr. Lowe said that my surgery went well. It lasted for 2 1/2 hours. I had a barium swallow done to check for leaks and it was awful. I had so much gas and bloating.Well I thank the Lord that I made it through and I hope he continues to keep blessing me. The drainage tube hurt so bad being pulled out that I thought I went into shock. Talk to you guys later

Welcome Home! Glad everything went well, now follow Dr's order and get plenty of Perry W.

Shawnteria, Can you believe it -- you are home from having bypass surgery -- it already happened and just days ago it seemed so far off, didn't it? My surgery was done March 8 and I find my belly still swollen and sore but there is definitely improvement each day. Remember to drink your water. Also, I found a sugar free drink that I really love. You may have tried it but if not, it's very pleasant. It's Tropicana Sugar Free Orangeade and I found it in the soda section at WalMart. I agree about the barium swallow .. it's not as if you're not feeling bad enough to be taken to another floor in a wheelchair that hits every bump it can find and then stand up straight and swallow some radioactive swill. That couldn't have been over soon enough. And the drainage tube -- I didn't find hurt so much as it was so weird to feel that tube wriggling through your belly I hope that each day brings you closer to your dream. Many blessings, Maureen McGee 283/255/134

Good Evening........... Yes it is late lol. I had been on my feet all day cleaning house then took three of my kids to a local car show boy was it chilly and windy then it started rainining but we still had a nice time. Perry ty for all your kind words....... I giggled at being called a teenager........ I am 35 sweety...... but you can call me one any day of the week wohoooooo.......... I know exactly what everyone means about food and being able to eat certain things.I find that shrimp settles with me I can eat about 3 of them and some steamed mixed veggies(brocoli, carrots, cauliflower) I feel like many that you live off what works and venture to new foods slowly. The blue bunny carb freedom yogurt is a lifesaver as is skim milk for me. I love the land o lakes reduced fat cheese squares individually wrapped. I have not tried protien in Crystal light yet. I guess I need to try that. I just do not want something that is nasty and going to make me gag......Any suggestions on what flavor works best with it? Maureen I will have to agree with you that the tube being pulled out does feel a bit strange. Like they are pulling your insides out. My nurse was very good and was not scared like I have heard some nurses can get with the pull stop pull she just pulled at a steady rate til it was out. I was sore on my left side for about a month. That is gone now. I hope everyone rests well tonight........ Hugs Charla

Shawnteria!!!!! Glad you are back home. Hope you get lots of rest. Take care and we'll see you later! Pam

Welcome home, Shawnteria! Glad everything went well. Get lots of rest now and keep us posted on your progress! Lisa L.

Congrats Shawnteria...so good to hear you're home!!! I didn't have to have the leak test thank goodness...can't imagine anything good about that!...I was expecting horror when the tube was pulled out, but I had a great nurse who, even very young, was confident and pleasant and did it steady and it was over before I knew it...I wouldn't say it hurt...it was just the weirdest thing I've ever felt...like a worm was slithering through my belly...yuck... Jamey

Hello Shawnteria, Glad you are home I agree the tube coming out hurt me YIKES. I like Misty did not do the leak test, I do wonder why some doc's do and other don't ? Everyday , I feel better, and I have added some soft foods without any problems. Today I had a small amount of watermelon yummy also some crab meat. Take care, Allison

Glad you made it home safe. Congrats!!!! Nia