Mom had the surgery...

I left mom at the hospital about an hour ago. Surgery took longer than expected, about 5 hours. Then another 1 1/2 waiting to be sent to recovery. Mom is expected to come home on Friday, pending no complications. She said she felt like an 18 wheeler hit her, but more sore than actual pain. I saw the laproscopy bandages, six total, no redness at all. I feel bad that her surgeon (Dr. Washington) won't even allow ice chips. I am guessing that may slow healing. I will check in periodically with updates and Mom with let you know once she is up and about. Thanks for all your good thoughts and prayers - Sam and Marianne

I wish your mom well!! I had my WLS on April 4th and feeling my way through.,. Warmest Thoughts Bea

Hey dan The site you can find Dr.O'malley on is http://www.stronghealth.com/services/surgical/bariatric/index.cfm and his phone # is 585-341-6543 and his fax # is 585-341-6544 Hope this helps Dannette

Thanks for keeping us posted Sam -- I'll let the OCWLS group know tonight when I see them in Lakewood. No ice chips till after the leak test is not totally unusual. Give me a buzz, if you guys need anything and continue keeping us posted. Hugs, Nannette

Thankyou for the information, I will call himand nget the address, the OHIP form can be found at: http://www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca/mbs/ssb/forms/ssbforms.nsf/FormDetail?openform&ENV=WWE&NO=0 14-1442-84 You will need Adobe reader for it. Which can be downloaded and installed from. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html. Again thank you Dannette.