I'm back!..5 days out

Hi everyone! Laura and I had our surgeries one day apart last week. I had intended to go see her on the 10th floor, but something with my blood sugar levels went haywire and I was a sick puny kitten....but I am home now and doing well. I haven't had a chance to talk to Laura since Sat. as I am just now decending from the 2nd floor tower in search of email and contact with everyone on this board. Laura and I both had Dr. Mikami, whom we love. Poor laura had some major care issues at the hospital and I am hoping you are okay now gilr!!! I am having no problems with the step 2 diet, but I am still very sore in one area of my abdomen and feel rather "spent" still. I take my hat off to those of you who go back to work after 2 weeks post-op...you must be super-humans, OR really young!!! My "bounce-back-ability" is CERTAINLY not what it used to be!!! A wonderful man and his wife came to visit my husband and I in the hospital... RICHARD WILSON!!! THANK YOU so much for your words of encouragement and sweet generosity to complete strangers!! Your wife is a jewel, but I'm sure you already know that! By the way Richared...my husband made cocoa-wheats for me! You made an impression on him!!! Laura....are you out there girl??? Love to every one, and thank you so much for the thoughts and prayers! Liz Hillsboro

I am so glad you are doing so well. I know what it was like for me. I did pretty well, but everyone is different. Just take it easy and remember walk , walk , walk. I am so sorry for loraines stay in the hospital. It sounds like it didn't go well for her. It was very nice to meet you and your husband. I didn't need my pain meds so much for the day but I used them at night so I could sleep well. So how were the CoCo wheats? LOL. I could have lived on them. They are filling, warm and I thought they tasted pretty good considering what you have to eat. Hopefully, The four or six of us can meet under different cir****tances. I hope I can help you in any way possible. ANd I thought you and your husband were great. A little out of it, but great!!! Well you were anyway lol. Good Luck and let me know how you are doing. Richard

Liz, I am glad to see you are doing well. I hope that I do not have any problems with the care. That worries me now. I am so ready for this. I really like Dr Mikami. He is a sweetie. Well you take care of yourself. I will see you on the losing side when I get home. Wish me luck! Hugs, Julie

Julie, as long as you know what you are and are not allowed to have/do/need, you'll be fine...and at OSU we are very well prepared for this surgery. Unfortunately 100% of the staff do not go through our classes. Laura's morphine pump malfunctioned. I can't imagine what she went through. My advice would be to not suffer in silence. also you must take into consideration that she and I are older than you, and trust me, that does make a difference! Liz

Liz, I'm so very glad to see you able to get back online after just 5 days from surgery!!!! It really helps my anxiety level a bit, as I am now starting to have panic attacks about having surgery. I still don't have a date, but, expect one any day now. Good seeing your post!!!! Please take care & follow doctor's orders.... I'll be looking forward to your updates!!!! Thanks & God Bless, Karen G.

I am completely thrilled about being able to eat cocoa wheats. I am sending my son to the store as soon as this storm is over. I am wanting something a little bit different and that hits the spot. I am really doing well since i am home from the hospital. My bed is wonderful and I love setting my own routine. I am so Thankful to God that I made it through the surgery and have had a easy trip so far. Keep the prayers coming. Love you all Laura