My post op post. LONG

Swede,
Sounds like you had a heck of a time after surgery. BUT as somebody already stated the end result is so worth it and think of this tool as a gift and respect it and you will do great. NO doubt about it! Oh and the catheters suck I had it both times I had my c-sections thank god my surgeon does not believe in them. Peeing that first time is a ***** been that done that wouldn't want to DO that again. Stay strong and do walk, walk, walk and sip sip sip and you'll do great!

Glad you are on the other side. This whole thing is a real trip huh? Interesting what we remember. Walk and sip and smile,

I'm very impressed with all of the details you remember.  Sounds like everything is going according to plan and as per our texts, you are doing much better now.  I HATE chicken bouillion... but glad you like it! 

Keep on moving and sipping and you are going to be feeling great in no time!!

Welcome to the bench!! 

Swede,

Welcome to the Losers Bench and what an awesome play by play of the WLS road to victory. . .

You will look back at this post and be amazed at how worth it it all was. . .  Sounds like everything except the stomach being stuck to your pancreas went just as it was supposed to and the recovery is going nicely too. . .

Wishing you continued smooth sailing towards healthier and hopefully happier living!

Laureen

Give it a few days and you'll forget all about the few days of hell!  Can't wait to read the happy posts that will no doubt start in a few weeks!!

Maura

Hey there!  I know you and I have spoken a lot since your sugery and I told you the three words that I wanted to write here - so I told you them instead - but I am feeling like I need to write something for you to have.

I have said it before and I will say it again - I am beyond proud of you!  I am proud of you for so many reasons - firstly for being so prepared to start this journey - the steps you took were amazing!  I loved being able to watch you progress through each obstacle and you came through with more poise and insight.  I love that you are able to verbalize your frustrations and excitements.  Everything you write helps others around them - me especially - because it just brings me back to a place where I so wanted to get healthy and it keeps me honest.  By not forgetting where we come from, for me anyway, it keeps me in check.  It makes me think about my journey and what I have accomplished and what I am still needing to work on.

So - keep it up - keep telling us the steps you are taking, the wows and the frustrations, and know that you are helping countless others without even trying!   

I truly love you and our friendship and will always treasure that! :)