I'm Home but not feeling too Great!

First of all, Paula had to be the best angel anyone could have ever asked for. If she had not been there on Monday when surgery went waaaaaaayyyyyy past the three hours, my hubby would have been panicking! Paula brought me well wishes and some lifesaving pajamas and a cutie stuffed doll who has been held for dear life many times while I cough. I am not going to lie...I am miserable right now. Came home yesterday and the two hour ride home was the easiest part. Right now I am still in the "what the hell have I done" frame of mind. My pain is crazy and the meds are NOT helping!!! I don't want to be whiny but I am not getting the protein in simply because every time I try to do it, I throw up gobs of mucous. Doc says this is normal, give myself a day or so and then if I can't get any in to call. He said this was one of the most complicated surgeries he has ever done, one of his hardests if not THE hardest. That's eye opening! Basically had to rearrage my insides so he said I will be very weak and tired for several weeks and then I will be able to feel better and see the good in all this. I am having crying jags every few hours that I really hope stop!!!!! The recliner was a good call as I wouldn't be getting any other relief cause the bed and couch are too uncomfortable...right down painful. Honestly at this stage, I can't even fathom the thought of plastics later, too much pain. I am going to do my best at exercise and hope for a miracle. I want to thank you all for such well wishes. I am not going to get back online for a few days but I wanted to shout out quickly while I was able to breathe. Sorry not to be more positive, I'm just really in a lot of pain right now.

Hi Kym, Glad it is all over & you are back home. Sorry you had such a rough time. You will probably feel a little better everyday. Will keep you in my prayers. Best wishes, Ellen

Honey, I am glad you are home too. I am sorry your surgery had to take a longer time, but you survived it and I saved you a seat on the losers bench. I tried calling the last couple of days but no answer to your room phone. Take it one day at a time. Did they send you home with some pain medication? As the pain wears off to just sore, you will be able to move around more. You have a great surgeon, and you have your faith in God. They will see to your needs. You know you have plenty of friends here keeping you in prayer that things will start to feel better for you, and later once the pain is gone and you start losing the weight, you will feel better knowing that you had this surgury for your health. I know right now you are questioning your decision, and crying, that is normal. Your hormones are all messed up. But i promise you, it will go away. I will be leaving here for Nashville on Thursday, make sure I have your phone number so I can contact you and come see you. My one son lives in Portland an hour's drive north of Nashville and my other lives in Lavergne outside of Nashville. Scott, the one in Portland works days, and Phillip works midnights and so I won't get to see him much. But my days are free to look for a place to live, one I can afford. So I am free during the days to drive down to Lawrensburg and visit with you or help you in anyway. I don't mind the drive one bit. It will take me longer to drive to Nashville from where I live then it would be to drive down to help you in anyway needed. Just let me know. Did your mom get the diabetic supplies that I sent? I hope so, she really needs them. You take care of yourself, and know that you made a positive decision in having the surgery. You're in my prayers. Love you, Kathy

Hey lady, I hope you get this in time...My mom was so grateful for the items...exactly what she needed since she lost her insurance. I hope to see you...931-762-4712 is my number.

Welcome home. Hope you are feeling better soon!

Hello Kym: I'm glad you are home! I hope you kept the bed warm for me cause I'm next! I'm set for Wednesday morning @ 7:30! You take care! Debbie in Paris

Kym, I'm glad to see you made it home! You just need to take it easy and rest. Using the spirometer the hospital gave you will help with the mucus... at least it did with me. Dr. Houston is right, you'll be back to your normal self in a few weeks and you'll undoubtedly lose a substantial amount of weigt in those weeks too and be able to see the good. Focus on the purpose of the surgery and the positive results you'll have in the end. I know its easier said than done when you're in pain. I can only imagine the pain! Well, take care of yourself and keep us posted on how you're doing *hugs* April

Kim, glad your home you will start feeling better now. No place like home you had the same dr as I had love him to death. Fell better soon. Prayers for you sarah w

Rest up, and keep the pain meds at a therapeutic level in your blood stream. They work better that way, and you have fewer side effects. Don't let them wear off before you take another dose. Take good care of yourself, and you will come around. I hope you feel MUCH better VERY soon. Love Dennie

I hate to hear that you are having so much pain. We all knew your surgery was going to be much more complicated than normal. We just had no idea it would also be this painful for you. Take care of yourself and try to enjoy Christmas. Hopefully, by New Year's you will be feeling a bit better and be able to look forward to the changes coming for you in 2007. Love ya Girlie! Susan