I'm baaaaack...

Thanks to JoAnn for finding me. I have to go back now and read the past week's posts. I feel great, certainly much better than I had anticipated when I came out of anesthesia with no analgesia feeling every cut that had been made. Even the nurses who didn't answer call bells about most any concern couldn't bring me down. The excess fluids are gone, but there is still some swelling in my abdomen. In the four days at the HH (which is a GODSPEND!!) I walked 12 blocks 3 of the 4 days there. Have been able to drink everything I have tried and have to remind myself not to drink too much. I am getting sufficien****er and protein in each day, to boot. More later, when I get some of the emails and postings read!! Love you all! The New Lois

Congrats and welcome back. Sounds like you're really doing well. Prepare for the ride of your life in the next months! Dave

Lois, It is so great to see you back on the boards and doing so well. I had surgery on the 27th and I feel good. I'm so happy to see you posting and your spirit sounds happy.

Welcome back Lois glad things are going well for you and look forward to seeing you on the 18th.

Welcome back Lois, I am glad all went well yvette

Hi Lois!! So glad you are having a great experience I knew the Hospitality House would treat you right (they were wonderful for my sister in law when her husband was at MCV). Keep up the great work! Elizabeth

Lois, Welcome home! I'm so glad you're a LOSER now! Glad to know that everything went well and you're getting lots of walking in. Take care of yourself! Hugs, Wanda

Hey there, lady.......soooooooooooooooo glad to hear from you. I did everything short of calling the HH and asking for anyone named Lois who had surgery on Wednesday. Was the HH all I said it was.......glad the drinking is going well.........let the trip begin!!!!!!!!! Cory

The Hospitality House is terrific. What a Godsend to those who cannot pay $$$$ for procedures at MCV. Many of the rooms have been remodeled. The pantry is stocked with food for families (we took our own), free laundry faciities, free counselor!! They will always be at the head of my charity list! Get this;--I go all the way BACK Friday a.m. early for my first follow-up visit! ugh. Cody will drive. My sister was a life saver and things did NOT flow smoothly when she was not in the hospital. My daughter really stepped up more than I ever thought she would. Not a cross word, took responsibilities on herself without being asked. Learned NOT to fear Richmond. This has been a wonderful bonding and learning experience for these three women of our family. Lois

Lois, I am so happy that you did well and are on the losing side. Life for you is forever changed. Hope you are back to yourself in no time. Keep everyone posted on your success. Take Care, D