Finally checking in...6 days post-op

Fran575
on 5/8/08 2:41 pm - Tacoma, WA

Well, my surgery was last Friday (May 2nd) and it went great! It started about 5 hours later than was expected because they were running a bit behind and I was forgetful and drank 4 ounces of water while waiting to be called to the back. They made me wait in the bed for about 3 1/2 hours before wheeling me away. I woke up around 9:30pm in my room and with a lovely row of 26 staples down my chest. But I was up and walking by midnite. So I spent Sat & Sun in the hospital and was sent home Monday morning around 10:00am. Annie and Shelley both came by to visit and walk the halls with me, and I really appreciated them coming by. It was really nice to see how great they are both doing. Monday & Tuesday of this week was pretty much sleeping, walking, sipping, sleeping, walking, sipping....and on and on and on! Wednesday I started feeling well enough to sit at the computer and read the message boards but not well enough to sit and type anything. Today I swept the house, curled my hair, put on a little bit of makeup and entertained visitors. My boss and a co-worker came and visited me on their lunch hour. That was enjoyable, but I took a long nap when they left. I am getting in my 3 "meals" and 3 snacks a day........at 2 oz each. I have had SF Carnation Instant Breakfast, SF Hot Cocoa, SF Popsicles, Cream of Mushroom soup (made with enriched nonfat milk and then strained to remove all the bits) and SF Pudding (with lot's of added unflavored protein powder). The only thing I have found that doesn't agree with my little pouchy is yogurt (Dannon's Carb Lite). I get my staples and drain removed on Monday the 12th, and that will be wonderful! I never got to see my surgeon after the surgery, because apparently he was sent to another post for 12 days....right after my surgery. So I will be seeing Eggebroten to take my staples out. Okay, that's long enough for sitting here typing..........just wanted to check in and say "I'm officially on the losers bench" and thanks for the flowers that Shelley brought up to the hospital. Hugs...

hugeseahawksfan
on 5/8/08 4:11 pm

oh fran so glad your up and going!! great that your getting those nasty staples out! arent they ouchy!! love christie

Shelley S.
on 5/9/08 12:18 am - Ft Lewis, WA

RNY on 03/04/08

Hi Fran!!! Glad to see you back girl! Sounds like you are doing an amazing job, I still can't believe how well you were doing the day after, blew my mind! I even bragged about you doing well at the support group meeting at Madigan last night! Not sure if you feel up to it, but if so, you should come to the meeting in Tacoma on the 19th, it's close to you (if I remember right where you live). Susan is awesome and I can't wait to see Nancy and meet a few new people as well. Oh and the flowers I put from all your loser friends, I'm glad you liked them

jillianD
on 5/9/08 12:38 am - olympia, WA

RNY on 02/13/08 with

Glad to hear that you are doing so well Fran!! Once you get those staples out and that drain pulled there will be no stopping you!!

Jilly BR/BL April 15, 2009!!

nancy6
on 5/9/08 2:14 am - Tacoma, WA

RNY on 12/06/07

Welcome back, Fran!! So glad to hear that surgery went so well for you and that you are feeling better every day. After you get that drain and staples out, I'm sure you'll feel much better!! Wishing you a continued speedy recovery!! Take care...

~Nancy~