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debbieoard 22 years, 8 months ago

I got to spend about an hour and a half with Julie in the operating holding area just before she went in for surgery. She was very excited. She and I talked alot and went in with a smile on her face at 7:30 AM. I talked to Dr. Owens when they took Julie to recovery and he told me that she did great except for the epidural not working. I had told her earlier that ifshe had any problems with the morphine making her feel sick to let the nurse know right away, so that they could give her something else. She was changed to the morphine pump when the epidural didn't work, and she got sick from it, so she pushed it again and it made her even more sick, so she let the nurse know and they switched her to the demeral, she said that it was much better and she didn't have that ill feeling anymore. While she was in recovery I spoke with her mom and gave her the information that Dr. Owens gave me. Mom was very concerned, and I did my best to put her at ease. Julie didn't get into her room until about 2:00. When I saw her at 3:30 she really looked good. She was in some pain but was handling everything well. In fact she looked like she wanted to get up and walk around. She felt bad because she kept dozing off, but I told her to not worry about it I would just hang out for awhile while she slept so go ahead and doze. She was in really good spirits and still smiling even through the pain. Her incision looked great and she had the nurse get her a ice pack to ease the pain a little more. I am on my way up to see her now. I will update on her later. Congratulations Julie on your "NEW" Life :)

Annette B. 22 years, 8 months ago

Julie Congratulations on making it to the other side. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Best Wishes for a speedy recovery. Annette

Angela W. 22 years, 8 months ago

YAHOOOOO!!! My 'lil angelette made it through surgery with flying colors!!! I talked to Julie about 3pm and she sounded great! A little groggy of course, but great! She said she felt pretty good although her mouth is very dry. She was in recovery longer than expected because she was in quite a bit of pain. Evidently, the epidural they gave her didn't take so when she woke from surgery she was in excruiating pain. They started a morphine drip which made her so nauseated that they switched to demoral and she said it's much better...glad they got it under control. I didn't want to keep her on the phone too long, but now I'm realizing I forgot to ask her so much. Like, when does she get her leak test, has she started walking, etc. I told her I'd let her get some rest and then call her tomorrow. I'll post again as soon as I have more info.

Click B. 22 years, 8 months ago

Julie, Good luck on your upcoming surgery! Speedy recovery wishes! Hugs to you.

Marcia H. 22 years, 8 months ago

Good luck on your surgery and may you have a speedy recovery. God bless~~

RODEO CLOWNS S. 22 years, 8 months ago

BLESS YOU AS YOU START YOUR JOURNEY. GET READY FOR THE MIRACLE OF WLS!!!!

kimberley B. 22 years, 8 months ago

Julie, Here's to wishing that your journey to the other side was safe, easy and as painfree as possible. God speed to a fast recovery period. KimmieTN

Judi W. 22 years, 8 months ago

Julie~~ Wishing Good Luck and God's care to you on your Surgery Day and throughout your journey toward health and well-being. I am interested to hear of your progress and experiences...hope you'll update your profile when you are on the other side. (We'd LOVE to see Pictures!!)

Angela W. 22 years, 8 months ago

OK everyone...it's NOT too late to show your support for my lil angelette, Julie! I got to meet her last night at a local support group meeting...she's the cutest thing and such a sweet lady. She flew down to Southern California today for her BIG DAY this FRIDAY! I'm planning on printing out her messages and mailing them to my Mom so she can bring them to Julie. So, she'll be receiving your well wishes AFTER her surgery, but that's OK!!! I'm sure she'll enjoy reading your positive posts while she's in the hospital and hotel recovering. So, what are ya waitin for??? PLEASE post today!

tonitreadway 22 years, 8 months ago

Best wishes to you for a complication free procedure, a speedy recovery, successful weight loss, and life long good health and happiness. You are in my thoughts and prayers.