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Jean B. 23 years, 9 months ago

WOW! I have a new birthdate, July 2. 2002. It was not easy. I have read so many stories about how easy the surgery was, with negligible pain, and believe me, folks, this is MAJOR surgery and it HURTS. A LOT. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Today I was able to eat three bites of soft scrambled egg, two teaspoons of oatmeal and four teaspoons of applesauce, total. This is opposed to three days pre op when I had 6 slices of bacon, 3 fried eggs, 4 slices of toast JUST for breakfast, and then several sandwiches and a large bag of chips for lunch, snacked on fruit, carrots, and celery, the carrots and celery bathed heavily in ranch dressing, followed by a huge steak, baked potato, tossed salad, a quart of ice cream and a large candybar. I hurt, but I feel wonderful at the same time. My doctors, Dr. Celio Burrowes and Dr. Case were astoundingly wonderful, and there many times, always when I had a need. Every step I made, and every time I used my spirometer, they were there to cheer me on, telling me how great I was doing. Honestly, with these doctors and the staff of Atlanta Medical Center behind me, I cannot fail. This is a wonderful tool to be used wisely. Once back on normal foods,and off the purees, I will visit a nutritionist again and plan out how I will eat from there out. I thank God daily for all my wls family, doctors and staff who have given me the support and courage to go through this. Your kind words of encouragement have made it possible to get through the surgery, and I hope to help others out there who are thinking of it. A HUGE loving hug has to go to my best friend, my writing partner, who posted here for me while I was in the hospital. He is also a very talented hypnotist and was able to calm me in post op to the point where I was able to relax and let the meds work.

Greg H. 23 years, 9 months ago

Hello all. I am Jean's writing partner. She had her surgery on July 2. They were very timely, had her in surgery at 7:30am, into recovery at 10:30am and back to her room at 12:30pm. She was not very cohert from the surgery but she was doing ok. The following day they had her sitting up but not yet walking. She had one small complication, a small part of her left lung partially collapsed, making her breathing a little labored, through her blood gas was better then 95% consistently. Her doctor is WONDERFUL. First off, he was able to do her entire surgery through a less then 8" incision below her sternum. Jeanne was expecting to have a large "smiley" face type incision. Secondly, her doctor had her moved to Intensive Care for the night of July 3 because of her slight breathing problems. I expect she is going to be in the hospital for more then the 2 days BC/BS originally planned. Jeanne did want me to let people know that when you have this surgery, it HURTS. Pain control has been a constant battle for the since the operation. They have her on a morphine pump and she controls it. Even so, it is quite painful. I believe this is mainly from the incision itself. Nothing hurts so much as skin that is cut and stitched closed. More updates as I hear more information.

D P. 23 years, 9 months ago

Good luck on your surgery You and your family are in my prayers. See you on the other side

Angela H. 23 years, 9 months ago

May God bless you with an easy recovery. Hugs to ya'!! Angie in SC-pre-op surgery date July 30th. <><**the light at the end of the tunnel may be you**

Kathy R. 23 years, 9 months ago

Jean, My thoughts and prayers are with you as you take the step to a whole new life.

angel_wls 23 years, 9 months ago

Just stopping by to wish you a speedy recovery filled with lots of morphine, pain meds, and hopefully no sponges missing. :o) Congrats on your much awaited day, I will be praying for you. Have a blessed day~ HUGGERS ~Ang~

Cathy W. 23 years, 9 months ago

I wanted to congratulate you on your upcoming surgery, I'm sure you are doing a happy dance accompanied by some "NERVES"!!!! you are in my thoughts and prayers, I hope you are up and out and about real soon. Cathy Whitmer

klynn90 23 years, 9 months ago

Jean, good luck on your surgery. You will be fine and when you are on the losing side your kids will come around I am sure. After all you are their MOM!!! May God watch over you and may you have a speedy recovery

Dortheria B. 23 years, 9 months ago

Good afternoon Jean, My name is Dortheria Bolden, I'm scheduled for surgery on the 23d of July. It was so good to see someone from my home town on the list. I'm from Albany, but I live in Mannheim, Germany now. I am having my surgery at Eisenhower Medical Center in Augusta. I know that all will be well, the Lord is going to bless. I will be praying for your speedy recovery. Take care of youself and stay encouraged. God Bless, Lenay (my middle name)

Trauma Queen 23 years, 9 months ago

Jean, Congrats on your upcoming surgery I wish you a speedy recovery and fast weight loss. God Bless, Donna