Kathy S.
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Kathy S. 23 years, 9 months ago
Well, I'm home and doing fine. Surgery went very smoothly. California Pacific Medical Center is a wonderful hospital. Everyone was very supportive. My surgery was actually performed by John Rabkin, not Robert (his brother), because they moved it up. He's an excellent surgeon and I felt very confident going in. I've been very lucky in terms of pain. I was in pain for the first 24 hours but it was well controlled with the morphine PCA. By day 2 I didn't need morphine. They were giving me a non-narcotic pain med by IV and I didn't need to ask for any additional med. I was up and walking the first night. On the second day when I was off the catheter, PCA & IV (just had a central line for IV meds)I took several walks around the floor unassisted and even climbed some stairs with the physical therapist. Getting onto solid food was a little scary but I took it slow and didn't have any major problems. Now before I sound too much like Little Mary Sunshine, I did experience some mood swings and got a little weepy a few times. I was released on Monday and was both excited and scared about going home so soon. I've felt well for the most part but again there have been some mood swings. Thank God I haven't had any problems with nausea or much cramping, just a little reflux one night. I feel so blessed because I know that many people have a much harder time. That's it for now.
karen D. 23 years, 9 months ago
Hi Kathy!!--I would like to wish you the very best of luck for your surgery and beyond!! You are gonna love being a "big loser"! Take care and may Peace and Love be with you always.
Ron E. 23 years, 9 months ago
Good luck on your coming surgery. My prayers are with you, and hoping for an uneventful surgery, and a speedy, painfree recovery. Keep your focus on healing. Make sure you walk, and keep up your breathing exercise. YOU CAN DO THIS! See you on the other side.
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", but don't worry be happy!!! You are in my thoughts and prayers, I hope everything goes well and you are up and out and about real soon. Cathy Whitmer
piperkc 23 years, 9 months ago
Happy Switching Kathy "Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, any one can start from now and make a brand new ending." "Each of us has an inner dream that we can unfold if we will just have the courage to admit what it is. And the faith to trust our own admission. The admitting is often very difficult." ~ Julia Cameron "The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak becomes a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong. That block of granite is often nothing more than a decision." ~ Thomas Carlyle "Being yourself is not remaining what you were, or being satisfied with what you are. It is the point of departure." ~ Sydney Harris I am convinced that attitude is the key to success or failure in almost any of life's endeavors. Your attitude - your perspective, your outlook, how you feel about yourself, how you feel about other people - determines your priorities, your actions, your values. Your attitude determines how you interact with other people and how you interact with yourself. ~ Carolyn Warner It's never too late to be what you might have been. ~ George Eliot May you always have an Angel by your side. Watching out for you in all the things you do. Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days. Have a safe journey to the other side and a speedy recovery Angela in Canada Post-op 432 BMI 67.7 -47lbs Dr Michael Grace Open RNY Life began May 16, 2002 I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears. Surely..I will heal you." 2 Kings 20:5
~~Stacie~~ 23 years, 9 months ago
Congratulations on your upcoming transformation surgery! It truly is a life altering event! I pray that your journey is safe and may God keep you safe on your travels!
Lisa Marie S. 23 years, 9 months ago
Kathy, Good luck with your surgery. May God bless you and keep you safe. May He guide your surgeon's hand. Lisa Marie
Becca K. 23 years, 9 months ago
“Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” William Jennings Bryan. I am wishing you all the best for the next chapter of the rest of your life.