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sweetpea1965 21 years, 1 month ago

Welcome to the losing side!!! Praying that you have a successful recovery. Cheers to a longer and healthier way of life. Stop in on the message board and let everyone know of your progress. God bless. Daniele :)

Kelley F. 21 years, 1 month ago

Congrats on your surgery, Robin! I'm pre-op still, and I appreciate your honesty about the pain. When I get out of the hospital, I will have to make an almost 3-hour trip home... ugh! Take good care of yourself - I'll keep you in my prayers! Kelley

lillbitofsin 21 years, 1 month ago

Hi all, Well I have been home since Friday evening. Surgery was Weds late morning. God bless those of you who said you experienced little to no pain. Good news.... its over and Dr Boorse was able to do it Lap. And he is my hero. Hospital stay was less than great. I am 3 days out and still in alot of pain. On a clear liquid diet until my surgeon tells me differently, but I am not anxious in moving forward. At times I have a hard enough time just sipping my broths and juices. I had my first bowel movement this morning very wet of course and no signs of firming up. My incision sites look good no signs of oozing or redness. Alot of pain up under my ribs. They arent kidding when they say they inflate you with air and fluids. My loose clothing was aweful tight coming home and the car ride wasnt pleasant. WE had an hour trip on the way home and I had to cram my big ole body into a back seat of a car..... not easy..... Husband, friends and family are being wonderful with helping me. I am trying to walk as much as I can but seriously just walking to the bathroom kicks my ass. I wanted to get online before now to update but just didnt have the ooomph to do so. I was sent home on Cephalexin (really nasty) and liquid tylenol with codeine and I can tell when that last hour approaches. I am suppose to have the following diet wise. 1/2 cup broth and 1/2 cup juice for breakfast and dinner and the same for lunch except add 1/2 cup of jello. I NEVER can eat the 1/2 cup of anything, just really picking over it. I am not comfortable in any one position for long. So I go from one place to another just trying to get some sleep. Several times I have asked WTF I have done to myself. I know it will get better and that there is an end in sight but jez..... I am ready for it I wanted to thank everyone for all the support I have gotten, I truely wish I could sit here and say something to you each individually but I just dont have it in me. But I want you ALL to know just how very much you have helped me over the last few months and during this surgery. I will update more as I am feeling better.

Vivian M. 21 years, 1 month ago

Robin!!!! How did it go!!! Please email asap to let me know how you're doing.. Thinking and praying for you. Vivian McCormack

Valerie R. 21 years, 1 month ago

Hi Robin! I'm sorry we didn't get to speak before your surgery...I'm your East Stroudsburg buddy. I hope your surgery went well and that you are on the road to a speedy recovery! Valerie

Valerie R. 21 years, 1 month ago

Hi Robin! I'm sorry we didn't get to speak before your surgery...I'm your East Stroudsburg buddy. I hope your surgery went well and that you are on the road to a speedy recovery! Valerie

Danielle. 21 years, 1 month ago

Best of luck to you on your journey and congratulations on your surgery that's so soon!!! Please keep us posted!

~Tooter - the Droopy Witch 21 years, 1 month ago

Just popping in to wish you a successful surgery and a rapid recovery. May luck follow you where ever your journey may lead you!! Hugs & Shalom (May you be blessed in every aspect of your life) Toots

lillbitofsin 21 years, 1 month ago

Hi Everyone!!! wish I knew how all of you made the smiley faces and clapping and other little things.... Tomorrow is my big day and I am nervous, excited, hopeful, and apprehensive. I wanted to thank all of you for your prayers and well wishes. You will never know just how important they are or just how much they help. I will post as soon as I am home and feeling like sitting here for a bit. Thank you again.....see ya on the other side!!!!

Ruth P. 21 years, 1 month ago

Congratulations on your decision to make a positive change in your life. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you good luck, good health and a speedy recovery. I had lap RNY on Febr. 8. I had no real pain and I went back to work early because I felt so good. I hope your experience is as positive!