ilovmesla2
Thanksgiving Day Blues
Nov 24, 2011
Well, my surgery was a great success. I had my VSG on 11/22/2011. I was kinda disappointed that when I logged onto OH, I did not have any congratulatory messages. So, I decided to do one of my own:CONGRATULATIONS, AND WELCOME TO YOUR NEW LIFE, SHERYL!!!
THERE WILL BE UPS AND DOWNS BUT STAY ON TASK!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!
There. That's better.
I am 2 days post-op. I am COMPLETELY miserable. My throat is sore. I did not think I would need to come home with a JP drain, but I did. The darn thing leaks. I finally got the idea to open one of my 2 year old's pull-ups and place it over the dressing. Solved that problem!!!! I think I have enough gas inside my body to fuel the entire neighborhood. I am quite swollen, bloated and uncomfortable. Thank God for good pain meds. I made the tragic mistake of allowing my babies to see my abdomen with 8 separate dressings and a JP drain, that was saturated with fluid. My 10 year old just could not stop crying, and my 2 year old kept telling me to put it (the drainage bulb) away. I had to explain to my 10 year old that I was fine, and soon I will be in better control of my life and my health. I don't think she bought this.
Now that I got the complaints off my chest, I can move on. I am very happy I had the VSG. I have dreams at night about wearing the smaller clothing in my closets, and moving around a lot better at Disney World next year. I was supposed to take my girls to Disney World next month, but I changed the date to spring break 2012 because I was just not healthy enough to pull it off. It just would not have been fair to my babies.
I read someone else's blog who was about 1 month post - op RNY. She, too was quite miserable. She had many unfortunate things to contend with. I pray that she will eventually embrace her second chance at life with an uplifting attitude. I plan to. I know it's easier said than done, but no one is more responsible for my happiness and success in life but God and me. I will no longer give another person, situation or meal that kind of power over me.
I love you, Sheryl - you are alright with me!
