My surgery went as planned on Thursday.  Pretty uneventful.  I don't remember much about Thursday at all actually.  I attempted walking a couple of times in the evening but, was way too nauseous.  The male nurse I had, I think he name is Ian, told me to ease up on the morphine and as soon as I did, I felt much better.  It is so hard to sleep at the hospital when there is always someone coming in to ask you to suck, blow-out, look, etc.  I could hardly wait to get back to the hotel and just rest on Friday night.  We came back home on Sunday. 

I have been trying really hard to get all my fluids in.  At this point, it's pretty hard because I am sleeping so much.  After walking for 15mins, I am zonked again.   I did make myself a whey protein shake and it was actually pretty tasty.  I drank that at about noon.  The only thing that feels odd to me, is my stomache feels like it is a rock.  I think is probably feeling tight from the incisions. 

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Barix Clinics.  The staff is amazingly patient, kind and gentle.  Dr. Nunn is a very personal doctor and didn't hesitate to hang out with me while I asked him numerous questions.  I highly recommend them to anyone.  Dr. Nunn also informed me that they do 2 leak tests while in the stomach and one the next day with radiology.  So far, I am clear!!! 

I missed my kids like crazy but, I am very happy to report, they did very well here and with friends and family looking in on them. 

I think I am going to drag out my scale just to see where I am now.  I know I had gained 6lbs while in the hospital.  They assured me that it was only water weight. 

I also want to thank all the forum members that kept me in their thoughts and prayers while I was going through this.  I appreciate it more than they could ever know

Back to bed now.

I meet monthly with a group of WONDERFUL women and we have dubbed ourselves as "The SistahChicks".  Last night was our meeting.  We are all spirtitual women (not religious, by any means) Sometime before my surgery, we are going to do some healing energy work on me.  I feel so fortunate to have them in my lives.  They are an incredible group of women that mean the world to me, and I to them.  I told them about my upcoming surgery last night.  They have all been waiting to hear about my PATS and the actual upcoming date.  I then told them about the loss of one of the forum posters.  I told them about the letter from her daughter.  It still brings tears to my eyes, when I think of her words.  I stated my thoughts to them, my fears and my excitement.  Marilyn reminded me, that if ever there was a time for me to back out, this moment would have been it.  The point of "if ever there was a reason to say this is not for me..............".  I am moving forward with the RNY and have 11 more days.  

I have added the Prayer of Protection here for other people to read and say if they feel comfortable with that.  I will be repeating that over and over during the upcoming days.  I hope it brings as much peace to others, as it has brought to me since learning it.

Prayer for Protection

The light of God surrounds you, The love of God enfolds you, The power of God protects you, And the presence of God watches over you; Wherever you are, God is. Amen.

Yesturday I went back to Barix for PATS.  What a long day.  Thankfully, Rob and I decided to spend the night so, we drove up on Monday night for Tuesday's 7:30am appointment.  They did the usual blood work, respiratory work and nutrition class.  Of course, my veins were no good and they had to do it a couple of times.  They also did a blood test on my wrist arteries.  I have not had that much pain from a blood test since my GBS!  At the end of it all, I am done and ready for my surgery in 15 days!  I am still not scared, nervous or anything.  I think that is a good thing.  I know in my heart, that this is meant to be.  It all came about much to easily to have problems from the onset of surgery.  The internist told me that she has never heard of anyone have complications following surgery and having GBS.  I felt so relieved to hear that from a doctor.  During the next 15 days, I will have my measurements taken, a full picture and start a photo journal of the upcoming journey of a lifetime for myself.  Look out life, here I come!!!!!