It will be 2 weeks tomorrow since my surgery. I am doing well. I am on soft foods now. Finding things I like to eat has been a challenge. I have lost 23 pounds so far. I am feeling pretty good. I have not gotten sick at all but I have also been very careful not to eat more than what I think my stomach can hold. I never really get a full sensation. I guess that is because what I used to consider full was actually stuffed. But I will not longer feel hungry after I eat my allotted amount, so I guess that means I am full. I really want to start walking. I have been walking aroud a lot but not actually walking a trail or tredmill for exercise. I am ready to start. I am so bored with television and being inside. I cannot wait to go swiming.
Shannon, I pray that you will have a wonderful experience with your surgery....easy, no complications, little pain, and home quickly for a complete and troublefree recovery. Take good care of yourself and follow dr.'s orders! :) God bless you!
Steph
Thank you all for your support. Dr. Quinlin said I am in excelent health and since I am still young my risk level is lower than most who have this surgery. That made me feel good.
Last night reality sunk in and I started to get scared by the whole idea of surgery. I cried for the first time...the teddy bear comforted me through it. Thanks to Ruth for passing the teddy bear onto me.
I just spoke to the hospital surgical cordinators office. I will be Dr. Quinlin's first surgery of the day (7:30am) YEAH!!!! I was hoping for that. Sure hope he is a morning person :o) I am not. They don't need to worry about putting me to sleep. They will have to wake me when they are ready to start.
I should be coming home from the hospital on Thursday. I will try to post an update when I get home.
Thanks for all the love and support,
Shannon
Hey Mama....
I am so proud of you... such a life altering decision...I will be praying for a speedy recovery and know you are in great hands. Dr Q was my lifesaver and he will be your also. Please feel free to contact me or call if need anything... Let me know if you want visitors.
Jeannine
Here I am again!! Wishing you an easy, safe, uneventful surgery on Tuesday. Hope things go really smoothly and you're up and about in no time! From what I've seen Dr. Quinlan is one heck of a dr. You are in great hands! See you as a loser soon!! :) Take care.