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The Cleveland Clinic was great ! My Dr was DR Stacy Brethauer , I am VERY pleased with my choice. He really seemed to understand me, he listened and very supportive. He answered all questions and didn't rush with anything. I felt like I could totally trust him with my life ! After surgery the nurses made sure, I didn't need anything, they were sharp and on top of things with my EVERY NEED ! I honestly have NO complains at all .. Even after coming home, the nurse from his office called and checked up on me and asked if I had any questions and went over everything again, which was great ! I was on the Bariatric floor.

I got to the hospital the morning of the 19th , they took me back and started a port (IV) which really did not hurt. Then they took me to the operating room, the Dr came in asked me how I was doing and then they put me to sleep,,they took me to recovery room, but I woke up back in my room and the nurse was right there explaining the pain pump I had hooked up to me. ( I could push it ever 6 mins if needed) They took my catheter out so I could use the restroom on my own then. I had a IV in my hand and a drain tube out my side, which that was really nothing. They gave me choice of a drink or popsicle. The nurses were on top of things. They let me walk when I wanted to walk and rest when I wanted to rest. My Dr came 1 time a day (sometimes 2 times) Great bedside manner. They would come 1 time a day to draw blood, The Dr wanted me to stay 4 days, but it was so close to Christmas that I asked the Dr if I could leave after 3 days ( Surgery Wed. / out Fri ) So I walked- walked - walked and sipped-sipped-sipped, rest-rest-rest,,, The pain pump made me sleep all the time, so I was more careful pushing it so much. I won't lie, I am sore, getting up or sitting down or coughing is HELL. It hurts on the inside, not the out side of my body.. I am swelled, but its day 7 and my swelling is going down ALOT . I can see and feel a difference everyday which is great. Before I left the hospital they took the drain tube out, which it didn't hurt it just felt weird coming out.

How long does it take to get rid of the swelling ? I look like I am having twins and my stomach is weird shape (from the stitches)

1 side of my stomach is bigger than the other side. I have noticed it is getting better each day, but still hurts alot , getting up or down and coughing is rough to do.. I am 4 days post-op

Ouch , is all I can say.. They kept me pretty drugged in the hospital (Cleveland Clinic) . I am home now I left friday.

I have some pretty good drugs here at home they gave me but, when I take them I just fall asleep so I try not too much of them.

I have ALOT of swelling.. To top matters off right after surgery, I started my period..Talk about a double whammy !! wow

My hardest part is laying down and getting up... that hurts so bad !

Well, I am on clear liquids today and I am so crabby and hungry.... I have had to go the last 2 weeks cooking dinners and watching everyone eat...  THAT SUCKS !!   1 more day , I keep saying to myself... I question myself if I am doing the right thing and I haven't even had the surgery yet.... ( I know its for the best )  I keep thinking of the pain (don't mind the surgery) just not looking forward to the pain afterwards.... Help.....

Is it true the blood thinners are a shot in the stomach ??? ( OMG)

Well 2 days left !!  Tonight I have to drink that nasty shitter drink , then sit on the toilet all  night .....  Clear liquids Tuesday and then Wed. Surgery day !!   I am trying to get everything in order before Christmas, I think I am as ready as I can get ! Presents wrapped, meds ready, protein drinks stocked up, house is cleaned and laundry done....  

I am not scared yet of the surgery, a little nerve about the pain afterwards... a little nerve about failing the diet ...   But I keep saying to myself, "I CAN DO THIS !"   I hear alot of people lose faith after or question if they did the right thing... That makes me worried because I don't want to feel that way... I do know I need to do this.....  I have to keep faith....

I have to admit, its alot easier with all of you supporting me like you have ! Thank you ALL !!  You all are a blessing to have as my friends !

Well I have 7 days left til surgery    , I have been thinking alot and I am not really scared to go under the knife.. I am a firefighter and really have never been scared to even go into a burning building, why would I be scared to go under the knife,, ( My mom always says, she has to be scared for me, cuz  I'm not. haha) I guess I am scared to fail my diet more than anything, but I can do this.                               I talked to my husband and he is nervous about my surgery, not cuz I am going to lose weight but because he is afraid I won't wake up from surgery .. I also talked to him about after my weight loss if he would still love me, his answer was perfect he said " I married you for whats inside, not outside" ... that made me feel good.. My husband has ALWAYS been a whole 150 lbs and short.  My children do not know this is a weight loss surgery also, all they know is I am having my hernia repaired. They aren't expressing any fear of what upcoming.. I have always cared for everyone else, and never cared about myself so now its my turn to turn my life around and become healthy......               I am excited to start my new journey

Well, things are getting easier like my friend who is going through this said it would be. I am so glad I have all of you for support.  People don't seem to understand. The kids wave food in my face and say" smells good huh?"   (Then I get pissed off, lol) So when I threaten not to make dinners for them and feed them TV dinners, they seem to change there tone then ! 

I never noticed until today, but I lick my fingers when I cook, if it spills on the side of the pot... I am so glad I noticed before my finger made it to my mouth though. TEMPTATION, but I was a good girl !!  (LOL)

I  have 9 days left then its the BIG day, for my small life  !!  YAY !!  Counting Down..   5 1/2 Carnation Breakfast drinks  and  s/f  jello , s/f popsicles, crystal light, water don't seem like much does it... But if I keep busy it helps...Its a treat to take my chewable vitamins , I get to chew something solid ..haha

Well, it day 2 of my liquid diet and I just wanna chew my arm off....I want something to chew on.....my stomach is growling .... I keep repeating to myself.." I can do this".. ....but  I feel  SO crabby ..

They moved it up to December 19, 2012.. Start my diet Tomorrow ALL LIQUID...So fun !!  I am going to the loser bench faster !!  hehehe 

December 31, 2012  Yay ! Can't wait to feel better..