I'm home and feeling fine...

I got home from the hospital at about 2pm today and I'm happy to report that everything went extremely well. No complications, no problems, everything went as it should. My surgery was RNY lap and took nearly 4 hours, I was in recovery for about 2 hours, then up to my room. I was walking around by 8pm. The hardest part about the day was getting no ice chips, just a sponge to wet my lips. The leak test was Fri. morning, and I wasn't allowed anything to drin****il after the test. My mouth was like the Sahara Desert. My pain level was never above a "4". I didn't have morphine, the pain med I got was an anti-inflammitory and I'm sorry I can't remember the name of it...I just know it worked great.I didn't have any nausea or vomitting, and have just started with diarreah. It's really hard getting the protein shakes in, but my doctor told me for the first week my pouch will be swollen; don't worry as much about the protein shakes as liquid in general. In other words, drink as much protein as you can, but make sure you get 64 oz. of liquids. I'm feeling great, and can't believe I'm actually on the losing side. Wooohooo! I want to thank everyone for their encouragement and support. How could I have done it without you guys? Karen L

Terrific! What about the baby? Joy

No baby yet...can you believe it! Amanda's little bundle has been so cooperative, waiting for me to get home before being introduced to the world. How lucky can I get? I'm predicting it'll be tomorow. Karen

Karen, welcome home! I am so glad to hear you are doing well!! Bethany AKA Da Offishal Riddler and Bertha 11 Days into NewPouch and feeling great! -25 lbs!!!! Yayyyy A riddle a day will keep the Marchers pounds AWAY!

Bethany, Thanks! I see your -25 pounds!!! Wow, that is so fantastic. Are you feeling pretty good as well? Karen L

~Congrats~ and "WELCOME HOME HUN" you take it easy and try and rest. (((Hugs))) Misty

Thanks, Misty. I know you must be excited too with your big day being only 9 days away. And you're right, I'm tired, so I'm going to rest in a few minutes. Hugs, Karen

~Welcome home, Karen!~ It's encouraging to hear that so many Marchers are sailing through their surgeries and recovery. It makes me even more excited about my approaching date (16 more days). Hugs, -Marcie

Karen welcome home hon!! Glad that everything went so smoothly! ~Nicole

Welcome home Karen. Hugs, Mo doin' the almost 8 days and a wake up happy Mo dance