I'm up and moving!

Hi Cali friends!
Well, I'm bacckkkk.. LOL  Yesterday was a whole different story but today I almost feels normal...except for this train sitting on my chest..must be where the surgeon fixed the hiatal hernia I've apparently been suffering from some years now.  I'm sipping and walking and started the rest of my life rountine at 6am this morning...man, is there alot of stuff to get down before I go to bed tonight!  But so far, so good..water, jello and meds are staying down and not causing any pain.  I am sooo blessed!.
Speaking of blessed, My Angel Barb is one fantastic angel and a kick to talk to you.  Thank you for your time the nite before Surgery, Barb..what a reassuring phone call....I was so at peace before surgery. And to talk to you afterwards...i haven't a clue what I said..probably sounded like a bad drunk LOL  Thank you to all of you on these Cali boards...and for all your kind words of encouragement and support...I felt so good about the surgery because all of you made it sound so uneventful..which it was!  Thank you Thank you!!
Nancy aka Sunray

Hey Nancy....go****'s good to see you posting already.  I'm so happy everything went well, just as we knew it would.

Are you still thinking of going to the Lodi support group on Saturday?  I am torn between going there to meet you in person or going to the Brentwood support group (where your angel Barb will be).  I haven't figured out what I'm doing yet....which isn't all that unusual!!!

Sip, sip, sip, walk, walk, walk....you got it!!!  Again, we're all so happy to welcome you to the loser's bench!!!

Hi Laura
Not sure about getting to Brentwood this week...hubby says he would feel more comfortable going the shorter distance to Lodi...but oh, it is so tempting to try to make it to meet both you and Barb!  If Barb's schedule permits, she is going to try to stop by the house on Friday as she will be in East Sac that day...my house is a mess..but I'm not exactly in a place to clean..but then I never am! LOL Thanks for the words of encouragment! You guys are all great!
Nancy aka Sunray

WOW!!! Already posting!! You're a stronger woman than I! I admit it... I was a wimp post surgery and did I ache... my back was thrown out or something! I'm glad to hear your surgery went through without a hitch!!! Welcome... now you may sit with the rest of us on this VERY long bench!!!

CHEERS!
Kim

Hi Kim!  Nawww...I' m not that strong...just addicted to my computer...always have been...in fact, met my hubby in a newsgroup for us older folks LOL  Now that the dizzyness and nausea have gone away, I really feel pretty good...sore but no pain..thank the Good Lord...amazing healing when He is called upon ^_^  Your own journey is one of inspiration, girl!
Nancy aka Sunray

Thank you Nancy. It's all about staying focused on what's in our hearts and baby steps. Rome was not built in a day. The best thing is you have family and friends to draw upon when you need help. Funny, when one asks for help, it comes. This board is WONDERFUL support!!!

My best to you, my friend! Now... sip, sip, sip!!!
Kim

Nancy,

It is such a good thing that you are up and around.  My doctor said I could go bungie jumping after the surgery if I wanted to, but he also said most people choose not to!  I chose not to, but I did choose to be up and around quickly.  It was less than a week and I was walking a mile or two.  It was awesome!  The more you move around the better it is and safter it is for you.  You are doing an amazing job.  I am so proud of you!

Keep up the good work.

Rhonda

thank you Rhonda for the support and encouragement!  I know I've been a way a day or two...but is that a new picture just recently put up????  I know I'm foggy from surgery...but I could swear it was another you on the avitar LOL  You look wonderful!
Nancy aka Sunray
PS  I won't be bungie jumping either...my dogs balked at the height!

Thanks for the compliment.  I don't know if you heard, but Momo is coming down in May!  Maybe you could hook up with her and join in on the fun down here.  She is staying at a first class hotel and everything, it is called Rhonda's house!  I am sure she would not mind sharing the room as she has ordered the suite and very easy to put a 2nd bed in.  Think about it as it is going to be a fun trip at the end of May.  I don't bungie jump either and it is not even on my "bucket list".  My husband loves it,  So no worries there!  lol

Rhonda

Hi Angelette Nancy,

Glad to see your smiling face on the board.  You bet I'm coming on Friday, can't wait.  I will call you once my meeting is over.

So glad you are feeling great and on your way.  We had a great talk your night of surgery, and you didn't sound like a bad drunk!  LOL

See you Friday afternoon!  Remember to walk, walk, walk and sip, sip, sip.

Hugs,
Barb