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Hello everyone! First I must say...THANKS FOR ALL THE CARE AND CONCERN THAT HAS BEEN COMING MY WAY FROM EVERYONE HERE AT OH! BIG HUGS AND LOVING FOR EVERYONE!!!    I MISSED TALKING TO YOU GUYS. Okay, now, on with the post...  I just wanted to post and let everyone that my surgery went wonderfully and that I am now back at home in Mascoutah. My first week was filled with aches and soreness but not very much "pain." The first night was the worst because I woke up and thought I was in a psychiatric ward, wrapped tightly to my stretcher with some lady just sitting there reading her newspaper (my babysitter until I was moved to my private room.) After dosing in and out thinking this, I was finally taken to my room and that was it. I remember my tummy hurting but that's about it. I did get respiratory lung treatment which was SPECTACULAR to say the least (a massage device more or less that they glide over your upper back and shoulders to massage the lungs and break up mucus that may be in the chest after surgery.) I also remember them telling me that once I get up and walk the next day, I'd feel so much better...of course...I challenged them. THEY WON THE BET because the next day I was up walking around and that's what I did for most of my stay. I am sure you guys don't want to hear about my boring week in the hospital but I will say this. Raspberry flavored sugar free Jell-O (hospital made not bought in) was the best thing in the universe! I ate it for breakfast lunch and dinner. I had to eat a tip of a spoon of potatoes...and it had to stay down...before they let me go on my fourth day. It was an awesome week in Chicago though. I have been up and about since then but I am trying to take it easy now (keyword...TRYING.) I went to a family gathering on Saturday and to my sister's plus the hotel for Father's Day. We had a spectacular weekend but I pushed myself a bit too much I think...I have a pain in the front left side of my tummy near my belly button. I think I either pulled a muscle yesterday or the nerves around that area are extremely sensitive...I don't know but I had fun.

Well, on the pounds lost side of things, I've lost 25lbs. My doctors said not expect this number Friday (traveling back to Chicago for 2 week check up) because it fluctuates. This is fine though because I know everything can't be completely stable this early on. 

I hope that you all are doing all right. Good luck to all of you that are waiting and those that have already had the surgery! I will check back later.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome home Cherie, Glad to hear you are doing good, Paulette

We are glad that you are doing good...remember to take it easy and follow dr instructions tio avoid complications...the first month is very dangerous!!!! so be real careful.... i shared your email with those concerned..hope you dont mind...i knew it was for everyone....let your insides heal sweetie...i am preparing for my own surgery on june 25th...getting my house in order so pray for me as i pray for you

OF COURSE I WILL PRAY FOR YOU...ALWAYS!!! Thank you so much for letting everyone know that I was doing all right and of course I did not mind you sharing! Are you excited for your surgery? As I am sure EVERYONE knows, I was a mess.   You will do wonderfully!  

glad you up and about! Mine is Monday, say a prayer for me. Lynne

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Glad you are home and doing well!  Karen

Hi Cherie -  You "sound" great.  Glad to hear all went well.  Congratulations. You are going to be in for a wonderful journey. Christina