I made it home!

Well, I just got home earlier today! Everything went really well! I have had very little pain, and woke up with no nausea! The gas pains have been bad a times but nothing I couldn't handle. Overall, it went way better than I expected! The drain tube is just a bother, but other than that I am getting around pretty well. Thanks for all the prayers and thoughts that went out there for me!  I FINALLY MADE IT TO THE LOSERS BENCH!!! Tired, so I am gonna catch a quick cat nap! Talk more later! Malissa

Congratulations.  I know about the gas pains.  I had severe gas pain.  However, my doctor recommend GasX   I like the the strips that you put on the tongue.    My surgery was June 20th and I am four weeks out.  I have lost 24 pounds.   Hang in there.  We are now on the loser's bench. Lois P.

Great! Congratualations. Glad to hear everything is going well.   I have been waiting to see a post about you.   You are so lucky.  keep us posted!! Francine

Congrats! I just got home last night.  Late last night.  I too am experiencing some bad gas pains.  Can't wait till they are gone.  Hope all goes well for you during your recovery.  My follow up is the 26th and am excited to get this drain out.  Keep us informed on your progress.  I'm excited to hear how you do.  Talk to you later. Laura

Hey girl, you're home!!! I'm so so so sorry that I didn't call you. I didn't want to bother you Wednesday because I remember how tired I was right out of surgery and I just wanted to sleep and I wanted you to get your rest. And I got called for a job interview yesterday morning and had the interview in the afternoon and completely forgot. I'm sorry.  I'm glad to know everything went great. I know the gas pains are awful. Mine were terrible. Sounds like you're handleing them better then I did. That drain tube is awful. It didn't hurt when it came out but very unfortable. But my side has been hurting right around where it came out. Very sore around there. It looks great and no signs of infection so I'm not sure why its so sore. Hopefully yours won't be as bad.  WELCOME TO THE LOSERS BENCH!!! See, I told you I'd make room for you.

Thank you guys for everything! Thanks Linda for making room for me! I did have to go to SICU (Surgery ICU) becasue of my sleep apnea they wanted me to be monitored the first night. I really spread a scare out there with all of my friends and family but I was really ok.  It has been kinda hard getting all my water in but I am trying to get a cup in an hour. Have to stay hydrated! No blood clots allowed!! My husband just grilled steak and I will have to say it smells good but nothing I can't handle. I am so ready for this journey!! Can't wait to see everyone at the support group! I will be at the Ohio State fair at a concert on the 1st so I will have to catch everybody at the Sept mtg.  Thanks again and keep up the good work ladies!!!

Yeah Malissa!!  I am so gald to see that you made it through everthing in good shape! How wonderful! Congratulations.....I can't wait to join you! I will keep you in my prayers. Take care of yourself~   Barb

Hi there, sorry it took so long to reply but... WELCOME HOME and CONGRATULATIONS! You made it!  Remember to sip, sip, sip and you will get all your water in. Take care of yourself! Joan