I'm Officially a LOSER!!!!

Hi Everyone, Well, I am home, finally! I was released from the hospital Friday morning after a very uneventful stay. My surgery went very well. In fact, Dr. Wohlgemuth said that I was the easiest that he has done to date. He finished in only 1 hour and 10 minutes because as he put it, "my insides are so beautiful!" What a hoot! He cracks me up! Anyway - I never really experienced much pain - I was walking around the floor at the hospital within a few hours of getting to my room. I was up to 6 laps around the floor before the next morning. I never felt nauseous, gaseous or anything. My nursing care was wonderful! I was definitely ready to go home on Friday, but couldn't quite get there because the renovations on my house were not complete. So I have been at my mother's house until this afternoon. I came home, showered, and went to my middle child's school play. She did a great job, but it totally exhausted me. So I have been resting most of the afternoon since then. I am concerned because I don't feel full ever, and I am not sure if I should at this point. I am making sure to get in at least 64 oz. of liquid each day and as much protein as I can, but I don't feel full. It's weird. Anyway, I 'm not gonna sweat it - I've already lost a total of 18 pounds!!! Woohooo!! Thanks to all of my OH friends who called, sent messages, and left wonderful posts wishing me a speedy recovery. It means so much to me to know that you guys are in my corner fighting this battle with me! Ya'll are the best!!!! I'm feeling alittle tired still so I am going to post this on the lightweight and Virginia boards and then hit the hay for the night! Thanks again everyone! Huge Hugs, Robin

Robin, I'm so very happy for you! 18 lbs already woohoo. See you soon! Jen

Hi Jen, Thanks so much! Can't wait to see you! Take Care, Robin

Congrats Robin!! Wow!! 18 pounds already!! AMAZING!! I am so happy for you! Christine

Thanks, Christine! I hope we'll all get to see how great you are looking in person at the HR meet and greet on Sat at Outback! Take Care of yourself and keep up the good work! Hugs, Robin

Woooohooooo that is so awesome Robin!! 18lbs woooooot!! You are definitely on your way girlfriend. Welcome to the losers bench!!! I am so happy to hear that it went so well for you!! Anna

Hi Anna, Thanks for your cheers and toasts and warm welcome to the losers bench! I am so happy for YOU - I can't believe you are down 56 pounds already! That is awesome! Keep it going, girl! , Robin

Hey you LOSER!!!! Glad to hear your feeling fine...can't wait to see you, maybe this Sat.???? See you soon, Minette

Hi Minette, How are you? I hope you're doing well. I feel GREAT! I can't believe how easy this has been for me so far. I feel very blessed! Thank you for your support and friendship! I am planning on being there Sat. unless I take a turn for the worse! , Robin

Yeah Robin!!! Welcome to the losing side. Sounds like you are doing everything right. It is normal to not feel the full sensation for awhile, the nerves are still healing and the pureed foods don't really have enough sustance to trigger the feeling. Just be careful, sometimes the "full feeling" changes after surgery and it isn't the same feeling you used to have and when you start the regular foods it can sneak up on you. Courtney