I took off my underwear!!! Warning Graphic!!!

Yup I had to see the scar, I know I am just like that but that bloody gauze was getting to me and I don't see the doctor until Monday.  Lets just say flat isn't what my tummy is yet.  Although they did cut off a ton of my 4.5 inch open rny scar.  I now have a big ole new belly button, its not exactly cute, its filled with stitches and I have a pretty low incision from hip to hip, no t cut.  My doctor thought the t cut would put my stress on my skin and open me up to possible infection.  Hey I said do whatever you guys want to make me look as good as possible, so I am hoping they did.  My neck hurts today and is super swollen but not bruised, maybe I will take a pic for you guys to laugh at, my hair is sticking out like I put my finger in a socket.  Thankfully I got most of the dried blood out of it yesterday.  I have a bunch of blue stiches from my ears to the back of my head.  Did I mention this isn't exactly fun.  Yeah its really not, but I hope its worth it in the end.  I will take pics at the dr appt on Monday so you guys can see what this stuff is really all about.  I had to see it for myself before I did it so I think its only fair I show off my icky skin too, and believe me my befores are scary. Love to all Hugs Heidi

Hey... Glad you're on the road to healing. I'm sure that once all is said and done, you'll be just that much more beautiful. Be sure to get a lot of rest, we heal best while we're sleeping believe it or not. So take care of yourself and don't push to heal any faster than your body is ready to. I am learning to get used to my belly sagging to my ankles, it's going to be there forever...so may as well find something good about it...like it's extra padding for my knees when I fall. Hugssss

Hey I love you Sis, I hope everyone can forgive me for being horrible yesterday.  I get myself so upset and generally check my comments and yesterday well obviously that didn't happen.  So I do apologize again.   As for your knee padding, I think I will be able to fly down and pick you up with my batwings before you fall, cuz after this I am not so sure they are gonna go anywhere anytime soon.  Oh well, I have always had the wish to fly.  lol lol Love you Hugs Heidi

Love ya back :-) No worries, we all have our moments...lately mine have been more just staying off the board...lol..afraid of what I might say at times... We can fly together...i think maybe we should start a new trend and make every woman WANT bat wings...heh....

Extra padding for my knees...

Ooohhhh ,  It sure doesnt sound like much fun either... I am sure it will be worth it though... It must feel good to be home ... I am sure you look just fine with your finger in the light socket hair do...lol You will off and running in no time.... Best wishes on your recovery!  Betheny~

Hey Sweetie, You just had your surgery how are you doing?  I hope eating is going well, the good part about plastics is atleast they let you eat and drink, that was the worst of my rny making me not drink anything for that first day.  But it does all get better, or atleast thats what they say.  I hope they are right, these stitches behind my ears are killing me. Love Heidi

Hi Heidi,  so sorry those stiches are a pain ...owie!! I hope it gets better soon for you... Thanks for asking how I am doing...as a matter of fact, I dont think I could be doing any better!!  It is going to good for me...I feel great!  Eating is going wonderful, I am up to walking 2 miles per day....I already dropped a size! Yayayyy!!  I think I am off to an awesome start!  Hugs! Betheny~

Good for you walking was the best for me after my rny, I was out there every morning, now walking to the bathroom and back is a challenge.  I think they might have really sewed me tight cuz I doubt I will ever stand up straight again.  lol lol Keep up the good work, you are doing awesome and the journey is just beginning, its actually a thrill ride if you think about it. Hugs Heidi