I am home

I am home. I am in a bit of pain and I am just bushed. But I have a positive outlook, and look forward to the pain being over. I am walking 2-3 times a day. I am trying to walk longer each day and build up my resistance. I get a little lightheaded from the meds and stuff. Does anyone have any recommendation on my mixing a med I have to take with liquids? I am allergic to codeine and I am taking darvocet and I have to cru**** It is so yucky... I meet with the doctor in 2.5 weeks for a check up. Take care. Jennie

Jennie, First of all, congratulations! Glad you are home and doing well. As far as the meds go, this sounds weird, but to me they were easier to take crushed and then mixed with HO****er. I would crush them and put them in a little pill cup, add ho****er from the tap and then swirl it around with my finger. For some reason it went down easier. I had to take Welbutrin and potassium, bitter and salty. ugh! On NO meds now, 7weeks out, down from SEVEN! Julie

Welcome home Jennie! I don't have any suggestions for meds since I'm not there yet but just wanted to say congrats on making it through surgery and being home. I'm excited to get at that point myself Wishing you the very best Pam

Jennie, Glad you are home !!! Can you have applesauce yet ??? many crush pills in applesauce. Keep up the good work. I am going in Sept 26th. Pam

Jennie, Was your surgery open or lap? I didn't have much pain. I had lap. Be careful with the pain meds as they tend to constipate you. I hope you start feeling better soon. Remember, the first 7 weeks is the hardest. But, it will be so worth it! Lori 384/235/199

Thank you all so much for your replies. I am doing well, except for this pain on my left side. I am going to walk this afternoon with my friend, and try to keep walking, walking, walking.... I am still wearing the belly binder, which is heaven sent! I have crushed the pills in a spoon with some crystal light....it works, but sometimes it is YUCKY....but it is worth it! Check up 9-25-2006. Best wishes to you all. Jen