I am home

Hello everyone, I cant sit here too long, I am still in pain, I just wanted to thank you all sooo much for caring and thinking about me. My mom forwarded all of the emails she got from her posts from all of you. It meant so much for me to know you all think about me and care. I am trying to be happy about this decision I made, but cant seem to get there just yet. I still feel nauseous a lot and dont want to eat or drink anything. I know I am not getting enough fluids in, I have only had about 15 oz so far today, and I am supposed to get in at least 64. How do you do this???? I dont even want to touch the cup to my lips! And all those pills, that is just awful trying to take them every day. I know you all promised this gets better, and I am counting on it, but when?? I feel like crap and really wish I hadnt done this. Sorry I am so negative, I just feel like everone tells all the good stuff and never says how truly awful these first weeks are, then again I dont think anything anyone said or did could have prepared me for how bad I feel. I just hope it passes quickly. I am going back to bed now. Thanks again for all your thoughtful wishes. Karyn

I am so sorry you are so sick, I cant say I know how you feel because I have not had my surgery yet. But I do know that when I had my back surgery, I woke up and thought what the hell did I let them do to me. But I got a little better everyday. And you know what I would do it all over again. There was a pain in my back I had lived with for so long and it is gone. When I see my back surgeon I just want to cry because I cannot remember not living with that pain. but you couldnt have told me that the first month after my surgery. So I am sure you will get better. You have had a major shock to your body and it will get better. If you ever need to talk we are all here. and rest, rest and rest. love marie

(((((((((((((((Karyn))))))))))))))) Welcome Home!!! I am sorry that you feel crummy. I agree with you...there is nothing anybody can tell you to prepare you for the nausea, the tiredness and the pain following this procedure. It is NORMAL to feel that you made a mistake for having your guts rearranged. Family is a great support, but sometimes your gonna need to come here and vent. Don't worry about if you may be steering a pre-op away from the surgery. If you feel it..vent it! We are all here for you sweetie. Can't believe what kinda stuff they found in you...shall we call you "the sponge lady" or "Sponge Karyn Squarepants"?? So glad your good doctor fished those puppies out of there. Get some rest whenever you get a chance...Believe me....IT DOES get better. Hugs, Virginia aka Ginger

Karyn My heart goes out to you sweetie. I am so sorry to hear that your not feeling well. But hopefully after some time when your body has had time to adjust. You will feel better about having this surgery. Your in my thoughts and prayers sweetie. I pray you feel better soon. We are all here rooting for you Melissa

Welcome home Karyn! The first couple of weeks can be rough. I am not quite 6 weeks out yet, and except for being tired all the time, I am feel pretty good. It will get better! Huggs, Ruth

Hi Karyn, I am still in pre-op land so I don't know what your going through yet but I am here for you and want you to know I am hoping you start feeling better real soon!! Take care and get lots of rest!! Update when you can, we really miss you around here... {{{{GREAT BIG OL SMO HUGS BEING SENT TO YOU!!!}}}}}} HUGS, Jamie

It gets better.. we have all seen that happen.. Not everyone does as well and it takes longer but I have no doubt in my mind that you're gonna kick butt as soon as you can. Soon you'll be posting WOW moments and be so busy and full of energy we'll wonder where you went.. For now you feel bad and we love you. In a week from today you're gonna feel so much better.. Embrace the crumminess.. it won't last forever.. You're a loser now!!!!!!!!!!!!! Takes some getting used to!!

Karyn, I really didn't have too much trouble, but, I know that many folks have. At my support group, they always tell the new post-ops that the first 7 weeks are hell, then it gets better...hang in there baby! Lori 384/258/168

thank you all, you are so sweet. I am feeling a little better today then yesterday. i am still not hungry, but the thought of another week without food is beginning to get to me. I am trying just tylenol today to see if the nausea lightens up, I posted on the january boards and some suggested it might have something to do with the pain killers. so we will see, one day at a time. I am looking forward to feeling better soon. I love you all so much, you have been really good to me! Karyn

Karen, Don't worry, you'll get there ... I was the same way after surgery ... I wondered what the h*ck I'd done to myself!! Have you talked with your PCP about changing things to liquids for a while? You're in my thoughts, and I hope you feel better soon. Myra