How are all the new bench sitters feeling?

Oh Jennifer it sounds like you are doing great!!  Congrats on selling your house!!!  Hope Monica sells hers today too.

Sounds like you might have over done it.... up on a ladder replastering the ceiling lol.

So good to hear you aren't having low energy.  Keep up the good work and thanks for the update.

awww... Brenda you are so sweet!  I am feeling fabulous and almost like normal.  I do have a struggle to get my 2L of fluids in, but it increases every day!  I am now 6 days out and have far more energy than I ever did pre-op.  I can't wait to start hearing about your journey and all the wows that are waiting to happen for you!

Wow Pam, so glad you are doing so well especially 6 days out!  If your only stuggle is 2L of fluid than I think you've got it made.  Thanks for the update.

Thanks for looking forward to my journey too.  I could use some wows. lol

Have you heard anything from your center Brenda as to when the info session may be?

No never heard anything yet, but apparently they are working on Aug referrals now.... so wait wait wait I shall do. lol

 2L that soon post op? I'm getting 3-4 cups and thats still hard.

not quite getting in 2L, but close.  I just follow the sample menu that my center gave me  and when you stretch it out and change up what you are having (ie. broth, sf jello, etc...) it makes it easier.  Now I am battling a little bit of constipation, but will get that fixed in a jiff before it becomes a problem!  hope you are doing well!

I came home yesterday and didn't feel too bad till the evening when I found I was very nauseated and the pain in my back made it impossible to sleep despite the meds.  I have been sipping and walking, taking my vitamins and pain medication but truly didn't think I would be this uncomfortable today after feeling so well yesterday when I left Ottawa.  I don't regret the surgery I am looking forward to feeling like myself again soon.

I have to walk up and down 14 stairs to go to the bedroom/bathroom but I just take my time.  Coughing is rough so I use a pillow to help. 

That's all I can say for now, hoping to have more positive things in the days to come.

Thanks for your posting,

Tracey

Well being so soon out it is understandable to have some pain.  I hope you get better soon.  Looking forward to you having better days ahead.

Brenda - I haven't had my surgery yet, will be having it November 21, 2011 - but I must tell you that I always read your post and can't help but to think you're such a positive person and someone who is so caring towards others... I just want to wish you alot of success through your own journey - I know it won't  be too long before we will be reading about YOU!