And now I have pneumonia
Kelsey 
Thank you. I'm not blaming the surgery. I knew there were risks. I'm just waiting for the part where the benefits kick in. Lol. I still believe I made the right decision for me with this surgery. I will rest and stay hydrated. Yes I was intubated. I just miss being up and about and I want to make the most of this opportunity.
i too had s rough start. After surgery the surgery went well but I was very weak and had difficultly breathing. They couldn't discharge me because I couldn't take care of myself. Then I fell in the bathroom. It was really awful I was terrified ...about s million people came in the room .. They got me up by putting me in a hoist...then put me in bed where I got 5 staples on my head with nothing to numb my head. Got vertigo and three catscans. After that I really couldn't get up. Couldn't breathe or pee etc. Fluid in my lungs. I was sent to rehab for the month of may. I learned to walk again and was weaned off oxygen there. I came home 3 weeks ago. The experience was scary I had no one to check things out with (I live alone). Anyway I got home and PT, OT, and nurse came over everyday. I gradually got my strength back and finally everyone's gone and I'm totally on my own. Thank God... I'm beginning to feel like myself again. I told you this long convulated story... Just to let you know I pulled through...my diabetes is in remission and I'm walking and losing weight. You're not alone...you'll get better. Please write back if you want to. Nance
Thank You for sharing Nance. I'm glad you are doing better. I needed to read that. My family is now on the "well was it worth it" trip and making fun. They've also started watching my 600lb life and making fun of me. My dad now calls me Pauline from one of the episodes. But I can't wait to show them my progress and most of all feel great about myself. I'd love to stay in touch if you don't mind.
