One Week Post Op Surgery Update

Hello all of my gorgeous and handsome Obesity Help family.

I just thought I would write to update as today is one week since I had my gastro gastric fistula repaired and was revised to Distal Gastric Bypass from Proximal on October 9th.

I am doing so much better than I ever would have expected.

I have been off pain meds since I got home on Sunday Oct 11^th.

I drove for the first time on Monday and have been every since.

I love my freedom.

I have more energy than I thought I would.

My energy level is not as high as it was before surgery, but it is pretty up there.

I do tend to wind down earlier than before.

I only have pain when I have to use my abdominal muscles (getting out of bed, getting out of a chair, getting in the shower, getting in and out of the car, etc).

Other than what I just listed above I have no pain what so ever.

I am however itching like crazy (worse than chicken pox) where my staples are and I know this is normal because my incision is healing.

I am taking Benadryl for the itching and am now able to use Neosporin on my incision per my surgeons nurse.

I have been following my surgeon’s guidelines all the way.

I have my follow up appointment on October 27, 2009 at 1:15 pm and that is when they will remove my staples.

Thank goodness.

I have been sipping my water, getting in my protein, taking my vitamins, walking, and resting.

I am so glad that I have a car, telephone, internet and cable or else I would run out of stuff to watch on regular TV and stuff to do.

A person can only rest for so long in their apartment before they go stir crazy.

I have not been online posting as much because I have arthritis and with the incision down my abdomen sitting up for long periods of time is difficult for right now.

I post when I can.

I wanted to thank you all that have been emailing and calling me.

I appreciate all of your concern and support.

You guys are the best.

As soon as I am my personal best I will update my profile with the surgery experience.

Please be patient with me in answering all of the emails that you have sent me.

I hope you all have an absolutely fabulous Friday.

Be kind to yourselves and one another.

So glad to hear you are doing well.  Wishing you a good and speedy recovery!!!

Blessings,

Nina

Nina,

Thank you.

It sounds like you are doing great, which I figured you would, you are so positive......

I appreciate you taking the time to keep us updated. I know you are not at your personal best yet but you are a rock.....

I have a post-op plan, it involved walking to the end of my driveway several times a day, then i look at you and your already drivng and having a life......inspiration thats what you are.

im gonna push myself to be wonderful and not an old lady with a tummy wound...

You take care and dont overdo it....

Tara,

Thank you .

I am doing absolutely fabulous.

I am sorry it has taken me so long to respond I have been volunteering and trying to get funding secured for college classes.

Still following all of the doctors guidelines: Protein first, 64 oz of water a day, walking, and vitamin supplements.

You will do just fine when it is your time around again I just know it.