Lisa M.

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MD 20 years, 6 months ago

Hey Lisa - Just wanted to stop by and wish you a very happy 2nd anniversary. It sounds like you've done GREAT. Let us know how your doing sometime. :-)

Becca K. 21 years, 6 months ago

Happy ONE Year Anniversary to You! I hope that this post finds you healthy and happy. Please remember to drop by and update your profile from time to time. It's important for others to be able to see how we post-ops do on our journeys. You never know who you might inspire. Have a great day.

charanewme 21 years, 7 months ago

Lisa Happy anniversary!!! you are truely an inspiration to us all.May your future be brigther.Charlene

Mary H. 21 years, 7 months ago

SUPER CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!YOU HAVE DONE WONDERFULLY

Helen D. 22 years, 6 months ago

Lisa!!! WELCOME HOME! I just read that you made it home. I am so glad.. I am sure you are very tired so I will not bug you today. Call me when you feel up to talking... You are well on your way to your new life. Hope each day gets easier and easier... You are a good person and I love you... I am very lucky to have met you...

Lisa M. 22 years, 6 months ago

Well, Lisa is still hanging in there. Sunday and Monday were very rough--she was getting nauseated from the Morphine and was switched, I believe, to toradol and demerol (sp?). I think they are pretty worthless since she is feeling back pain through them, so I can't image they are doing much for her tummy. After 36 hours of intense nausea, Lisa eventually vomited Monday and it was all sputum & mucus. The doctor determined that the place where her new stomach & intestine are sewn together is swollen shut, so nothing can go down. It's just all backing up until it's full, and then she pukes it up. She was put back on the I.V. and strict NPO (not even ice chips). She vomited several times which really hurt the incision site. I spoke to her today around 1pm and she was just starting to try liquids again. She also got to take a shower today (YEA!!!!). We had lots of fun on Sunday when I accidentally kicked the urine bag and it poured out all over the floor. Good thing it hadn't reached the stinky stage! She has done some walking, too. Since Lisa is Eyeore, we knew something would go wrong. She is being very brave and we are proud of her.

Lisa R. 22 years, 6 months ago

LISA! I knew you would be fine!! I've thought about you all weekend! I'm so happy that all went so well and that you are not in a lot of pain. IT all gets better from here, baby!!! Can't wait to read your accounts of your experience in only a way YOU can write them!! I will try and see you tomorrow.... HERE's to coasters in the summer!!! WEEE-HAAA.... Lots of love sweetie! Lisa

Lisa M. 22 years, 6 months ago

Hello everyone! Lisa's surgery was this morning (at St. Vincent Charity Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio). There were no complications...everything went like clockwork. She is now in her private room and awake, talking, eating ice chips and getting her legs massaged with pneumatic "pantyhose"--as the nurse called them. Her stomach is sore, but tolerable. She says that compared to what she thought she would feel after the surgery, this is a breeze. Of course she is on the morphine pump. Everyone at the hospital has been very helpful and friendly. And the spaghetti lunch was $0.99!! Wow. Lisa is in great spirits and says hello to everyone. ----Her friend Wendy.

Kathy B. 22 years, 6 months ago

Lisa, I'm so glad you got your surgery date moved up. I felt guilty when mine did and you had to wait. But your day is here now and you will be amzed at the immediate benefits. I will be thinking of you. May your surgeon have an angel on his shoulder to keep his hands steady and sure and keep you safe. I know you'll be fine.

kylakae 22 years, 6 months ago

Lisa, congratulations on your new surgery date. I know it must be scary but you can do it! May you be blessed with an uneventful surgery and a swift, painless recovery!