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paula T. 21 years, 11 months ago

Good news!! Paula came home Sunday. We were a little bit surprised beccause of her headaches & low grade temp, but that is fairly normal considering the surgery. The only thing that was a little unnerving was that her JP drain became clogged inside her belly and was leaking out around the exit site. She woke up around 1:30 AM & after I changed the dressing we called the hospital. They said that that is somewhat common & that as long as there was no sign of infection & the color is ok that it shouldn't be a problem. She is drinking lots of clear liquids & walking around the house (small as it is!). Still some stomache pain but otherwise, seems to be doing quite well! Thanks to all who posted, she doesn't want anything to do with the computer right now but I have been printing her card & reading your encouraging messages to try to help keep up her spirits. God Bless & goodnite!! Jim

L. Brown 21 years, 11 months ago

Paula, Welcome to the Loser's side! Your wonderful husband has been keeping us all posted as to your condition and we're glad to hear that you have passed your leak test and are drinking. Keep your thoughts positive and soon you will be living the healthy life you have dreamed of!

Sharon L. 21 years, 11 months ago

You will love you new life that is to come. It will be worth all the pain and wait. Here's to a speedy recovery time, welcome to the side of losing.

karenrose 21 years, 11 months ago

May God bless you with a safe surgery and a speedy recovery!! Hang in there!!

Susan B. 21 years, 11 months ago

Congrats on your surgery, may you have a speedy recovery and may your pain resolve quickly.

Ellen H. 21 years, 11 months ago

Paula, you are right, your husband is an angel, looking out for you. I am glad you came thru surgery okay. I can't believe they didn't have pressure stockings for you. I had mine in my arms as I was wheeled off into surgery. I'd definitely mention it to the surgeon. Anyway, please take good care of yourself and keep us updated as to your progress.

paula T. 21 years, 11 months ago

Sorry I didn't post last nite but I didn't get in till after midnite & was just too tired to do anything but fall into bed & sleep. Paula pulled through the surgery like a champ. Had a lot more pain in her back than she had anticipated but after they got her pulseox up she got her pain med & that took care of that. She went into surgery at 7:45 AM & came out at around 10:45. The nursing staff at Presby, I must say, are top rate. They really tried to make her as comfortable as possible. I was however, more than a little surprised that they didn't have an air pump for her leg braces (?) to help push the blood in & out of her legs. With her history of blood clots & the risk of them with this surgery, I would have thought they would have had one reserved for her. They also didn't want her to walk around in the recovery room & that was also something that everybody said was real important to do. She didn't get a room until 12:30 AM Saturday morning so she went a long time before she got to walk a little. I'm a little confused by those issues but I'll talk to Dr. Schauer later on. Right now, the important thing is that Paula is doing well. A bit of a headache, we think from the antistetic, and some gas pain (ALOT more than she expected!!).They checked for leaks today & found none so she is drinking 30 cc's water every 30 mins right now, when she is awake that is. We really appreciate all the encouragement you folks have sent out. The support from this group has really touched us in a way that you can only understand, I think, by going through it. I thank you all, not so much for me, but more for Paula. She went into this very well informed & confident in the surgery as well as her Dr. And she helped get me informed so that my concerns were addressed & I felt confident as well. This site & the info that it provides to people looking into getting the surgery, makes the process of actually going through it so much easier & it's all because of you. Well, it's nearly 1 AM & there is church before I go back to the hospital so I will sign off for now. Keep up those prayers & good thoughts for a speedy recovery. They really do work!! God Bless & goodnite! Jim

Cathy W. 21 years, 11 months ago

I wanted to say that I hope your seurgery went well, and that you'll soon be home reovering comfortably. Cathy Whitmer

MrsGus 21 years, 11 months ago

Paula, Hope all went well with your surgery today,I know you have the best surgeon from first had experience I love Dr. Schauer! I will be thinking of you and praying for your speedy uneventful recovery. LAP RNY 12/11/01 -86lbs and loving it !

ralind B. 21 years, 11 months ago

well wishes to you on your day of surgery!!! May God keep you safe and may your recovery be quick and easy