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OT question - The home page is still not working for me. Are they still updating the site?

6 days post op and hubs and I are ill! - So yesterday hubby was complaining of aching all over, low grade temp and just generally feeling nasty. This morning I wake up will minor chills, low grade fever and the same ac...

Can't believe it happened!! - So last Wed, 7/10/13, I officially became a post op!!  From the sounds of it, my surgery and hospitalization went very routinely and I'm so grateful for that. I had to be at...

Who knew one day I would really wish to fart! - TMI probably but I DO wish I could. lol I am 2 days out and  I feel like the gas is trapped. I'm walking like I'm supposed to, taking the simethicone the MD prescribed and even ...

Home from hospital and wow, I was surprised by the - Scoot on over....I'm on the loser's bench now!! Surgery went well. No issues. However, I was really hoping I would be one of the lucky ones who did not have much pain, but it's ...

Psyching myself up! - I have my surgery on Wednesday morning and have been going over and over things I need to remember to help make recovery easier, both mentally and physically. Here's what I've c...

Surgery in 3 days!! - It's only 3 days until I'm on the loser's bench. Been having a lot of emotions lately, but the closer it gets the more ready I feel. I'm physically writing this post to remind m...

Good grief, I lost it! - I'm having surgery in 5 days and I think I had my first emotional "outburst" today at work. Someone irritated me so bad that I kinda let her have it and then went to the bathroo...

You are such an inspiration to me, Martitalinda! I love and look...

Surgery in 3 weeks! - July 10th! I've worked hard keeping my blood sugars in control, in spite of a little weight gain. Insulin always "helps" me put on weight. I've had some issues come up that have...

Back to business - Man, sometimes I feel like I can't catch a break. Then I get real, remember all those who have it way harder than I do and get over myself! Was down in the back the past few day...

NSV? Maybe - So last Tuesday night I tripped and fell and sprained a muscle in my back. Meds, heat, and bed rest has been my life the past few days. I have to say, normally I would have thou...

First NSV! -  Before my surgery got pushed to July I ordered some yoga pants, shorts and a workout tank from Old Navy. I ordered these in a size smaller than what I usually wear, thinking I ...

Feeling better today - So I woke up this morning and got on with my preop life. I was vigilant in checking my blood sugars, was very careful with what I ate and I had good readings all day. I can do t...

Another 3 months - A1c came back 1.5 points higher than what the anesthesiologist wants it so they have postponed me until July. No exceptions. I'm incredibly sad right now. Tomorrow I'll pick it ...

Just.....uhg - I'm heartbroken tonight. I had my preop yesterday for my surgery on 4/22. Passed with flying colors. Surgeon was even impressed I went beyond her surgery weight goal. Labs came ...

Preop with surgeon....Done! - I had my appointment today with the surgeon, along with labs and the EKG. EKG was fine and as long as the labs come back fine, I'm good to go! I'm nervous about the labs. The on...