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joycewinfrey 19 years, 9 months ago

I AM HOME!!! Well, I had my surgery on Tuesday, July 20th, and I came home yesterday. I am still having pain in my stomach, where they cut me opened. I think I should have had laproscopic instead of open surgery. Oh well, too late now. In general I don't regret my decision, but when my pain killer wears off I do regret it. So then I just take more meds and I'm fine. Hopefully I will ween off of the meds soon. It hurts too much to do that now, though. My Dr put me on clear liquids for a week before my surgery, so I have now been on clear liquids for 11 days. He wants me on clear liquids for 2 weeks after the surgery. He will then put me on other types of liquids (soups, protein shakes, v-8, etc)for two weeks, and then finally soft foods for two weeks (applesauce, pudding, yogurt, cottage cheese, etc). I will not take a "bite" of anything for at least another month. I'm sad about this, but my tummy can't handle much anyways. I had my first bowel movement last night - around 1:30 am. Since I haven't had any food it was pretty watery. I also had really bad gas before the bowel movement. Sorry to gross you guys out, but this is something that I didn't expect. My tummy hurts on the inside as well as on the outside. It is trying to figure out what I have done to it! As for weight loss - well I gained 20 pounds in the hospital - YES 20!!!!! Everyone says that this is due to the fluids that they pump into me. HMMM I sure hope so!!! Since I came home yesterday I have lost at least 10 pounds back (prob due to that bowel movement)! I will meet with my doc next week around tues or wed. I will let you know if I'm down then as well. I completely expect to be. Well, that is all for now! I'll keep you all posted on my progress! Joyce

Katalina *. 19 years, 9 months ago

Good Luck :') I wish your a speedy recovery, NO Complications, and maybe I'll meet you in the office someday. Take it easy and remember you'll feel better in a few days, and then you'll Know this was a Great Decision!!! Welcome To the Losing Side!!!! Katalina

~Tooter - the Droopy Witch 19 years, 9 months ago

Just popping in to wish you a successful surgery and a rapid recovery. May luck follow you where ever your journey may lead you!! Hugs, Toots

Virgogirl825 19 years, 9 months ago

Joyce-In just a few days you will be on the losing side ;0). I wish you all the happiness, love and successes in the world. Please keep us posted a long your journey! -Brandy

RobinGa 19 years, 9 months ago

Joyce, I am sending prayers and best wishes for your surgery. I know that you will soar into your new life. “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 Best Wishes Robin Lap Surgery Date 08-09-04

Teribel 19 years, 9 months ago

Hi Joyce, Best wishes on your upcoming surgery. You won't regret it! I hope you have a problem free, speedy recovery. We'll save you a seat on the losers bench.

Frvsnt O. 19 years, 9 months ago

Congratulations on your surgery date! I have some Zen Wisdom for you - Nothing exists but momentarily...One thing flows into another...observe things as they are, let everything go as it goes. This is to put everything under control in its widest sense. --- May God keep you close to his side as you travel your new journey. You will have ups and downs. You can always turn to us, your AMOS family, we will give support, comfort and encouragement. You will find this will be the best thing you could ever have done for yourself as well as your family. I know that was true for me. Keep us posted when you reach the "other" side. I pray for a speedy and easy recovery for you. Don’t forget to update your profile at least monthly. We all like to see how we are doing!!! Make sure you take pictures. It’s great to see the new you emerge!!! Not to mention the look on YOUR face when you look at those pictures and compare them in a few months! It’ll be a BIG WOW!!! Please remember too, that this is a *tool* to use. Make sure you use it wisely. The first year it’s pretty easy, after that I’ve been hearing (I’m not speaking from experience as I’m not a year out yet) that it gets increasingly difficult. Choose the right foods and measurements wisely! Good luck and God Bless!!! RNY 10/31/03 down 109 pounds– I’M IN THE CENTURY CLUB!!! Posted in Loving Memory of Paula – Momma Angel who passed away 6/10/04 (Note Momma did not pass away from anything related to WLS – she had not had it)

Diane B. 19 years, 9 months ago

Hi Joyce! Big congratulations on your surgery date! I bet you are so excited! Just hang in there and try to be patient! Don’t worry if you are nervous, scared, excited or go through a thousand different emotions. This is all normal, so go with the flow! There’s really nothing you can do with all those feelings surfacing. You may start to doubt yourself and question your decision to have surgery. Just about everyone has had this happen to them. You’re making a decision to have a better quality of life and YOU deserve it!! That gut feeling or that little voice inside lets you know that you’re doing the right thing! Remember that we’re all family here and we’re ready to give you our support, lend an ear and not judge. You know you can always come here and get a dose of confidence and good will! There are lots of us who have had surgery and are in your corner rooting for you!! I just wanted you to know that I was thinking about you today and that you are in my thoughts and prayers for a successful, problem-free surgery and recovery. I’m so happy for you. Soon you will be on the other side and will join the ranks of the losers. Get ready for your life to change forever. Wishing you much success in your weight-loss journey. Hugs to you today. God bless, DI from NJ – Lap RNY, 12/09/03 -52 lbs ~In Loving Memory of Momma Angel~