Tia W.
February 6: two days home from hospital
Feb 06, 2007
Okay.. I wake up with "Tia...Tia.. Tia you need to wake up now" I felt like I didn't want to yet and just didn't want to talk but of course they kept at me and I said " God you sound like my damn kids, cant I just rest" lol
The nurser kept telling me I was doing well and after a while I got rolled up to my room where all 3 of my kids, my mom, my husband and a couple family friends were waiting. I felt soo good to see everyone waiting for me. Until I see their faces and all the concern they showed.. It was very hard for my youngest two kids; Walter Jr is 6 and Arianna is 26 months and they both started crying and wanting to touch me but they were to scared and ended up having to be sent home. I really dont remember much that night but that the RN was not very people friendly..
The next couple days were okay I guess, I had issues with the nursing staff...I mean the CNA'S were always great,,,,,Its the RN'S who lack the caring attention that they lose with the promotion.
Anyways... They took my wonderful pain button and replaced it with the WORST thing I have ever had to do; chopped up vicodin... I still have to take these at home for pain and I will never got past the GAGING, its terrible.. I ended up in the hospital 4 days (1 day extra)
I was not able to get the oxygen off yet so they sent me home with it and I still have the drain hanging from my guts. My first appointment with the Good Doc it tomorrow and hopefully this will get better...
January 18th
Jan 18, 2007
okay... So I went to my final pre-opp appointment and was in shock that I have lost 11 pounds this week. I still get pretty hungry every couple hours and am still wanting to eat FOOD. Anyways.. I have all my hospital instructions for the 1st. I went to my first support group last night and was very pleased, I loved getting to talk with people that have went through it allready.
January 15th
Jan 15, 2007
Lets just say that its not going well with this liquid diet. I hope to get my opti-fast from bariatric advantage soon and maybe I wont be in so much pain. I really havent cheated on the diet yet; except I did have some broth soup tonight because I was feeling very-very weak and light-headed. Is it all in my head? Who knows?
January 11th
Jan 11, 2007
OMG! I have a date! February 1st!
I have started my liquid diet today. I will let you know how its going when I feel anything.
I have started my liquid diet today. I will let you know how its going when I feel anything.
January 10th
Jan 10, 2007
Okay.. So I am getting very anxious. I have done everything required of me for the insurance. I even called the Doc's office to make sure all my paperwork was done. I guess its the "hurry up and wait" game. Can we please just give me a date so I will at least know? Will that calm my jets?
January 7th
Jan 07, 2007
I just came home from my 5 hour nutrition class. It was great and very well worth going. The only complaint maker is my butt (lol) We did not stop for breaks. Kelly had allot of information and good tips to give. I am very glad it is a required class before surgery.
Ohh and I'm even more anxious to make this life change
Ohh and I'm even more anxious to make this life change
January 2nd
Jan 02, 2007
I managed to complete my psych evaluation today. (yeah!) It was not as bad as I thought it would be. (besides the $180) I hope to have the next step done by next week and get approved for a date. I am very anxious at this point.
December 18th
Dec 18, 2006
I have had my 1st appt and was very happy when I walked out the door. Right now I am waiting to finish my psych eval and to complete my nutrition class on the 7th of January. I was told as soon as I get this done we can set a date. Im not really looking forward to the 2 week liquid diet but at this point I would do anything to change my life.
