Hi everyone. I just got home from seeing Melinda and Stephanie at the hospital. They both came out of surgery just fine. Both were in a lot of pain. Stephanie had severe pain and had nausea...that was to be expected. Stephanie also ended up having a hiatal hernia, so the surgery took a bit longer than expected. Melinda's surgery was earlier during the day. Melinda had already been walking the halls and eating ice. Stephanie didn't get out of surgery until a little after 8PM, but she didn't get up to the room until about 10PM. Hopefully both of them will get some rest tonight, but I doubt that, since they were both in so much pain.
It was wonderful meeting and visiting with Stephanie's husband Clay and daughter Hailey. They both said that Dr Barker looked exhausted when he finished Stephanie's surgery. Well, let me tell you, so did Stephanie! I am glad they were both there to help her out throughout the night.
Melinda had a really great friend staying the night with her to help her make it through the night.
Please keep both of these beautiful ladies in your prayers and thoughts during their recovery. I am including their pages, if you want to stop by and give them some well wishes!
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/steph55/
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/melindarn/