Monday, April 27, 2009

Quick Update

I finally got home today and I have to day that those who've said that this is easier than a c/s ust have had very good surgeons. :-\ And I am jealous of anyone who were in and out within 1-2 days. I am still extremely spre and tired. :(

I found out I was the second official sleeve surgery that has been done at this hospital. Of my 2 other friends who had the sleeve the same day as me, I probably had it the easiest. The one had some complications to where they thought they might have to open her up again. She was given 2-3 blood transfusions before her hemoglobin stabilized. She'll still be in the hospital until either tomorrow or Wednesday.

Knowing the pain I was in and having seen other people's video's and reading other people's experiences I kind of wish I would have gone to someone with more experience. But oh well, all is done and over with now.

My new tummy (Steve the Sleeve) seems to like warm liquids over cold ones right now.

I have a lot more detail, but I am still in pain and recovering. Wanted to say that I am alive and well.

My highest weight was 326. Day of surgery I was 306 (naked). When I got home and weighed myself fully clothed and bandaged I was already down to 304 so I am sure there is another pound or two I could remove for clothing in there somewhere.

Either way I am finally on the losers bench!

3 comments:

  1. Welcome to the loser's bench. I have a space all ready for you. :) I'm sorry to hear you had a hard time and hope for a speedy recovery!

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  2. Congrats to being on the losers bench!

    Sorry you had a hard time of it. I guess everyone has a different surgical experience. Remember when you weigh yourself that you'll be swollen for a while from surgery. You may have lost even more than you think.

    I know that warm liquids felt really good to me after surgery... still do. As a matter of fact, I'm having creamed broccoli (not cream of broccoli) soup for breakfast. mmmmmm....

    get some rest, heal, and keep walking... a little exercise every day helps the healing process.

    ((hugs))

    YOU DID IT!

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  3. Congratulations, take it easy, give your body time to heal and good luck!

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