tripletmomma2000

Graywolf, Best of luck tomorrow!!! We'll all be here waiting to hear everything when you get back home!!! Congratulations!! Brightest Blessings Wolfie!!! We'll be thinking about you all day tomorrow!! Come and let us know how you're doing as soon as you can!!! Hugs, Karen

Lisa, Good luck tomorrow!!! I'm so happy for you, and promise that the surgery and recovery are quicker and easier than you might have thought!!! I'm praying for you!! Karen

Hi everyone!!! My surgery went very well!!! I had my surgery at 9:00am.... they did my Lap-Band, they fixed my hiatal-hernia and did a fundolectomy (something to do with the fundus of the stomach) and biopsied the lesion on my spleen. My spleen came back as a BENIGN (cancer free) lesion, so they left my spleen alone!! Yippy! Otherwise, I'd have to stay in the hospital for 2-3 days! Anyway.... by 12:00 NOON, I was in the car, on the way home!!! I got home around 12:30, and went directly to bed, and slept HARD until 3:00. I am somewhat sore.... but it's manageable. They gave me liquid Vicodin (HOLLA!!) that I can take every 4 hours. My right shoulder is a little sore as well, presumably from the gas. They also used glue only on me... no stitches, no tape (I have tape issues) I have 3 incisions (I think! not sure!! have to take a peek later) of which all are about 2 inches under the "girls". Otherwise, I'm back in the saddle! Don't tell my clients, but I feel pretty secure I could work tomorrow... IF I WANTED TO! But, honestly, it only makes sense to take the day off! Speaking of clients... I have a client in Queen, NY that I do a high volume of work for. I do graphic design, and I do a lot of business cards, flyers, and brochures for him. Someday when I'm feeling good, I'll post a link to samples of my work. ANYWAY.... imagine my surprise that he sent me FLOWERS today!! How sweet is that?? My 3 BFF's brought me flowers yesterday too, so now my house smells like yummy flowers!! Hubby is being a rock, and the boys are steering clear of me. I showed them 1 of my incisions, and they bugged out :wink: I'm living on ice chips, and Arizona Diet Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey.... and shots of liquid vicodin: Party @ my house!! ROFL!! Anyway... just wanted to let you all know that I'm doing well, and that surgery was a breeze!! AbbyPoo... side note since you're going to the same hospital: everyone couldn't have been any more professional or caring. They are a well oiled machine there, and really impressed me! There are a TON of great hospitals in SE Michigan, and Harper Hospital rocked my socks! You should feel confident that you're going to get the best care possible!! Big, skinny, HEALTHY hugs to all my August BANDits (and all the other BANDsters as well!) Love, Karen

I'm so glad to hear everything went great!!!!! Can't wait to have you back in the States, and chatting up the forum :thumbup: Hugs, Karen

Hey there silly! Stop giving yourself guilt over the forum, and come by when you can! Hugs, Karen

Today is Monday, and I'm feeling great!! Finally pooped this morning (I know... I know... TMI!) I've been taking 2 TBS of Milk of Mag each morning, so I guess it finally kicked in! The liquid vicodin is every 4 hours/7 days. I'm still taking it, though I doubt I need it. Why question authority (hee hee)?? It's the only narcotic that I've ever been able to tolerate, so my doctors were happy to prescribe one that wasn't going to make me sick. Over the years, with c-sections and stuff, I've taken it all... Morphine, Demerol, Percocet, etc. They all make me vomit. It was actually my dentist that found that Vicodin was the one for me! I'm up and running.... not doing any lifting, or anything strenuous, but I'm back to work (I work part time from home.... depending on how much work I have that week, I can work 10-90 hours in a week... hardly part-time... but that's generally during Oct-January) Feeling great, and looking forward to getting a fill in this band of mine!! TTYS! Karen

Hey now.... it took me a day or so, but I'm here!! I tweet!!! I'm @tripletmomma let's tweet together :thumbup: Hugs, Karen

TSB!!! The best of luck with you tomorrow on the road to the new you!!! I'll pray for an uneventful surgery, and a quick recovery!! Come back and let us all know how you're doing!!!!! Hugs, Karen

Best of luck today with your surgery!!!!! We're here waiting to hear from you how quickly you've recovered, and how great you're doing!!! Prayers and good wishes coming your way!!!!! Karen

Good luck today!!!!! I know your surgery is going to go GREAT!!! Drink your fluids, and let us know how you're doing when you get back!!! Hugs, Karen

another update...... :thumbup:

It's called "Lose It!" by FitNow and it's a free app. I looks like an orange bathroom scale. Itunes: App Store/Healthcare & Fitness/Lose It! You can also go to their website, and download the app there: Lose It!

I like the Atkins Shakes. They're more expensive than most, but considering how much food $$ I'm saving, I figure it works out in the end! Karen

Ooooohh..... if you're looking for something to do tonight, GreekTown Casino is a blast!!! (however... it's smokey as HELL! since you just quit smoking, I suppose you could hop the river and go to Windsor Casino... which is smoke free!!) Maybe go and play at Eastern Market?? there's so many plants and flowers to look at :thumbup: Can't wait to hear how everything goes! You're going to be very pleased with Harper Hospital! I certainly was!

I'm having on and off pain too...... my right shoulder has been complaining. I've been talking "walks" throughout the house to try to get stuff to move around. I can say I've been a gas factory as well.... burpin' and fartin' throughout the weekend! Finally went #2 this morning, and I've noticed a lot of the bloating is going away!

I'm chewing my nails with you!!!! Good luck sweetie!!!

band75! You and I share the same surgery date!!! I'll be thinking of you...... my kindred "band" soulmate :ohmy: Best of luck tomorrow.... I'll be thinking about you!!! Hugs, Karen

Band 75, I hope this isn't too late to tell you... but I'll feel better getting it down anyway. I had the MUTHA of all c-sections (triplets...) and, within a few months, it ripped open on the inside (incisional hernia) I had it fixed almost 1 year from the date of my c-section. Recovery from both of those SUCKED ASS in such a huge way, that I was really scared when I also read it was like a c-section recovery. For me... and I'm sure for you too.... this is a CAKE WALK. I was in surgery, and to the car to go home in 3 hours!! I got myself dressed. I got into jammies when I got home, and have been strolling around the house once I woke up at 3:00. It's currently 7:15, and although I'm sore... this is SO NOT c-section pain. Listen girl... you need to tell some of your "good" girlfriends that you've had this done. You need to let these girls help take care of you. Stop being so self-conscious. They are going to be so proud of you for getting this band, and if they're not? Then they aren't a friend to you. When I quit smoking 12 years ago, I was really expecting my husband, who had quit before we got married, to be really supportive. He wasn't AT ALL. But I learned from it. He's just not a super supportive person. He grew up in a "fend for yourself" household, and it totally shows. But, if I ask him to get me some water, or a pillow, or rub my feet, he'll do it, because I asked. So... tell him what you need! You might be surprised that was all you really needed to do! You also have all of us to support you. If you're feeling down, please come here, and we'll help you. If you'd like, PM me your cell #, and I'll PM you mine, and you can call me if you're feeling alone! I thought about you while I was in the hospital today... and was praying for you!! With hugs and love, Karen

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Best of luck with your surgery tomorrow!! I'll be thinking about you, and praying for you.... and waiting like a kid at Christmas for you to come back here and let us all know how you're doing!!! :smile2: Hugs, Karen

Thank you all for the support!!!! I'm nervous, excited... anxious.... etc :ohmy: I'm excited to come back here and see how everyone else is doing too, so I'll be back ASAP!! Karen

Hi Elisha!! Just thinking about you, and hope you're doing well!!! Can't wait to hear from you!! Karen