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I'm out of surgery! :scared0: Make room on the losers bench for ME!

I am out of surgery and feeling much better here at the recovery house. I got a nice warm shower and new dressings and just sitting in and getting comfortable. :)

I met Pat and Laurie from the forums here and both are just great! Hi girls!!!

Dr. Almanza was great and I am very pleased with my stay here. The food smells SO ABSOLUTELY AMAZING downstairs... but I can't have any. Boo! lol We have Clear liquids today and tomorrow FINALLY we can have some broth. I can not wait!

My idea of a good meal right now... lets see... a biscuit with a touch of butter (craving it!), some salted noodles, and a little chicken breast marinated with some italian dressings. YUM! Can you tell I am hungery? lol

I know a lot of people said they weren't hungry at all after surgery... but I am starving it seems. The hunger pains could be gas tho. ;) ha I had a popsicle and it was good but a bit too sweet for my taste. I am ready for some salty broth.

When I get home and I am comfortable, I will detail all about my experience here. :) It was great and I would highly recommend Dr. Almanza, Dr Betancourt and their staff.

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Welcome to Sleeve Sisterhood! Sounds like you're having an amazing and effortless recovery, good for you. Keep us posted on your success.

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Welcome to the other side. I'm so happy that things went so well for you!

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WOW! sounds like everything went great. Congrats!! Looking forward to mine on Wed. the 10th. A little anxious, as I'm having my gallbladder removed also:001_unsure:, here in northern CA. Just doing alot of praying and hoping for a smooth recovery. Congrats on gettin over to the "other side". Have a good and safe trip back to the states :001_unsure:

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CONGRATULATIONS CAMom! It's so great to know your doing so well.

up2me-Best wishes on your upcoming surgery.

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Congrats! I hope that mine goes as well as yours in two days. I am looking forward to it and not the least bit anxious. I am really ready to start this new adventure. I am sure it will be painful but worth it in the end. See you on the other side on Monday!

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congrats on the loosers bench!! there is lots of room on the bench. welcome and see you when you get home. be sure to start taking measurements...

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Congrats! I hope that mine goes as well as yours in two days. I am looking forward to it and not the least bit anxious. I am really ready to start this new adventure. I am sure it will be painful but worth it in the end. See you on the other side on Monday!

Congrats on your upcoming sugery. I had mine 1-19 and the pain was nit bad, only needed pain meds 1-2 times during the 2nd day, what ever they give you during sugery has a lasting effect.

Brenda

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Thanks everyone! I am home and feeling great really. I am down 10lbs in 4 days and I feel good. My incisions look good. I am spraying em and cleaning them often and taking my antibiotics! I can't believe I am actually on the other side now. :biggrin0: I feel so so good! Thanks again!

up2me - good luck and a speedy recovery to you on Wednesday!

katldy - It's finally here!!! Today is your day! Congrats and my thoughts are with you today for a speedy recovery!

snickersgirl9 - I left Sunday afternoon so I'm not there today. :) Hope you have a uneventful surgery today and a speedy recovery!

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