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Surgery Yesterday W/dr. Almanza



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Well, I made it through surgery! I can't say it's been too easy...I'm in a pretty good deal of pain, but I haven't been walking quite as much as I should....it hurts. Every time I go to do my laps, I get the dry heaves, and boy does that hurt. Some of my new surgery buddies act as though they haven't had surgery at all, and are already out shopping...lucky them. I sure wish they used the really strong pain meds here, like they would in the US, and possibly more frequently.

Does anyone have any advise to throw my way? I'm in need of a boost.

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The heating pad is the ONLY thing I forgot to pack :-(

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Congratulations! You are now on the losers side. Sorry you are in so much pain. Hopefully tmrw will be better :)

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When you get home ask your Dr for some liquid pain medication. I took some with me, but I didnt need it. But since I have been home I take some just before bed. I have this one incision that just wont let up. And congrats on your surgery.

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Every day is a little better. Surgery was March 2, and today is March 5th. I want shopping in Tijuana yesterday, and had fun. I'm still in pain, but not quite as bad. Water hurts the worst to drink....I don't know why, but it just does. I will def ask for liquid painkillers when I get home. I'm sitting at the airport right now, waiting on my flight.

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Shannon Kee Heaton

I'm feeling better, still sore, but able to function. You?

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Shannon!!!! I'm so glad you made it through and are doing well. Please keep me up to date and let me know if you need anything. I can't believe how much you've lost already! WOW!!!

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Cynthia, thank you SO much! I'm doing much better now. I hope this weightloss continues lol. Never in my life, have I seen my scale drop in numbers....what a feeling! I hope all is well with you too.

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ShannonH I am glad your doing well and losing weight. So how was the shopping in Tijuana? Were you able to walk alot without being exhausted?

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Shopping was okay. It's just like any other tourist location, where all the merchants try and lure you into their shops. If you don't like the price, tell them it's too high and walk away. They'll come chasing after you to lower it lol. It's an experience, and you get bored in the recovery house, so I highly suggest going, even if you don't intend to shop. The driver will stay with you the entire time, so don't worry :-)

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Sounds good. Thank you. How are you doing?

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Shahnnon. How much have you lost so far up till now? I m going there in may 8 to Dr Almanza

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I didn't get to go shopping. Slept right through it. But I had a great experience and everyone was so nice!

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