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I can hardly believe that after all the waiting and all the insurance requirements that SURGERY IS OVER!!! I went to the OR at about 1000 yesterday morning. Surgery took a little over an hour as my surgeon found (his words) "a huge a@@ hiatal hernia!" which he repaired.

As I woke up in recovery, the most discomfort I felt was in my back and across the top part of my chest due to gas. I know people have said it before, but WALKING REALLY, REALLY HELPS. I was up walking as soon I could stand without falling over. Thanks to my 17 year old son, David for being my walking buddy!

Woke up about every hour through the night. No abdominal pain, just gas discomfort. Only was allowed ice chips through the night. BRING LIP BALM with you to the hospital.

At 0600 this morning I was allowed a cup of chicken broth then when the cafeteria opened I got lime Jello and the best tasting Krystal Light Protein Drink. It is Raspberry flavored with unflavored Protein powder added.

The two best things here (other than my son) are the electric compression boots (fill with air every few minutes and then decompress) and the girdle you get to take home. It velcro's around your middle for extra support.

I just went down to radiology for a leak test. It's very cool. You stand in front of an e-ray machine and drink this thick, white liquid and watch it go down the esophagus to the stomach! No leaks, yeah!!

All in all, I am super pleased with the surgery and my surgeon (Dr. Cottam) at Salt Lake Regional Medical Center. Thanks Dr. Cottam for another satisfied patient!!

After a full liquid lunch (think I'll opt for some sugarfree icecream for dessert) then home.

Remember, lip balm, lots of walking and sip, sip, sip!

Best of luck to all. Christi

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Glad you are doing so well..

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super pleased with the surgery

Christi

Ahhhhhhh, another happy newbie :)

what a lovely smile you have!!!!! :)

may you be as happy as you are right now - for the rest of your life :)

per your "My Story" you posted...

congrats on loosing 80 lbs pre-op!!!!! :o

take care :)

best wishes

speedy recovery

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And another March sleeve success!

Speedy recovery and keep on walking and sippings!

Congrats!

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Welcome to the losers side of your journey! Congrats!

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What a great attitude! Welcome to the losers bench.

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