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[nurse niki 0]

Thanks again guys for all of the well wishes! Last night I took a percocet before bed to help me relax and get some sleep (you really don't get any sleep in the hospital. someone is there checking on you about every hour or two) I was a little confused bc I got percocet pills--not liquid. I just crushed them and put them in applesauce--yuck! It was really gross crunching the pills in my teeth. I guess it helped, bc I slept well. Rolling from side to side was a little uncomfortable, but nothing that needed meds for. Today I had my first shower..ahhh, it felt really good. I am starting to burp more...usually after I drink anything. Every now and again I feel hungry, but not to the point were I would eat anything I shouldn't. I am cutting my volume down to a half a cup. I didn't pay attention at the hospital, but I was eating a full cup at a time...I started my account on fitday.com like Michelle wanted us to do. I guess it is going well. I was a little surprised that the full liquid recipes she gave us didn't have a carbohydrate count...I might call her and ask her myself, just to have a complete profile.

I was a little sad that my mom had to leave today, but Russ will be home later and has the weekend off. Until then I am trying to take it easy with the kids. This is harder than you can imagine. We are a very snuggley family, and they are really wanting Mommy to hold them and play with them. I am betting by Monday I will be 100%. I would say I am about 90% now...not so bad for two day post-op!

Good luck to all of the St Patty's Day gang. My thought will be with you. And relax...it is sooo much easier than you are thinking. The three of you will be fine!

love

n.

[nurse niki 0]

PS just a note...the heprin shot was the most pain. You get that in preop and it burns...so after the shot, think about it only being better form there on out!

PSS the are no joke with rings! I tried to get mine off, but there was no way...they were ready to cut them off--yikes!!! I begged the anisthesia doc to atleast start with them on, but if he needed to cut them from swelling--I would understand! The first thing I did was look under the tape...and Yah, my rings were still on. whew! Sooo, work at taking them off in the am, when you have the least amount of sweeling!

[SpecialK 22]

Okay, I've got my surgeon appt done now today and we took a Before picture together in the office! He said he'd see me Monday! Wow... its really here.

[suecasb 0]

I had my last appt with Dr. Choban on Thursday....she said see you Monday. I agree with you SpecialK....WOW!

Niki..you are a big help with my last minute jitters! I hope we all do as well as you have!

Greg.....Dr. Choban said no green IVs :thumbup:

[SKoenig 0]

lady Roz:

I saw that on the news last night!!! I can't believe they didn't take that dog away from those people. sounds like to me they should take the kids too!!!!

[Thinner me 1]

Evening everyone!

Niki~ I'm so happy to hear you're doing so well. I've had you in my prayers. Its good to know you bounce back that quick. My mom is planning to be with me too when my DH can't.... Isn't it a blessing to have a good momma? I thank God every day for mine.

Sue, Kathy and Greg~ you guys have been in my prayers the last couple days. I can only imagine the jitters you are having right now.

I went to the siminar at Mt. Carmel on Wed. Dr. Choban was the surgeon speaking that night.... she was very nice. I spoke with David after the meeting and told him my situation. He said I should write a little note at the bottom of each page of the application explaining whats happened with Barix. I did that and went one further...... I wrote a letter and attached it as well. David said he has heard my problem so many time with Barix. He said so many people agree to do the "payment plan" because they are so tired of the process and they are desperate to have the surgery by that point. I can understand....

Well, anywho, back to the waiting game.

Hi Debbie.... Haven't heard alot from you lately. Hows it going?

Lady..... Oh My Golly!!!!! I can not believe they allowed her to keep that dog. I thought they automatically took an animal if it bit someone. Sadly you hear things like this all the time. People not taking care of their children or their pets is such a problem. I agree with Sarah..... take the dog AND the kids away. That poor little boy. I will keep him in my prayers.

You never said how the boys BB team did. DH and I are huge high school football fans.... LICKING VALLEY PANTHERS!!!

[SpecialK 22]

Down to 24 hours to go now until I get ready and leave the house to go to the hospital. Wow! I'll be praying for all us bandsters at church today. I've only told my closest friends at my church for now but let me tell you, those ladies in my Weds Bible Study are a great group and I know they will be praying for us!

[SpecialK 22]

Redbone Lisa -- we haven't forgotten you're just a couple weeks behind the folks being banded this week. Hang in there! March 31 will be here before you know it!

[SpecialK 22]

One last thing, I tried to call and get scheduled into the April 2 post op nutrition class and they said they are officially not scheduling anything now for that day. They told me to check at the hospital before I leave or call back after I'm home. Maybe Michelle couldn't fit in doing the last nutrition classes on her last day.

[HeatherA 1]

I am thinking of all of you getting banded tomorrow! You're all in my prayers and I'm sure everything will go swimmingly! I even bet you'll be more motivated to walk the halls knowing you have each other there to walk with!

K, I wanted to come visit you tomorrow but unfortunately my Aunt was diagnosed with ovarian cancer last week and I am going to be picking up extra shifts at work to cover for her so I won't be able to make it. I'll be with you in spirit though!

[Thinner me 1]

I am so happy for the 3 of you getting banded tomorrow!! I will have you in my prayers.

[suecasb 0]

Thanks for all the good thoughts and prayers ladies, keep them coming please.

[suecasb 0]

TM....I wish you were going with us!

[Thinner me 1]

Thanks Sue... Me too, but my day will come.... I'm just so happy for you that yours FINALLY did.

[SpecialK 22]

Okay friends, I'm up and ready to get the day started. I guess I should say I was up before the alarm and also woke up several times during the night, I guess a few pre-surgery jitters. I feel confident this is the right decision so I'll post tomorrow when I am home from the hospital since our docs and hospital require an overnight stay.

Edited March 17, 2008 by SpecialK