Just had my surgery

[Angelyaya5 16]

Just had my by-pass surgery this past Tuesday the 16th of September. I know everyone's results will be different as well as their experiences. Myself, I find I cannot sleep comfortably in my bed as yet, so spend my night in my husband's cinema chair. When I lay down it feels like my insides are rolling around loose.

Surgery went well, as I am an older woman, I was a little nervous about that. I am proud to announce of the six patients on the floor having by-pass surgery, I was the oldest and first to be discharged. Sorry, had to brag a little.

Would love the support of others on this journey, so hope to hear from everyone.

Hugs to all

[James Marusek 5,244]

Congratulations.

[carolk36 142]

Glad to hear you are doing well!

Carol

[tenoradm 2]

Glad you are doing well. Things get better as time goes by. I had a few bumps along the way but they were relatively short lived and although I still have a ways to go the change is dramatic and I can do so much that I could not even think about before. Good times are ahead!

[Angelyaya5 16]

Hi All,

Thanks for the good words. I would love to have some mentors along the way. I live in RI and have attended a support group once. I love the computer, am retired, but have none I know going through this journey. I don't want to be a bore to those who don't understand the "overweight psyche", as I call it. It's always nice to share with those who have had a like experience.

I am almost seventy-one, and everyone says I don't look my age. I always loved Blanche on the Golden Girls, and I'm striving to be her, in her fabulous outfits.

I don't know my present weight or starting weight, and won't until my first follow-up post-op appointment, which is on my birthday, October second.

Anyway, hoping to make lots of new friends who are traveling this road with me.

Hugs

[Beni 1,484]

So glad you are doing okay. You are an inspiration.