Richmond, VA - 3/16

[BetterMEsoon 15]

I know a couple of people that also saw Dr. Bautista and I've heard great things about him. I'm excited but also nervous. It has been a long process to get here (July 2014 - March 2015). After the session with the nurse and dietician on Wednesday I'm feeling much better. Monday will be here before you know it!

Edited March 12, 2015 by BetterMEsoon

[BetterMEsoon 15]

@sportsmama13@Kai13 good luck with your surgeries! Keep in touch!

[sportsmama13 6]

Good luck to you tomorrow BetterMESoon!! I'll be thinking about you and Kai13. Wishing you both speedy recoveries ???????? please keep in touch and let me know how you are doing!

[Kai13 4]

Thank you sportsmama13!! I will keep you updated if you find me on FB add me and send me a message who you are Kelly Kai's mommy Moran

[sportsmama13 6]

Just checking in to see how you all are doing. Been thinking about you both. Wishing you speedy recoveries!

[Kai13 4]

Not good today very sore and full of gas....now trying to figure out why I'm puking tarry blood.....hoping for a better evening and tomorrow

[sportsmama13 6]

Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day. Have they figured out why you were throwing up blood? Hang in there and keep me posted on your progress.

[BetterMEsoon 15]

I'm feeling pretty good. I was released from the hospital yesterday. sleeping was weird because I kept expecting someone to wake me up. I'm sore but it's manageable. Just trying to get 4 oz of Fluid every hour.

[Kai13 4]

No word yet....waiting to see gastric Dr this morning. Nurses say its normal and it happens....so far this morning I feel good! Little gurgling at top of belly in the center below breast bone, but otherwise I feel good! Yes seems the first couple of days you sleep your life away. Today I feel more myself and that I have a little more energy!! I'm hoping its only up from here! Good luck to you Sportsmama I'm praying for you!! Xo

[BetterMEsoon 15]

@@Kai13 how are you feeling 4 days out? Still vomiting?

@@sportsmama13 your date is coming up. How do you feel?

[Kai13 4]

No vomiting My 3rd day was absolutely horrible and I seriously thought I was dying! Not sure why day 3 was so bad but I never wish that much discomfort on no one!! Since I have felt great.....Today I have so much energy that I couldn't even take a nap! Took a couple of road trips no more then 30 mins from home...walked around food Lion for about 25 mins and feel good! I'm hoping I can continue on this path! Just hoping I'm not over doing it! I'm so hungry its crazy....got some Jello tonight I think that will save me

[sportsmama13 6]

@@BetterMEsoon - glad to hear your surgery went well. How are you feeling since you've been home?

@@Kai13 - so good to hear you are feeling better. Wow how awesome you were able to get out and about today!

How is the pain? How is the liquid diet? Have you all been able to get your fluids and Protein in?

I had my pre op classes yesterday. I go for my lab work, ultrasound, etc. next Tuesday. Start liver shrinking diet next Thursday and surgery on April 9th. I just want it to hurry up and get here ????

[BetterMEsoon 15]

@@sportsmama13 I haven't reached the Protein goal yet but I'm almost there. I'm getting about 48 oz in a day and the goal is 48-64 oz so that's pretty good. My pain level has been really low. I'm only using 1 pain pill a day. I feel really fortunate. I'm excited for you! I'll mark 4/9 on my calendar so I can check on you.

[Kai13 4]

Prayers it all goes well for you for the preop....that can be hard at times! I am doing well sportsmama! I don't take any pain pills....haven't since the morning after surgery.....the Dr and nurses said I'm a super tough person....I have to agree! Protein is going fine on top of the milk and Water intake! Had some broth last night and this morning!! I'm full at the moment I'm heading out to Maryland for the day and to make a few other short trips, I'm definitely fortunate!! God is good! The only discomfort I have is the JP tube area otherwise I'm in excellent shape!!! Bettermesoon- I'm praying for you sweetie! Glad all went well

[shelleylester 28]

He is my dr. too. I'm in Fredericksburg. Waiting on my date. One more apt april 2.