skinnyoneday 2 Posted July 16, 2008 Hi ladies, I did it! I'm a little sore and very gassy but otherwise doing well. I will discuss my experience a little later hopefully. I'm just a little tired right now. YAY ME! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tammygirl 0 Posted July 16, 2008 Hey Skinny! So glad that you are through surgery. I am praying that you have a smooth recovery. This is the beginning of your new life. I rejoice with you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southerngirl24 0 Posted July 16, 2008 Good for you! I hope your recovery is a smooth one. Be sure to rest and take it easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aprilapple 1 Posted July 16, 2008 (edited) Way to go girl! You will be a success story. Claim it! :frown::cool2::cool2::eek::cool2::eek::cool2::cool2::cool2::cool2::cool2: Edited July 16, 2008 by Apple8<) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gg2007BandSTAR 0 Posted July 16, 2008 Hey skinny!! congrats hun, well done! Wish youa speedy recovery! xx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyoneday 2 Posted July 16, 2008 Thanks Ladies for the encouraging words. We're a new board but already i feel such great comraderie (sp?) here. when 1 rejoices we all do. It can only get better from here. I had to give in and take a pain medication and am feeling pretty good right now. I got to the hospital at 8 am yesterday and was sent into the preop room as soon as I finished some paperwork. From there on I met with the department nurse and OR nurse, 2 anesthesiologists and my surgeon. Everyone was great. I was supposed to go into surgery around 9 according to my surgeon but she got an emergency case so i ended up going after 12 pm. the only thing i remember was the anesthesiologists giving me that pre anesthesia numbing agent and then inserting the anesthesia iv after that. when i woke up i was in the pacu (recovery). i was awake in there for about (im guessing) before i was transferred to a room. i would say i was a great patient. i got up and walked almost immediately and made it a point to walk around the floor every hour. i was able to leave the hospital a little after 10pm. all in all it was a very positive experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aprilapple 1 Posted July 16, 2008 Can you believe the success of this board in such a short time? We should all be proud mamas.:biggrin2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaMonica 6 Posted July 16, 2008 Congrats and way to have such a positive attitude!!! The next few days might not be as smooth....but it will be over before you know it. Make sure to walk as much as you can, and drink Protein shakes/water as directed. This is the "new you"! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mommie_of_4 0 Posted July 16, 2008 Congrat skinny!! Let us know how you are doing and feeling. I pray that your recovery goes smoothly!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janetj 1 Posted July 16, 2008 Congrats!!! Glad all went well. Now you can be "SkinnyonedaySOON" and then just "SKINNY". Good luck and God Bless. Janet (Ms. Jackson if you Nasty) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likeitsgolden75 0 Posted July 16, 2008 I'm so happy for you! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with the group. I'm so glad that we have this online network whereby we can teach eachother what to expect.:cool2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jemo97 1 Posted July 16, 2008 CONGRATS!!!!!:cool2: I wish you only the best. The first few days you may be sore and super gassy...but it will get better. Just remember to keep walking and that will help with the gas. Day one of your new life!! Take care... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtlSpeedy 0 Posted July 17, 2008 Congrats Skinny!!!:smile::w00t::cool2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilbull 0 Posted July 17, 2008 Congrats!!! I hope you are doing well tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyoneday 2 Posted July 17, 2008 Thanks everyone. Enigma and Jemo I see what you mean about the gas - oh...my...goodness. i literally thank God everytime the gas is released. janet - i can't wait for that day. i'm actually getting a digital camera so i can take pictures of my journey. i will be sharing them eventually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites