1 Hr 30 Min until I report for surgery!

[aprilapple 1]

Good morning! It is 7 AM and I am getting ready to report to the hospital.

I am not nervous at all! I started this process last Nov./Dec. so I am definitely ready. I feel so prepared. I will be recuperating at my mom's house until the weekend. I have several new pairs of pjs that I bought (i love crisp and cute pjs) things fr my Clear Liquids and full liquids. If I could just get off of LBT and go take a shower. Good thing it takes me about 10 min to get to the hospital... I'll be checking in from my iphone so I can post but won't be able to input my beloved smileys

TTYL!

[DivaStyleCoach 89]

You go Girl!

Congrats on taking the next step in your journey! Let us know how you are doing after you reach recovery...I'm envious - I know my time is coming, but I wish it was NOW! :biggrin:

[*slim* 2]

Way to go! You are now an official member of Bandland! You go girl! I hope you bounce back quickly. Don't forget to walk off that gas.

[sxevan9 0]

Good Luck April...I know the surgery is over and you are recovering at this time, but just know you are in my thoughts.

[aprilapple 1]

Hi everyone! My surgery went well yesterday. I was extremely sore ( thank God for liquid loritab) gas hurts the worst. The strips are not working. I have been walking a lot to ward off blood clots and it moves the gas around but not out! I can't drink much. I think because the gas hurts. I'll keep posting updates. Please give me advice on this painful gas. This is some bull shiggity!

[My5dollys 0]

I'm having my surgery tomorrow at 2. I'm scared to death!

[aprilapple 1]

please don't have fear. I know its a normal reaction but know that God is able and true. I just asked God to guide my surgeon's hand.

I told the anesthesiologist to knock me out but bring me back!

[*slim* 2]

Hi everyone! My surgery went well yesterday. I was extremely sore ( thank God for liquid loritab) gas hurts the worst. The strips are not working. I have been walking a lot to ward off blood clots and it moves the gas around but not out! I can't drink much. I think because the gas hurts. I'll keep posting updates. Please give me advice on this painful gas. This is some bull shiggity!

I've been told that the baby Mylacon (sp?) gas drops work much better than the gas-x. It's worth a try.

[skinnyoneday 2]

Where have I been? Congrats Ms. April!!! How are you feeling today?

[TravelLady48 0]

April:

Congratulations on your surgery, hope you are feeling better today. Keep us informed how you are progressing.

[sweetpea0202 0]

CONGRATS hun!! Glad to hear that your surgery went well.

As for the gas pains:cursing:. Girl...I had them bad too..(remember the post where I was whining..lol) try milk of magnesum, it helps. I took some as soon as soon as the 4 hours was over from the last dose. They will go away soon.

[Slim2bnik 0]

Congratulations on your surgery. I'm sure it feels great to be a "loser":thumbup: I remember those gas pains from my c-section. I heard the same thing about the baby gas drops too. Take care!

[*slim* 2]

I hope you are starting to feel better!

[aprilapple 1]

Thanks ladies for checking on me! The gas is moving south-yippee!

My calf was achy and crampy yesterday so the doc asked me to come in. They looked at it under ultrasound and didn't see any clots.

They told me to get my liquids in and drink orange juice for potassium. So I have been downing the OJ and the leg feels better. Drinking is easier since the gas is passing and now I know what hunger pains feel like.

I ordered some coconut Soup to go from the Thai restaurant and added Water to ward off the spice. Yummy to my new little tummy. This morning I am drinking Campbell's cream of chicken and herb Soup mixed with a can of Water. My tummy likes that too. I hope that I will be able to return to work on Monday as planned. Thanks sistas again for checking on me. You all are truly an important part of my recovery.

BTW, I am watching the View and they are ripping Senator McCain a new one! Holla!

[southerngirl24 0]

Yea!!! Congrats to you April. I am glad to hear that you ae doing well. My surgery was on Monday but has been cancelled due to Hurricane Ike!:wink2: Continue to take good care of yourself.