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trish29 · 10-17-2008, 02:40 PM

Last day at the office..and I can't help but want to hug people "just in case." I know I need to stay positive. I need to stop thinking about what ifs. I'll be back at work in two weeks no problem. But man this can feel scary sometimes. Its hard to stay positive, but I'm doing it. Just hoping my life changes in all the good ways and gets back to normal for the things I don't want to change.....

I'm gonna sleep a lot this weekend, I think that will help, I haven't been sleeping very well.

Have a great weekend everyone.

THREE MORE DAYS

Robin W · 10-17-2008, 03:12 PM

You're going to be just fine Trish! However, if you've been unable to sleep this week, what makes you think you'll sleep this weekend? Rest assured, you WILL be sleeping next week to make up for all your sleepless nights. I'm hoping you'll be like me and not have ANY complications/problems post surgery and wonder what all the talk about Hell Week is about. I never saw it. Grab yourself a body pillow somewhere this weekend, it really helps if you're a side or tummy sleeper, giving you more comfortable sleeping options. Can't wait for you to join us on the losing side! Good Luck!

sassy37 · 10-17-2008, 03:33 PM

Counting the days down now hun , it will soon be the hours

U will be fine , just stay focused & positive .
Thinking of u at this mind blowing time .
try and have this weekend JUST FOR U !
Relax & pamper yourself .... Thats what I did the night before surgery and it worked wonders x

ReneeFromPA · 10-17-2008, 06:26 PM

I'm excited for you! Sending good thoughts for Monday.

miasereli · 10-18-2008, 07:21 AM

dr. martin luther king said, in his speech Of Excellence

"if it falls in your lot to sweep the streets, sweep them like michelangelo painted pictures"

yeah, whatever you are be a good one

Baja Big Dog · 10-19-2008, 02:23 PM

Hugs..ya hug um all, then in another few months, when you hug everyone again.,they will say...hey, I can touch my hands when I hug you!!

Another WOW moment...

sassy37 · 10-20-2008, 04:56 AM

Thinking of u today Trish , good luck and wishing u a speedy recovery hun

Best wishes
S x

annie's mom · 10-20-2008, 06:30 AM

Trish, Good luck to you. I am 3 weeks from tomorrow and I wish you all the luck .....

trish29 · 10-23-2008, 12:02 PM

I am HOME!!! :-)

WOW, what a ride this process has been and is...I am just amazed.

I got home yesterday about 2:30 with my Mom. My surgery was a success, no complications whatsoever. I just keep lifting up my shirt and looking at the six spots on my belly where my doctor completely rearranged my insides. It is INCREDIBLE. I've been able to tolerate all the water/jell-o/broth and juice I can manage. (My doc wants us to have some juice - don't worry).

I have been in pain off and on. I'm not shy about the pain meds. My first count on my pain pump was 136 clicks for 16 acutal doses...LOL. I laid off and now I'm taking Norco. I'm realizing I am a HUGE baby. Pain, blood, medicine, science is NOT my thing.

The worst parts for me were removal of the catheter, the IV, and JP drain. BLAH!!!! I was nauseous ONCE and that was when she described pulling my drain out. I didn't look at all and my Mom is in charge of dressing it once I take a shower.

I cried some....when they wheeled me away from my family, I had the overwhelming fear of death. My whole family cried with me. I was on the operating table crying and shaking and the anesthesiolgist said "Just say yes to drugs." I think I said Yes and that is the last I remember.

I cried when they brought me the tray of jell-o and broth on the second day. I was frightened. I hadn't felt "it" yet. I didn't know what "it" could take. I was scared to death of my own body. That was a hard cry because I saw my Dad, sister, and friend's mom look at me with such confusion. It is a journey that I really think only WLS survivoros can ultimately understand.

I cried last night when I got into bed. It was a mental/emotional cry. It was just me being scared again. Scared at the future and the unknown. I imagine I'll be dealing with this A LOT in the coming months, even years. I've heard people say, "they don't do surgery on your brain" and now I completely understand that.

So, I'm happy to be home, in the recliner, sipping water and catching up on TT. I haven't stepped on a scale and I don't intend to anytime soon. But I won't lie....this is incredibly exciting and I'm so happy and so proud that I actually did it. I had the surgery. I'm here. Me and pouch...who I've decided to name Webster. :-)

Thanks everyone!!!

-Trish and Webster

sassy37 · 10-23-2008, 02:04 PM

Congrats u did it !!!!!!!!!
and welcome home , Im glad all went to plan and u seem to be doing good , every day now u will become stronger .
Wishing u a speedy & smooth recovery and welcome to the Losers bench !

best wishes

Sara x