Update on Tawna & Robin - Page 3 - ThinnerTimes

sxymac03 · 08-24-2007, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mssg13marinewife

Tawna,
Did Kellie ever make it to see you? I was wondering that all night. Yes I had a good time talking about the "old days" ...hehe (man were old), It was a real pleasure meeting up with you after all these years.

Robin,
your very welcome. Its my pleasure, If I have time in between my kids,work,dance, and gym I try to go and see people that are with in driving distance from me. I love meeting new people, and love to talk(im long winded)

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And welcome to the flip side of life, this is were your ride begins and who knows where it will end.

NO, She never made it! But I did talk to her! and maybe it's my fault, she was looking for me under my married name......I was listed under my madien! OOOPS! But that's ok She will be coming down to see me!

sxymac03 · 08-24-2007, 10:13 AM

Well it's Friday Morning! Boy was I feeling the gas moving around early this morning! I went and did some walking right after that to see if I could pass the gas! YIPPEEE! I never felt better! Boy was that a great feeling!

Robin W · 08-24-2007, 10:42 AM

Well, I just took the On-Q thingy out, is this when hell week starts, cuz if I'm already 1/2 way thru it, it was a breeze, so far. I hope it isn't just starting...but if it is, I can handle the truth, so tell me..........IS IT GOING TO START NOW?

Jeanie · 08-24-2007, 10:44 AM

I can't believe you are up and posting. When I was 1st post op I wanted to DIE! My Dad (my buddy) had to make me get up and walk because I wouldn't do it on my own. I was SUCH A BIG BABY! Kudo's to you two.

MiladyB · 08-24-2007, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mssg13marinewife

Hi all,
I just got home from seeing Tawna and Robin. They are both doing REALLY (i mean pretty much doing flips outta bed) good, walking, resting, Both trying not to use the pain pump (which I pushed every 10 mins when that green light came on), Just over all seem to be doing great. When I was there they both had 2 wonderful nurses. One of Robins friends came while I was there visiting, so thus gave Tawna and I lots of time to talk about the long lived pasts. Which was wonderful. Im really glad I went and saw you both, Im really excited to see you 2 progress in the near furture. For now sip,rest,walk and repeat.

Dawn, how nice of you to go and visit both Robin and Tawna. So glad to hear they are both doing so well.

Welcome to the losing side, ladies!

sxymac03 · 08-24-2007, 08:15 PM

I have to agree with Robin! I have read and read about this HELL week! But I feel good! I expected to feel worse! I have kept in touch with Robin as well, She sounds GREAT! But I am wondering about HELL week does it start later, like she said after the On-Q is out! I still have mine, It will probably come out tomarrow! Well Thanks for all the support!

Jeanie · 08-25-2007, 09:12 AM

I don't know what an ON-Q thing is. I know that I didn't have one after, so maybe it's the best thing ever!

LyndasRoom · 08-25-2007, 09:16 AM

The On-Q pump has a thread that they implant under your skin, it disperses lidocaine to help with the surgical pain. It really did help, I took mine out before it was done, It drove me crazy, and noticed a difference when I took it out. TAWNA...don't take it out too soon!
I think both Robin and Tawna are doing so well, because they're totally prepared for what to expect...and they have each other to compare notes with. They were (as I was) soooooooo ready for this...I think there's also a little post-op high (not the drugs, an emotional high) that occurs for some people.
I'm so glad you're both doing so great!!!

Robin W · 08-25-2007, 10:34 AM

Lynda..you do so well at explaining things. You're absolutely right and BOY did it help. Now that it's out I can feel the pouch taking in liquids. I'm trying to get a relationship going with HER so she doesn't get pissy on me. Now I need to vent...I still weight MORE than the day I went into the hospital! What the heck is up with that??? I thought week one was major losing week. Well this just sucks and I'm not happy about it. I have a lot (post-surgery) to be thankful for, and I truly am, but I don't want to be 4 days post-op still weighing MORE than before surgery. Is it because of the salty broths I've been eating and Dr Kelly stopping my diuretic meds? Well, no more broth for me, I'll find something else that's clear liquid that will help sustain life.

sdgrrl · 08-25-2007, 10:57 AM

Robin Dear,
Not to despair! Anytime you have anesthesia you can count on a temporary weight gain of 6 lbs or so. Add that with temporarily stopping your water pills, and there you have it. It will drop off, and when you see your doc, see if you can start taking your diuretics again. Important to help your body--drink lots of water!! Take a sip every few minutes. Water is vital for soothing your poor pouchie, flushing out the anesthetic toxins, and get you back in the groove. I predict that within the next week you will have lost the 6 surgery lbs and another 4 lbs from the surgery itself. Cool? It's good that you can have broth, try SF popsicles--they're cold (good) and don't cause water retention like broth can.

You have my phone number (I hope!) Go ahead and use it. If you don't, pm me and I will give it to you to have if you want to vent to a real person. But you'll be okay, and I know you are prepared for the healing process.