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sandi · 07-16-2004, 07:01 PM

I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm home and I feel relatively fantastic!

Of course there's some pain, most of it is when I try to get up out of a low chair or from laying flat in the bed, but, John got me a pillow wedge today, so I FINALLY got some sleep, and, NO Christina my dear sweet friend, I didn't take the valium, because the horrible nurse on that floor that night, didn't offer it, and she even made me sleep in my clothes!!!!! hmpft!!! That is the ONLY complaint I have about my experience with Pomerado.
Dr. Callery said that surgery went very well, with no complications or difficulties. I had a problem yesterday though, when they took the Foley out, they told me when I voided 200 cc's I could go home... well, it took till 11:00 last night to do that!! sheesh!
and then it was only 50 cc's and I had to have a special chair to do that! THEN, the nurse, Cindy was her name, she was magnificent, she had to do a straight cath, and she got 100 cc's of residual urine, so, they knew I was just retaining fluid, hence the 10 pounds that I gained after surgery! My luck! LOL ... But, they said I could home, by the time they got all their paper work done and we loaded up the car with all the beautiful flowers, bears, cards and balloons I got, it was just passed 1:00am when we pulled into the driveway.... exhausted, yes, we all three were... I couldn't sleep, I just couldn't find a comfortable spot.. today though, after the wedge that John brought home, he's wanted to give me a wedgie for years, *wink* lol I was able to finally have a good nap.

I just have to say, that if there's anyone out there who doubts the support that comes from this group, you better do some heavy soul-searching....
I had 12 visitors from this group, not counting family that came... Some of you know how my eyeballs are located in my kidneys I'm just a very sentimental and tender-hearted person, on Wednesday night I was very emotional with the show of care and support that came from the people of this group..... John and I and my mother Dorothy are so grateful to each one of you for taking the time to come to the hospital...
Thank you..... Karen, Christina, thank you for the bear and the card, he's so soft.. Renee and her hubby Scott, Tonya and her mom Linda, Andi, thank you for the balloon, Katy, thanks for the clothes, they're going to sure come in handy, Dale, Suzanne, thank you for the great card showing what is GOING to happen on the "other side", Graycee, thanks for the clothes and the food that will come in handy and Tracie, girlfriend, you spent hours with me, late into the evenings, helping with things that the nurses should have done, when I was just miserable, and John had left to take my mother home, there you were, at my right hand... thank you my friend, you were my life saver!! Love ya!
Thank you everybody who called John to check on me, you ALL will never know how much those calls, and the visits meant to me, and to him too. Without all of you on this group, I don't think I would have made it this far, you ALL owe yourselves a pat on the back, and gold star on your foreheads!! teeheee
I know this has been long, and some of you may not read all of it, but, at the same time, I know some of you will, take this note of thanks to your hearts, because, that's where it's coming from....... mine!!!!

Much love, from the other side!!

Woody · 07-16-2004, 07:16 PM

Hi Sandi,

Even though I wasn't a part of the group, I thought I'd still welcome you to the other side. I'm glad everything went well for you. Now rest, sip and walk..... you're gonna do great.

Woody
4-24-02
350/235

Tonya's Mom · 07-16-2004, 08:58 PM

Tonya finally made it to the other side today...she had surgery at 8:30 this morning. She had lap and Dr. Potts was in to see me at 11:45. He was in again at 5:30 checking on her. She did awesome. Her surgery was just over 3 hours thats great for a lap they say. Her nurse said she is the first patient she has had who didn't have to have oxygen after surgery. I came home to eat and rest a little(we went in at midnight and had been up since 4:30 am yesterday...what a long night and day....but she is in great hands her nurse is wonderful...and when I left she was enjoying her DRIP 2 clicks and she sleeps for an hour. She was up and walking with no problems...but I had to let you all know she is doing good tonight. Hugs to you all!!!! Linda

crystyll · 07-16-2004, 10:31 PM

SANDI & TONYA
IAM GLAD ALL IS WELL EVERYONE IS OK IAM SORRY I DID NOT MAKE IT TO SEE YOU GUYS BUT BELEIVE ME I WAS WITH YOU IN MY THOUGHTS ALL DAY I CHECKED THE FORUM OFTEN AND READ ALL THE UP DATES

ILL SEE YOU ALL AT THE NEXT MEETING IF THERE IS ONE BEFORE MY DATE AUG 6 TH AM ILL HAVE TO LOOK AT THE CALENDER AND SEE
KEEP POSTING CRYSTYLL

Tracie · 07-16-2004, 10:39 PM

Awwww, Sandi, you are so sweet. You would have done the same for me. I feel very privileged to have you as a friend. I am so proud of you...

Karen Wright · 07-16-2004, 10:52 PM

Sandi,

You know I have nothing but love for you baybee!!!! I was thrilled to visit you and am so happy that everything went so well. You are a lucky woman Sandi....so many people love you so much....you are doing great!!

Big hugs!!

Christina · 07-17-2004, 08:15 PM

Sandi,

I would not have missed seeing you for the world. I felt awful after I had received so many visits in ICU from everyone that I could not visit them afterwards.. like Tracie and Karen and Tami because I still had an open wound in my incision. That is why I was so greatful to be able to visit with you.. you are the nicest most gracious person I have ever met and I would never have missed seeing you in the hospital. I can't believe you had to sleep in your clothes and no valium.. sheesh what were they thinking???!!!! I hope nobody else has to deal with that.. welcome to the other side girlfriend you made it!!! YAY!!! Congrats!!!

I love you girl.. take care and have a good "hell week" lol

sandi · 07-18-2004, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Woody

Hi Sandi,

Even though I wasn't a part of the group, I thought I'd still welcome you to the other side. I'm glad everything went well for you. Now rest, sip and walk..... you're gonna do great.

Woody
4-24-02
350/235

Hi Woody!

Hey, you were a part of that group in spirit Thank you so much for your note and kind thoughts.
I'm finding that I want to "entertain" everyone here and so I'm not getting enough rest, I can tell, and as for sipping, Kelly told me I'm "not doing it right" LOL
I'm taking in air when I take those tiny tiny sips of liquid, and believe me, they ARE tiny, but, nonetheless, I'm still burping and she said I'm not supposed to. So, now I'm concentrating when I swallow... is THAT hard to do after 56 years of just swallowing!!!!! What a scream this ride is, I'm having a blast and hanging on for dear life!

sandi · 07-18-2004, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by crystyll

SANDI & TONYA
IAM GLAD ALL IS WELL EVERYONE IS OK IAM SORRY I DID NOT MAKE IT TO SEE YOU GUYS BUT BELEIVE ME I WAS WITH YOU IN MY THOUGHTS ALL DAY I CHECKED THE FORUM OFTEN AND READ ALL THE UP DATES

ILL SEE YOU ALL AT THE NEXT MEETING IF THERE IS ONE BEFORE MY DATE AUG 6 TH AM ILL HAVE TO LOOK AT THE CALENDER AND SEE
KEEP POSTING CRYSTYLL

Thank you Crystll, your support was felt all the way, and August the 6th will be here before you know it girl!!! Hang on!!

God Speed~

sandi · 07-18-2004, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tracie

Awwww, Sandi, you are so sweet. You would have done the same for me. I feel very privileged to have you as a friend. I am so proud of you...

Tracie,
I'M the one who is priviledged to you as MY friend....

Thank you for everything, all of your caring and words of support through all of this, you're simply "mahvelous dahling"
Love you!