Obesity surgery

5 Responses to “On the other side!!!!”

1. Neva Marjory Says:
   August 30th, 2005 at 8:11 am

   Hey Lauren,

   Well guys, I’m SOOO happy to be on the other side - thanks to all who
   supported: Shelley, Gloria, Susan, Pam, Yvonne - everyone!!
   WHERE IS BETTINA?? - We both had surgery Jan 2 - I came home today -
   HAS SHE SHOWED YET???
   Anyway - Surgery was supposed to take 2 hrs with the gallbladder and
   took almost four!!! My Dr. is the best! Said it was CHALLENGING!
   Scartissue from gallbladder problems and 2 C-sections.
   I thanked him for not cutting me open - I really wanted LAP for
   recovery time.
   A few ?’s:
   1) Gurgling sounds through my stomach, loud, is this normal?
   2) Very soft, runny bowel movements (Sorry)
   3) 2 sips of soup or water is enough at one time - is this ok?
   
   4) Slight burning sensation at one incisional site - the one that was
   packed - and is kind of melting back together?

   Other than that, trouble getting comfortable- to be expected - and
   I’m freezing cold!!! I think I miss the morphine drip!
   Oh well - great to be back in one piece and starting on this
   wonderful journey! (By the way, I bought this book too, called ONE
   DAY MY SOUL JUST OPENED UP - 40 days and 40 nights toward spiritual
   strength and personal growth. I’m gonna do this, too. I figure I
   have a lot to be grateful for!!

   Thanks all
   Lauren
   LAP RNY 1/02/03
   317/???

2. Phoebe Tyesha Says:
   August 30th, 2005 at 5:53 pm

   Well guys, I’m SOOO happy to be on the other side - thanks to all who
   supported: Shelley, Gloria, Susan, Pam, Yvonne - everyone!!
   WHERE IS BETTINA?? - We both had surgery Jan 2 - I came home today -
   HAS SHE SHOWED YET???
   Anyway - Surgery was supposed to take 2 hrs with the gallbladder and
   took almost four!!! My Dr. is the best! Said it was CHALLENGING!
   Scartissue from gallbladder problems and 2 C-sections.
   I thanked him for not cutting me open - I really wanted LAP for
   recovery time.
   A few ?’s:
   1) Gurgling sounds through my stomach, loud, is this normal?
   2) Very soft, runny bowel movements (Sorry)
   3) 2 sips of soup or water is enough at one time - is this ok?
   4) Slight burning sensation at one incisional site - the one that was
   packed - and is kind of melting back together?
   

   Other than that, trouble getting comfortable- to be expected - and
   I’m freezing cold!!! I think I miss the morphine drip!
   Oh well - great to be back in one piece and starting on this
   wonderful journey! (By the way, I bought this book too, called ONE
   DAY MY SOUL JUST OPENED UP - 40 days and 40 nights toward spiritual
   strength and personal growth. I’m gonna do this, too. I figure I
   have a lot to be grateful for!!

   Thanks all
   Lauren
   LAP RNY 1/02/03
   317/???

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3. Priscilla Dennise Says:
   August 31st, 2005 at 9:02 am

   WELCOME TO THE OTHERSIDE!!!! You are very welcome and
   yes the things you have are normal…my stomach still
   gurggles it sounds very funny but my doc says that it
   just says hey I am here and working.
   Gloria

4. Blaine Kacy Says:
   September 12th, 2005 at 2:07 am

   Hi Lauren,
   I thought about you and Bettina alot. I read the post where she had to stay
   a little longer because of fever. Hope she is back soon. I had my post-op
   appt. today. Friday will be 3 weeks and I have lost 23#. I have been real
   good about going and getting my 2mi walk in. I am wearing a pair of pants
   that have been in my too small stack. My doc took me off my last blood
   pressure pill and he said my diabetes is no longer an issue. I feel good
   and have had no problems. I hope you enjoy the same experience.

   Shell

5. Lucille Cain Says:
   September 14th, 2005 at 5:41 am

   - Hey Shelley:
   Thanks for your message. I actually logged on to see if there’s a
   post from Bettina yet. Perhaps I’ll e-mail her husband for an update.
   That’s awesome after 3 weeks!! When did you start walking? I’m a
   week out today and I’m not sure when I can begin. Did you have LAP?-
   Also, please tell me what your daily intake is? So far I’m still
   petty much CLEAR liquids but I think I’m ready for a little variety -
   not really hungry though –How about you? Please advise.
   Thanks,
   Lauren
   LAP RNY 1/02/03
   317/???
   -

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