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Welcome! This is an awesome website for support and advice.

Welcome Kim! I just had surgery on the 23rd...so I am still swollen.

Super!!!! I bet that was a great feeling!

There are a few teenagers on here...I am sure you will hear from them. A big welcome to you!

Our thoughts are with you...take care of yourself.

Sounds like all the advice has been covered! Don't be too hard on yourself...look how far you have come!

Welcome!!! I dream about being able to sleep on my stomach again. *sigh*

Hi Moon and welcome!

Congrats Vine...you totally deserve it!

Super NSV!!

Cindy, it ends November 14th.

LadySplenda, I had my surgery done at the Richardson Surgery Center. The staff there was awesome! Dianne, yes I am sleeping in the recliner. I try everynight to sleep in the bed, but I always end up in the recliner. It works out to be more comfortable that way.

Hey Wade...that is what we got as well. I live in Mesquite.

What happy moment for you!

Cartwills??? lol...i will have to keep you posted. Hey Kira...hope you are doing well. were you able to get a protein shake in?

I feel pretty good today. Just alot of soreness in my port area. So far I have handled water, broth and jello with no problem. I took liquid tylenol with no problem as well as the small pain pills that Dr. B gave me. I cut them in half and take one piece at a time. I even have managed to get one protein shake down.

Congrats to you!

Yes he was great today! The entire situation went smoothly!

Hey everybody!!! I am back at home...not kicking my heels up real high yet. Feeling pain in the port area and extremely sleepy! I will keep you posted!

Hey Bridget! I am back home now as well. Sorry we didn't get to connect while we there. Other than localized pain and a horrible dry mouth, I feel somewhat normal. Glad to hear that everything went ok. One more piece of good news this morning...I had lost another 2 pounds...yea!!! huggs and I will be talking to you.

Great Lotus...I will find out exactly how you feel tomorrow! :-)

Today was an improvement: Dark green underwire with matching panties. My husband is under the impression that I have panties for everyday of the year. He says I must have a 100 pair...I said no..only one in every color that Lane Bryant had that day. Hey what can I say..I can't resist a buy 3 get 3 free sale!

Yes, I had my post op visit with him yesterday and I attended one of his seminars in July. His seems very likable and approachable.

I am having surgery with Dr. B tomorrow. I have heard a lot of good things about him. I will let you know personally how he does tomorrow.

Congratulations!!!!!!