Malaika

I feel great considering I had major surgery 2 weeks ago. There is no pain at any of the incision points. I am back to work. I am tired and I can only attribute that to the fact that I've yet to find anytype of Protein I can tolerate - everything is so sweet I can't stand more than a sip or two. I think that will change when I am able to begin mushies and eat cottage cheese and such. My fiance has decided to have the surgery, too, and so I believe we'll be heading back down to Mexicali on 7/10.

WELCOME, WELCOME WELCOME!!! I had my surgery on 6/12/09 - so 2 weeks ago today. My surgeon was Albeto Aceves in Mexicali, Mexico and don't believe that I could have picked a better surgeon or location. The entire procedure was wonderful. The pain from the surgery is minimal - right after surgery I had pain in my left shoulder blade from the gas - then the next day it was under my left boob ... and then it was gone. Other than that the only other "pain" I had - if you can truly call it that - was where the drain was -- and it wasn't truly pain, more of a tenderness. As for the gas - a heating pad helped alot ... And think about it ... it's a time in your life when everyone is really HAPPY when you fart and belch :lol0: The past two weeks have been good. I was released from the hospital after 3 nights and each day is better. I went back to work 1 week after my surgery and have been there every day since. The only thing I struggle with at this time is getting in all of the required Protein (60-70 gms) and fluids. Since the surgery, everything is so sickening sweet, that I can only tolerate about 2 sips of anything. I have found that I am able to tolerate tomato Soup and tonight I am having reduced sodium cream of chicken and while it still tastes a bit salty, it does taste good. If you have any other questions, as away.

Sleep is a wonderful thing ... so glad I'm sleeping through the night again, finally! I read it as a NSV ... so maybe my brain isnt fully functioning yet. Good thing it's Friday.

How exciting for her - and you -- she will be happy to have you there ... all will be well. She'll be in great hands and at a great hospital. I will keep you in my prayers. I think the reason Dr. Aceves is doing surgery on a Sunday is that he was attending a conference in Texas, so I am sure he has a backlog of surgeries that people want to get done. We'll look for your posts -- tell "Jaffa's wife" to enjoy her last meal :lol0:

:biggrin0:http://www.toilette-humor.com/cartoon.html Have a great day - hope this link works :lol0: and remember ...SMILE -- it makes people wonder what you've been up to

I work with a gal who had encounters with MJ in New York ... she said he was very paranoid about his privacy; however was nice and soft spoken ... and loved to spend money. Welcome to our "pad" -- it's very nice if I must say so myself.

I'm lucky in that regard, I've got my choice of a Costco or Sam's both within about 4 miles from my house. Sam's is closer so I generally go there; sometimes I travel to Costco. DF won't go to Costco with me, though, as it's always too crowded for his liking.

Yes, that's true - you've got a good point -- we do need the site to be fed so it doesn't go belly up ... *sigh* okay fine, I'll just be more careful and not let my little point fall on the hyperlink. *head down ... shuffling out of here now *:lol0:

I HATE the fact that everytime you type band or lapband that it hypertexes and if you're mouse accidently rests on it you get "information" -- frustrates the heck out of me. Is there a way to turn that off? Is it really necessary for it to hypertext -- I mean, come on, doesn't everyone on this site know what the sleeve is or know about the sleeve? Does this bother anyone else or am I just being overly picky?

I'm sure Alex will take care of the problem PDQ

Sorry - my daughter-in-law and grandson were over for dinner and play time and didn't leave until 9; then I had to read all the posts, after cleaning up the kitchen, loading the dishwasher -- and I'm going to bed very soon. I had a really rough day today - felt like I was going to through up all day and nothing I did got rid of the feeling. I walked in the front door, kissed DF and said I'm going to bed, please wake me up at 6:15 (company was to be here at 6:30), climbed into bed and I was out ... I'm not ready to go back to bed and hope that tomorrow is a better day!

They didn't hit me until 2 days after I was home -- Wednesday & Thursday -- and that was the only issues I had. I think you'll probably be okay for the flight ... just if you feel the need to pass gas - you might want to go to the restroom just in case you make the "wrong" decision, if you know what I mean.

I'm sorry ... what was your question? I forgot .... LOL - just kidding. I've heard that the effects of anesthesia can cause temporary memory loss ... me, I just feel a bit ditzy, but not any more forgetful than I was before the surgery.

Eyfura has a fear of needles -- she would be able to tell you of her experience. As for the IV - mine was put in in the OR and I wasn't "there" for it ... the pills they give you beforehand are very nice. I have no memory of any of it. I will say that the gal who drew my blood did the best job of anyone who has ever taken blood -- I always bruise -- heck, after she took out the needle, you couldn't even see where the puncture was ... that was just amazing to me.

:biggrin0: that's if we could all decide on the same soup! That's too funny -- but oh so true! I think Cyates is venturing off to Lebanon in the near future aren't you?

It's like 17 carbs for 1/2 the can and I can usually get 4 servings out of each can, so I don't think that it's that bad -- especially since it seems be the only thing that doesn't taste nasty to me at this point in time. I also buy the low sodium so I don't swell up.

I don't know the statistics; however, I do know that Ruthi, Bob and I went out walking around the evening before our surgeries and we walked several blocks and no one bothered us, heckled us, stared at us or anything ... we walked by a park-like area and it was very clean and did not appear to have any homeless people sleeping or milling about ... I didn't feel unsafe at all. We also walked around the hospital alot and again, never felt the least bit worried for my safety.

I was told 15 - however, I've found that I'm very bad at quessing what things weigh -- I know both my dogs are over 15 so cannot lift them -- which really ticks Riley off because he has such short little legs (Shitzu) that he isn't able to get on the bed by himself. If I think it's going to be too heavy, I just ask someone to help me with it - so far everyone has been great.

It must have been really bad for you to smell it. I seem to have developed superheroic smelling since my surgery ... I hope it returns more to normal down the road.

YAY!!!!!! So happy you posted!!! You, Rosebud and I need to get together sometime -- she lives down in 7Hills area. Rosebud was sleeved by Dr. Aceves, too! Welcome!!!

That's awesome Elisabeth - I'm so happy for you and that you now know your hard work is paying off and people are taking notice. That has to feel good.

I heard about both of them at work this morning -- Farrah's death, althoug it didn't come as a surpise, was still sad. Michael's death was a total shock. I agree with you on his upbringing. And, I, too immediately wondered what would happen to his children and what major changes would be coming in their lives.

sure you can - just open the chat in a separate window - log in - and voila - you can read posts and chat by switching between the two windows. This is the only way I can get that chat room to open so I have no choice, but I enjoy being able to switch between the two.

Holy HECK - 4 weeks??? I figured that's about what you took off for a TT, not a sleeve. I'd be out of my mind being off work for 4 weeks ... unless of course I was doing something really fun!

THAT would be pretty bad (and sad, too) ... HA!