It's Done!

[annak4 1]

Well, I had my sleeve surgery on Tuesday, 12/22. Things went very well. Dr. Nick said I had a very small amount of scar tissue from the band and was pleased that my surgery was only abour 15 min. longer than a regular (non-revision) procedure. He said that sometimes they are 2-3 hours longer. They kept me an extra night in the hospital because of some nausea and some low grade fever. My allergies decided to act up so I've been dealing with that too. The nurse practitioner said the drainage from my sinuses is filling my pouch making it harder for me to drink all I should as fast as I could.

I'm still feeling pretty blech right now but can tell the stomach swelling is better because drinking is much easier. I probably over did it a little today traveling to my brother's house, but plan to be a vegetable at home the next few days, except for my walking, of course.

Thanks for all of your support. The forum has been great and has made things so much easier.

[i1Linda 15]

Thanks for the update Anna. I'm glad everything went well for you. Take it easy, get your rest, get in your walking and sip, sip, sip. You are on the sleeved side now. :thumbup:

Merry Christmas!

[Tiffykins 672]

YAY YAY I'm so very happy to hear an update from you ! ! ! Take care of yourself, and rest up.

[cajun 46]

Anna, welcome to the loser's bench.

[barbannn 4]

Anna,

Hope you are resting after yesterday's travels. But, look at you - traveling only a few days after the procedure. So glad you are home and healin'. Are you able to take anything for the allergies to help? I take allergy shots, and before the shots, I will take an Alavert - they dissolve (taste like baby aspirin) and are basically Claritin. My allergies are nuts right now too, Cedar is doing its thing. Hope to see you on the 29th.

Edited December 26, 2009 by barbannn
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[twobluecats 1]

So glad to hear from you, and it was great seeing you in the hospital. You did fabulous, and I'm glad you decided to stay an extra night so they could care for you.

Be sure to keep us updated on your progress! You will do great!

Theresa

[shutterbug 1]

Congratulations on the surgery... hope you are having a wonderful Holiday and update us with your progress! :thumbup:

[wannabehealthy 0]

Congrats on your surgery Anna! Sounds like everything is going well so far. Be sure to not over-exert yourself!

Kathy

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