Hi all

just checkin in. Things went great. I had a little case of nerves and started shaking in the elevator but everyone here is great (ive never even been in the hospital.. much less have surgery). I'm up and around and cant wait for those ice chips i was promised for Breakfast.

I woke this afternnon with a satisfird grin on my face. I thought to myself... "ive done it, I get to havethe life I want now."

I'm sure I have to contend with much more once the pain killers and iv fluids are gone... but for now all is good. :thumbup:

Thanks

Stacey

ps sickofrollercoaster. It aint no big thang

Stacy welcome to the loser's bench, I promise it's a great place to be ! ! !

Once you get your ice chips, I'm sure you'll feel better. Take care of yourself, sip, walk, and repeat.

Yey! Good to hear you're doing great! Mmm, ice chips. :blushing: I remember when I was in the hospital I was so irritated because the night nurse let me sip some apple juice and then the nurse the next morning said I couldn't have any. :sad0: Apparently I wasn't supposed to have juice that early, lol! Loved the p.s. by the way!

YAY!!! So happy for you! You will already be well on your way to being a true LOSER by the time I have mine done! congrats!

Awesome! I love the positive outlook and start to this--you are going to do great!

ROCK THAT SLEEVE!!

Congratulations, strap yourself in and get ready for an awesome ride!! :blushing:

You go girl! So happy to read that everything went well for you!

Congrat! You think you are smiling now...just wait.

Thanks guys.

I'm lucky to have been sleeved with a woman who has had two c-sections. she's at my door every 10 minutes or so preaching the value of walking. Shes my drill sargent and i'm thankful for her.

take care all

stacey

Congrats to you. Can't wait to follow your progress!

Lori

That is great to hear! YAY for pain killers. lol

I can't wait to hear all about your experience as I'll be at the same hospital as you just one month behind.

Good good! I'm so glad you have a drill sargeant. It really will help you. I am so excited to watch your journey!!!

Stacey, are you on a laptop? How is your cell service there? I am debating on whether or not to bring my laptop. My Mom will be with me, want to make sure she is not bored!

Stacey

Congrats sleeve sista!!!!!!!! So happy you have done it and it is behind you!! The rest is gravy....well maybe not gravy but pretty cool!!

I'm also glad that you have someone there who will help you through all of this, listen to her she knows what she is talking about! The more you walk the faster you heal! Every surgery I have had, I have walked as soon as possible and as much as possible. I have had upwards of 20 surgeries if not more (I really need to count them)

Good luck, happy losing and keep us posted!!

emerald.

you have no worries at this hospital. Its very well staffed and clean. Most of the staff have some english and there is usually one fully bilingual person on shift.

Are using Dr Rod? He has been wonderful. Really, as far as surgery goes its a great place.

sickofrollercoaster

Yea, I'm really glad I brought my laptop as tv is in spanish. I downloaded movies from itunes before coming. I have a little net book though. I wouldnt want to carry around a big lap top but if your mother is willing to lug it with her its nice to have.

Whatever you do take lots of gas x.

tomorrow we head down for our final leak test and then its off to the hotel. Had a little tea and a few bites of Jello. Very nauseating at first but I managed to get a few bites in.

Take care all

thanks for the support

Oh how exciting! I'm so happy to hear that it is a good place. Yes, I too am being sleeved by Dr.Rod. My date is Friday, May 21st.

So is there wifi? I was so hoping for some english channels. I'm thinking of bringing a portable dvd player as I don't own a notebook but I might consider buying one if there is an easy way to get online.

I'm glad to hear all is okay with you. How many others are there with you? Also how many got sleeves?

Here's to a speedy recover! :001_tongue: