I rolled on as the sky grew dark

I put the pedal down to make some time

There's something good waitin' down this road I'm pickin' up whatever's mine

Here we go!

Amanda Rae

Oakley and Blue... and Amanda... it will be so awesome to have you all on the sidelines when I am there!

Amanda... I really can't tell you how much this has eased my mind... the 1st is right around the corner and I the excitement mixed with fear is a little overwhelming at times. I am completely at ease with Dr. Aceves but it makes it so much more "real" to watch someone as they actually go through the process!

Did you get your drain taken out yet???? Oh... one more thing... please tell me I won't wake up with a catheter in? I can tinkle on my own thank you very much.

Darcy

Amanda I am so glad you are doing so well. I have loved your posts and have brought a smile and a giggle to me more than once today! Loved the Smurf and Buffet comments. What has everyone thought of you taking pictures? That will hopefully be me!

Oakley and Blue... and Amanda... it will be so awesome to have you all on the sidelines when I am there!

Amanda... I really can't tell you how much this has eased my mind... the 1st is right around the corner and I the excitement mixed with fear is a little overwhelming at times. I am completely at ease with Dr. Aceves but it makes it so much more "real" to watch someone as they actually go through the process!

Did you get your drain taken out yet???? Oh... one more thing... please tell me I won't wake up with a catheter in? I can tinkle on my own thank you very much. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Darcy

My drain was removed today. Like most people report. It was quite an unusual sensation. Unpleasant but not painful.

No catheter. I peed in a bed pan while in recovery. Kinda made a lil mess. They cleaned it all up in my room.

Everyone was very attentive. Some language barrier with the nurses but we all managed to work around it.

Amanda Rae

Took a very long, and hot, walk to the mall today. Totally kicked my butt! Heading back home tomorrow. I'm missing my family.

Amanda Rae

wooohooooo!

Thanks Amanda .... as a nurse... I have never seen a drain like the one they use... at least not here in the states.... or the use of a colostomy bag for drainage collection. It just gave me a little freak moment when I saw pictures on another persons blog. I know that will be the one thing I want out as soon as possible... even if it means I have to drink smurf punch and a barium cocktail!

Whew... so glad there is no catheter! I think I'd rather pee myself than have one!

I am really lucky that the friend that is coming with me speaks Spanish fluently. I'm sure that will make things much easier in the communication department.

So glad you are doing so well and looking forward to hearing all about your first couple of weeks post-op!

Darcy

I just saw your second post... wtg!!! I have been watching the temps there and it looks to be hot...hot...hot!!!! I'm sure your family really misses you too!

Darcy

Thanks Amanda .... as a nurse... I have never seen a drain like the one they use... at least not here in the states.... or the use of a colostomy bag for drainage collection. It just gave me a little freak moment when I saw pictures on another persons blog. I know that will be the one thing I want out as soon as possible... even if it means I have to drink smurf punch and a barium cocktail!

Whew... so glad there is no catheter! I think I'd rather pee myself than have one!

I am really lucky that the friend that is coming with me speaks Spanish fluently. I'm sure that will make things much easier in the communication department.

So glad you are doing so well and looking forward to hearing all about your first couple of weeks post-op!

Darcy

The colostomy style bag actually got in the way a lot less than the drain bulb I had for gall bladder several years ago. Although I was just as happy to get rid of both of them! Good riddance to the drain.

The worst part of my experience was the nausea and vomiting. I expected it, as anesthesia affects me that way, but it sucked. My back hurts. No pain meds since actual surgery day.

I am slowly grasping the "Art of Sipping". And burping. And tooting.

Amanda Rae

Maybe I will get a suntan?

Amanda Rae

You seem soooo positive and happy you make me smile, see ---->

Way to go girl.. On your way to a rewarding journey with the rest of us

Oh Amanda... sorry about the nausea... I am really worried about that too as I have the same reaction to anesthesia. I would rather have pain that nausea! I heaved for hours and hours after being banded. I also have to talk to them about the fact that they had a hard time with me after my last surgery... had to keep reminding me to breath. Once I was fully awake and heaving... voila... no more breathing problems...lol.

I hope you do get a little sun glow to take home with you! I am am one pale chick... it would take a lot of sun to change my color to anything but red!

The sipping and burping thing might be easier for me too since I often have to do that with my band. I am fairly accomplished at tooting as well...hehehehe.

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I am happy and positive. I'm glad to have been able share everyone's journey and my journey with everyone! It's a positive experience.

Btw, I do get hunger pangs but the actual thought of eating? Blech!

Amanda Rae

Oh Amanda... sorry about the nausea... I am really worried about that too as I have the same reaction to anesthesia. I would rather have pain that nausea! I heaved for hours and hours after being banded. I also have to talk to them about the fact that they had a hard time with me after my last surgery... had to keep reminding me to breath. Once I was fully awake and heaving... voila... no more breathing problems...lol.

I hope you do get a little sun glow to take home with you! I am am one pale chick... it would take a lot of sun to change my color to anything but red!

The sipping and burping thing might be easier for me too since I often have to do that with my band. I am fairly accomplished at tooting as well...hehehehe.

An accomplished tooter? We could start a band!

Amanda Rae

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Lol! Git it, girl!

Amanda you have become a true inspiration to myself as well as many others...you are always positive and constantly making me laugh...you make my nervousness and anxiety of all of this unknown calm down tremendously...thank you for all of your posts and being my inspiration!!