Headed to hospital for surgery at 10am PST. I'm so ready for this next phase of my life!! I'd be lying if I said I wasn't nervous at all, but it's more eager anticipation of how different life will be. Looking forward to eating to to live instead of living to eat, and to be able to be more active with my family. I'd be grateful if you could spare a couple of minutes to say a prayer for me and the surgical team. Thanks so much!! Blessings...xoxo

Good luck and God bless!!!

Good luck you where in my prayers all day. Wishing you a safe and easy recovery

Hope all went well... Don't forget to walk, walk, walk!

I hope you are doing well!

Hi everyone! I'm doing well. Thanks so much for your thoughts and prayers!! The gas pain has been brutal, but it's getting better. It is in my neck/shoulders. Nausea is getting better too. I've walked and been sucking on ice chips. This hospital and staff are wonderful. I am so blessed!!!

Goodnight,

Maria

I am so glad to hear you are doing well! Keeping you in my thoughts!

Glad you are well. I had bad gas in my back and shoulders too. My hubby gave me a great massage post op day 4 and we walked a lot. That helped get it all out. Good luck! Welcome to the other side!

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Praying you are having a great day and feeling better each hour.

I came home last night (day after surgery). If it weren't for these gas pains in my shoulders, I'd feel great. Today I'm focused on getting my fluids in. It feels great to be on the other side! Thanks for your thoughts and prayers!

So glad you r doing well. I have heard from several sources about the gas pains...glad to know so i wont think im having a heart attack...surgery sept 24...im praying for your continued smooth recovery and new life.

That's awesome your doing great !!!

Thanks everyone!! In the surgery prep area now. The one nurse couldn't get my IV started in either arm. I've never had that problem before and I've had about 5 other surgical procedures before. :-/

It was probably her first day on the job. I seam to get those to often. Boo to the new people that can't find what's in their face.

I came home last night (day after surgery). If it weren't for these gas pains in my shoulders, I'd feel great. Today I'm focused on getting my fluids in. It feels great to be on the other side! Thanks for your thoughts and prayers!

How was your pain?

Happy to hear that your surgery went well & are at home resting! May God bless you with a speedy recovery. Congrats on being on the loser's bench!!

It was probably her first day on the job. I seam to get those to often. Boo to the new people that can't find what's in their face.

You're probably right!! I could tell from the moment she walked into the room that she lacked confidence. My only request was to place the IV in my left arm because I can't stand going to the bathroom and having to wipe with an IV on my hand or arm. She checked both arms and went for the left one. I even tried to reassure her that I'm not afraid of needles, etc. Well, she blew the vein. She proceeded to blow the right side too then had the nerve to tell me she should have listened to her instinct. Umm....what instinct because you blew both sides?!?! At least she had the confidence to walk out and get another nurse before poking me again. Now I have two large blackish purple bruises on my arms to remember her by.

As for my pain...well, if it weren't for these stupid, excruciating gas pains in my shoulders, I'd be great. My stomach is sore, but it's totally manageable without pain meds. I'm still taking meds though because of the gas pains. I talked to the nurse today and I'm doing everything I can do, so it just has to run its course.