I made it through surgery and my pain is being managed. Actually looking forward to walking some tonight. The doc has been hesitant to let me walk just yet. And...I'm not hungry!

So sorry to hear this! Where did you have your surgery?

http://www.yournewhealth.net/ Dr Stephen Hamn

Geez Frisco, that's AWFUL!!! Are you pleased with your care, or do you think it was less than competent?

You still did the right thing. I figure -- for me personally -- it was a choice between the risk of a quick death under the knife, or a slow death under the fat.

Hope you're still HOPEFUL!!

The care is fine just tired of the f'ing place. I miss my family and home

Thank you!

How are you doing? Are you home yet? Hoping things are well, please update us when you can.

I got home yesterday at 3pm. At 7:30 Feeding pump was delivered and setup that runs while I sleep. Was taught by the nurse on how to hang my iv, spike the bag, change lines and how to flush my picc and basically said I was on my own but can call the 24 on call line if needed. 3 weeks of this and I'm hoping it goes by fast. It is a God send to be home. So if this is what it takes to be home, so be it. I keep telling myself this is only temporary. The silver lining is that I have lost 27 lbs in 12 days. Trying to stay hydrated as much as possible is hard. I basically add 4 ounces of water into my tube periodically to reach 28 oz of water in top of flushes and putting in 4 oz of protein 4 times a day....and flushing after that too so the line doesn't clog. I did have two jp drains and one was removed. I hope to have the other taken out at next week's appt. Its like grown with me so I know it's gonna hurt when its removed. Oh to be able to sleep on my side again.

Checking in with you Frisco. How are you doing buddy?

Well I've been home for a week. Tube was kinked abd had it adjusted yesterday. I've started throwing up saliva. Looks like it is from build up of stomach acid. Doc just called in some meds for me just now to help with nausea and the acid. Two more weeks on the tube but I requested a scan leak test for next week in hopes I can get this tube out. I've had it since 11/8. Just take it day by day and glad to be home. Don't want to go back to the hospital.

Poor Frisco!!! Please dont be too discouraged, if you can. This will heal, and things WILL improve. Do you have a support system to visit you, help with chores, etc? Thinking of you!

So sorry to hear this happened to you. I had a minor complication after my recent surgery and felt scared. I can't imagine how you r feeling. Today I am very thankful that things are in the right path for me and I pray things keep moving in a positive direction for you. Best wishes.

I'm down 75 lbs and now wearing extra large shirts and went from a size 50 pant to 42!!! Now that I'm over the complications and released to exercise, y'all watch out!!

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So glad you are doing better! You look FANTASTIC!!!

So glad to read your upbeat update! Best wishes!