October 14th surgery update

[Kpar909956 87]

I thought prior to surgery that I would be on here updating the day of surgery, but as you can see that did not happen. I had surgery at 10:30 and was in my room by 2:30. Surgery took a little longer than expected because a Gist tumor was found on my stomach. dr said it wasn't in a good spot and he had thought about changing my procedure to gastric bypass instead of the sleeve, but was successful in removing the tumor so he was able to do sleeve. He believes the tumor is begin but did send it to pathology. He had to make an extra staple line to remove it since it was not in the area they were cutting out. I don't have any pain unless I move. I came home 10/16/2014. I am very glad my husband took the week off to be with me. Crushing meds. yuck I found it easier to take them with a popsicle melted to slush or adding crystal light powder to it. I am drinking slow started using a spoon at first, but now sipping through a straw. Gas pain is not too bad. I was having spasms which I thought was bad gas, but dr put me on a spasm med and it helps better than the pain bill. My followup apt is 10/23/2014. On Clear liquids until I see him. I have no craving or even care to eat. Trying to get all my fluids in. I thought it would be hard to drink, but I am not having any issues. I have not weighed myself as my scale is upstairs and I am staying downstairs right now. I did lose 13 lbs on the preop. Hope everyone that has had there surgery are feeling better each day. Good luck to those to come. please ask me any questions. I will try to answer;

[Comeflywithme 402]

Awwww... you're a trooper. Feel better and praying for a quick and smooth recovery.

[jessiquoi 623]

thanks for the update! i hope pathology comes back with good news.