Lucky # Sevens- July 07 Bandsters

[Caolin 0]

Looks like I'm up and running!!!

[chimboree26 24]

Good morning gang! I am up a bit early. Last night (or this morning) at 3am, I got up, took a pain pill--I'm on Dilaudid. It really helped. I don't get groggy from it, just relaxed and the pain goes away. I also finished off a Muscle Milk that I had.

Today will be a milder day compared to yesterday. I really intend on just relaxing a bit. I actually get to take a shower today, too. Yeah! Now I can get this sticky stuff off from the IV bandages.

Aunt Flo kicked into overdrive during my hospital stay. I'm sure the heparin shots had a lot to do w/that. It was just a bit yucky. But I managed.

Everyone seems to be doing well, even w/all our aches and pains. That is so great!!!

Well, I'll check back later.

[sunshine6855 0]

Hi Chimboree, I am up also. I think I just did too much yesterday so I will take it easy today. I can't go outside and walk. It is raining all day today...dreary day. I am sore this am but slept really great. I took tylenol. If it doesn't help I will take my pain med. No need trying to be stoic. I am sipping on my carnation instant Breakfast now. I haven't tried adding the Protein Powder yet...takes too much effort.

Caolin, seems to me you are feeling very well. I meant to answer the other day about cpap. I have had one for about 2 years. You get used to it pretty quick and now I don't like sleep without it. I can, but like Jeanie, I sleep better and feel better with it.

Jeanie, we will be chatting alot now that I am off work too. Have to check in with this group often or there is so much to read.

Chim, will you do a final calendar after the end of July so we have a final list of everyone who had surgery? I would appreciate it.

NewCC, I am sorry you are so nauseated. They used Zophran on me and I had no nausea.

Ruby, hope you are feeling well today.

Jainie, I don't know if I could stick to such a strict diet. I have 2 weeks full liquids, 1 week mushies, and then solids.

Lynette, hope you get that computer working. Now that I am going to be available frequently, I was looking forward to chatting with you.

Dini, Marcy, Tinkerbell and all the rest of you... GOOD MORNING!!!

[jennyl 0]

Hi all you July Bandsters!

I am Jenny and had the surgery on Thursday, 7/26. I usually just come on these boards and read, very rarely posting. I just didn't feel like I could offer too much support until I actually knew what I was dealing with. So, I'm here now and I hope I am welcome. Surgery went well. They started the surgery at about 9:30am and I was home by 3pm. They only problems I've had is gas and pain in the entire surgery area. So far, so good. I'll try to get to know each and everyone of you over the coming days.

[chimboree26 24]

Good morning Sunny and JennyL! I hear ya about the soreness. That's the worst part for me, unless I drink too much and get the uncomfortable feeling in the center of my chest. I've learned to slow down, so hopefully I've nipped that in the bud.

Yes, m'am Sunny, I will be updating our calendar. I hope to get us a new one tomorrow. I'll be going back to work on Monday. Booo...I don't want to go, but just b/c I don't like my job too much. I should be fine, pain/surgery wise.

Well, I'm off to go take my shower and then to eat my breakfast. Cream of Wheat this morning.

Later gators!

[dmtjet 0]

Caolin, Glad you are adjusting to the CPAP machine, it is awkward and something we definitely aren't used to! Takes some time to adjust!

Janiee, that is a strict Post-Op diet!!! Holy Cow, you will be dropping the pounds!!!! Hang in there!!! You can do it!!!

Tinkerbell, I am sooooo glad your chest pressure is better today! It can be miserable!!! There are aches and pains in places, you never had aches in pains, lol!

Chim, Wow, you are just impressive!!! Are you still at your parents??? Sounds like they are very helpful and supportive and that makes a world of difference! Enjoy your shower, that is such a big event, what a relief!!! Back to work on Monday already???? Man, everyone is just moving along!!!

Sunny, Sorry you are sore, Girl, but so glad you are doing well otherwise!!!! I will enjoy chatting with you during your time off!!!

Jennyl, Welcome to our group!!! Congrats on your surgery!!! Sounds like you did well! You will love this group, everyone is so nice and supportive!!! Any questions, always a response, lol!!!

Dini, Where you been, Kid???? Missing you!!! You seem to be MIA!!! Maybe you got a head start on your birthday partying, lol!!!!! Hope all is well!!!!

Lynette, Not on yet this morning!!! Hope your computer whoas are over!!! These things are great when they are working, but a PITA when they aren't, lol!!!!

Laurend, You should be peeking in here soon!!! Vacation should be over!!! We've missed you!!! Hope you had fun!!!

[sunshine6855 0]

Welcome Jenny. I had my surgery on the 26 also. I totally understand the soreness...thank goodness it is not pain. Look forward to getting to know you.

Chim, you sure are not taking too much time off from work.

[dmtjet 0]

Oh and Sunny, we are having the same kind of weather day that you are having!!! We both are in drearyville, lol!!!! Good day for a nap is what I say!! Actually, my youngest went to Myrtle Beach for a week and my oldest is home for the weekend and works at Chili's today too. So since she works a double and hubby works til 4, I gotta day to myself ... yeah for me!!!!!! I love these kind of days .... don't have to cook, clean however I want, ... it's a ME day!!!!

[Alesha 0]

Hey all. I had my surgery yesterday. Im feeling really crappy. When i first woke from the anaesthetic i was very emotional and in a lot of pain. The anaesthestist gave me two shots of morphine which was reluctant to work but did in the end. Had a crap nights sleep, awake asleep awake.......

Discharged this morning and had a nap, lying down, which was a mistake so now i have wind pains in my left shoulder:cry . I got up and made a smoothie, which was ok, actually i need to look u some nice recipes for same.

I have horrible pain also at my port site, and i cant take a big deep breath or cough as the port is catching in my rib :help:.

But after all the moaning im glad i got this done. I just cant wait for the next few days to be over:amen:

[chimboree26 24]

Welcome Jenny. I had my surgery on the 26 also. I totally understand the soreness...thank goodness it is not pain. Look forward to getting to know you.

Chim, you sure are not taking too much time off from work.

I know. I wish I could take more days off, but to be honest, I can't afford to. I think I'll be okay, though. I have a desk job and don't have to move around a bunch or lift anything. Sooo...we'll see. If I have to leave early, then I will. I won't force myself to stay if I'm uncomfortable. Health and safety first, right???

[chimboree26 24]

Hey all. I had my surgery yesterday. Im feeling really crappy. When i first woke from the anaesthetic i was very emotional and in a lot of pain. The anaesthestist gave me two shots of morphine which was reluctant to work but did in the end. Had a crap nights sleep, awake asleep awake.......

Discharged this morning and had a nap, lying down, which was a mistake so now i have wind pains in my left shoulder:cry . I got up and made a smoothie, which was ok, actually i need to look u some nice recipes for same.

I have horrible pain also at my port site, and i cant take a big deep breath or cough as the port is catching in my rib :help:.

But after all the moaning im glad i got this done. I just cant wait for the next few days to be over:amen:

Alesha, glad to hear from you! Just focus on recovering now. It will get better!

[sunshine6855 0]

Alesha, I am sorry you are feeling so bad. I felt pretty good the day after surgery. I think I did too much so now I a really sore. Hope you feel better as the day progresses.

Jeanie,

This is a great day to nap and read. However, I really need to walk some and can't do that in the rain. Maybe I will get my son to go to Walmart with me and I can walk there. I cleaned out the refrigerator and bought stuff for me and now there is no food for my mother or son. Tell me who I was thinking about before surgery:) Where did you say you lived?

Chim, my doc doesn't even want me driving until maybe Monday. He wants to see me in the office on Thursday. I guess we will talk about work then. I asked for 2 weeks off.

[chimboree26 24]

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Chim, Wow, you are just impressive!!! Are you still at your parents??? Sounds like they are very helpful and supportive and that makes a world of difference! Enjoy your shower, that is such a big event, what a relief!!! Back to work on Monday already???? Man, everyone is just moving along!!!

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Yes, I'm still at my parents' house. It does make a major difference. I can't imagine having just gone home by myself. I did enjoy my shower. It was great!!!! I was so happy and feel so much better just from that.

Thanks for the encouragement. Today will be a much slower day than yesterday. I will be definitely taking it easy. Stomach is still sore. I have an ice pack that helps. For me, I find the most difficult part is getting in and out of the bed/and or the car. We use our ab muscles for a lot, huh???

[chimboree26 24]

Alesha, I am sorry you are feeling so bad. I felt pretty good the day after surgery. I think I did too much so now I a really sore. Hope you feel better as the day progresses.

Jeanie,

This is a great day to nap and read. However, I really need to walk some and can't do that in the rain. Maybe I will get my son to go to Walmart with me and I can walk there. I cleaned out the refrigerator and bought stuff for me and now there is no food for my mother or son. Tell me who I was thinking about before surgery:) Where did you say you lived?

Chim, my doc doesn't even want me driving until maybe Monday. He wants to see me in the office on Thursday. I guess we will talk about work then. I asked for 2 weeks off.

Wow. I'm jealous. 2 weeks off sounds great!!! Wal-mart sounds like a great plan for walking. I have to go for my follow-up on Thursday. Even w/this soreness, I am so excited about my Band! Bandolina is here! Yay!

[cazulay 0]

Jennyl, welcome! You will love it here, everyone is so nice and the support you get is priceless.

Dmjet, enjoy your day 'off'!

Sunshine- I am sore too, just telling myself it will pass soon and I will so happy and healthy. My dr. told me not to drive until Tuesday, which works for me, I need some R&R time.

Chim- I also hurt when getting up and in/out of the car.

Last night DH and I went for a walk around the block and it was great. sleep wasn't so great. I hate sleeping on my back and was afraid the cats would climb on my tummy. One of them made herself comfortable between my legs and stayed there all night. I got up every 3 hours for my pain medicine, I don't do well with pain and enjoy 'drugs' very much Now this morning I crushed my pills and they tasted nasty, so I ate jell-o right after and that made it bearable. I have not eaten anything but jell-o and sugar free popsicles for 2 days now and am not hungry, so I will just enjoy the feeling while it lasts. I don't think I had more than 150 cal. yesterday and I am not cranky or anything, boy I love this band already!!!!:whoo: Now I am thinking I am going to have some chicken broth today to get some nutrition in, even though I am taking Vitamins it seems to me I will get mal-nourished on jell-o only.

I have set the timer for 60 minutes intervals, this way I know when to get up and walk around for a bit. I have an ice pack on my tummy and a heating pad on my shoulder. Nothing hurts badly at all, but again I am not one for pain.