Sitting in the hospital crying

[serendipity1457 11]

Just wanted to give an update to you guys I came home on 1/12 feeling 110% better than when I came in. I asked my surgeon and the pulmonary specialist to explain to me what happened. Basically, I had the rare (although from what I heard from nurses, post op bleeding is not that rare ) post operative bleeding complication. When they did the 2nd abdominal surgery, that put me at risk do develop the Fluid around my lungs (apparently any abdominal surgery heightens this risk) and the effusion caused the abcess. I felt like a total freak because others I know who have had this sugery had 0 complications. I'm still quite tired and unable to sleep on my side from the soreness. I gained 25lbs of Water weight from all the fluids and transfusions (ironic right? Come in for WLS and gain 25lbs lol) so in 15 days I've lost 44lbs. I'm just glad to be out of the hospital! Spent 8 nights, 10 days there. People have ready asked me, was it worth it? Baring any future complications, I would say yes! Even being tired, getting that weight off makes it easier to move around and I look forward to being able to swim and exercise more thanks.for the support guys!

[slimntrimshel 18]

What great news. I'm glad that is behind you!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I am so glad to hear you are better. Thank you for the update. It will only get better from here.

[rking 484]

Thank goodness you are home and ok! Great news to hear. Thanks for the update. Nothing but good stuff from here!!!'n

[soflgrl 37]

Thanks for the update. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[serendipity1457 11]

Thanks everyone!! Looking forward to.this journey!

[mykdzmom 388]

Welcome home ????

[VDLT 244]

What an ordeal but so glad you are better! Welcome to the boards

[perforce 243]

Glad you're ok and that things are being sorted out!

[ssflbelle 829]

Wow what an ordeal you went through. So glad to hear you are better and back home and losing weight at last. Take the time to heal correctly. Please don't rush back to your normal routine until your completely healed and have rested as you sure went through a lot.

[CaridadM 18]

Hello Serendipity

I too sat in the hospital for the 1st admission for 5vdays. Than 2 days later read minted for dehydration which lasted 13 days. I have not had the same issues as you. However, I can truly relate to the frustrations and fear that an elected surgery is now causing us.

I cannot hold fluids so I am currently with a ng tube.

It pains me deeply to know I made this decision in hopes for a better tomorrow . Only to be so severely thrown off course.

Just know your not alone. I have not had any resolve yet but hopefully soon we can talk about better days

Caridad