this is it....less than 24hrs from surgery (tomorrow morning 8am), i mentaly feel great and ready, but physicaly i feel awful!

in addition to the "always-seems-to-have-bad-timing" cramps, i have a swollen...and i mean SWOLLEN... epitochlear (right elbow) lymph node. seems to be from a bug bite on my hand, but very, very tender :huh2: taking antibiotics just so there is reduced risk of infection for tomorrow. i am supposed to go to a few bonvoyage parties today (former HS students of mine leaving for the military) and i just can't get away from my heating pad and couch These boys are near and dear to my heart, but,.. uggghh what to do?

good news is i dropped another 1.8 pounds, despite that cramp-related condition so i got to officially adjust my ticker this morning for the 2nd time. I hope my surgeon is happy with 10 pounds in 10 days.

so if any of you want to make me feel better by telling me it's ok to stay home and be selfish today.. i'd definately listen

thanks for letting me vent!

I'm about 7 hrs post op -

Just got home a little over an hour ago and the only complaint I have is the tightness/abdominal pressure - likely related to the inevitable gas issue. incision sites are no problem... i just wish someone would give me a big squeeze so I can let out a BIG BELCH!

surgery was about 45 min to an hour. recovery took a little longer(2 hrs instead of 1) due to me not breathing deep (it hurt from the pressure) and they had to give me oxygen:[ 5 1/2 hours total at the hospital...not bad at all. no sutures/stitches..just tape on 4 little poke holes and a port. pain was initially an 8 but with pain control meds in recovery it went quickly to a 4-5 by the time I left the hospital... the 2 hour drive home was a piece of cake.

i can honestly say that from my surgeon, Dr. Vafa Shayani (Chicago/Rockford), to the nurses, to the admins, and even the needle box cleaner...the hospital experience today was wonderful!!!

Well I am gonna take my first swig of pain meds (lortab elixir) and put my feet up for the evening.

Glad to finaly be a resident of BandLand :=)

my very best to all of you and a heart felt thank you for your guidance, support, advice, etc!!

XO -Kat

Glad to hear your doing well. Take time to recoup so kicking back with the feet up is a good thing. Enjoy so quiet time as well.

Welcome to the other side!

M

YAY! You sound great; glad you're done! :thumbdown:

Congrats!! Today I started my 2 weeks of liquid pre-op diet. So I am going to be reading about your progress and am sure it will inspire me to "do it right". I have high hopes and know that you are going to be doing just great! Keep Smiling!