Hi everyone!!!

My surgery went very well!!!

I had my surgery at 9:00am.... they did my Lap-Band, they fixed my hiatal-hernia and did a fundolectomy (something to do with the fundus of the stomach) and biopsied the lesion on my spleen.

My spleen came back as a BENIGN (cancer free) lesion, so they left my spleen alone!! Yippy! Otherwise, I'd have to stay in the hospital for 2-3 days!

Anyway.... by 12:00 NOON, I was in the car, on the way home!!!

I got home around 12:30, and went directly to bed, and slept HARD until 3:00.

I am somewhat sore.... but it's manageable. They gave me liquid Vicodin (HOLLA!!) that I can take every 4 hours.

My right shoulder is a little sore as well, presumably from the gas.

They also used glue only on me... no stitches, no tape (I have tape issues)

I have 3 incisions (I think! not sure!! have to take a peek later) of which all are about 2 inches under the "girls".

Otherwise, I'm back in the saddle! Don't tell my clients, but I feel pretty secure I could work tomorrow... IF I WANTED TO! But, honestly, it only makes sense to take the day off!

Speaking of clients... I have a client in Queen, NY that I do a high volume of work for. I do graphic design, and I do a lot of business cards, flyers, and brochures for him. Someday when I'm feeling good, I'll post a link to samples of my work.

ANYWAY.... imagine my surprise that he sent me FLOWERS today!! How sweet is that??

My 3 BFF's brought me flowers yesterday too, so now my house smells like yummy flowers!!

Hubby is being a rock, and the boys are steering clear of me. I showed them 1 of my incisions, and they bugged out :wink:

I'm living on ice chips, and Arizona Diet Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey.... and shots of liquid vicodin: Party @ my house!! ROFL!!

Anyway... just wanted to let you all know that I'm doing well, and that surgery was a breeze!!

AbbyPoo... side note since you're going to the same hospital: everyone couldn't have been any more professional or caring. They are a well oiled machine there, and really impressed me! There are a TON of great hospitals in SE Michigan, and Harper Hospital rocked my socks! You should feel confident that you're going to get the best care possible!!

Big, skinny, HEALTHY hugs to all my August BANDits (and all the other BANDsters as well!)

Love,

Karen

Today is Monday, and I'm feeling great!!

Finally pooped this morning (I know... I know... TMI!) I've been taking 2 TBS of Milk of Mag each morning, so I guess it finally kicked in!

The liquid vicodin is every 4 hours/7 days. I'm still taking it, though I doubt I need it. Why question authority (hee hee)?? It's the only narcotic that I've ever been able to tolerate, so my doctors were happy to prescribe one that wasn't going to make me sick. Over the years, with c-sections and stuff, I've taken it all... Morphine, Demerol, Percocet, etc. They all make me vomit. It was actually my dentist that found that Vicodin was the one for me!

I'm up and running.... not doing any lifting, or anything strenuous, but I'm back to work (I work part time from home.... depending on how much work I have that week, I can work 10-90 hours in a week... hardly part-time... but that's generally during Oct-January)

Feeling great, and looking forward to getting a fill in this band of mine!!

TTYS!

Karen

Karen!!!

So glad to hear that you're up and running around!!!

Glad to hear you are doing well!