Suzanne S.

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Nancy S. 23 years, 10 months ago

This is that other SELL again. Im so glad your home and not feeling to bad. Remember you will have ups and downs, everyone does as we move around and do more.There is also the loss of our best friend "FOOD".I know you will do great, Ive been watching to see how you were. Hang in there. LUV YA Nanc

LORRAINE K. 23 years, 10 months ago

Dear Suzanne~~~~I was so happy to read your post. I am glad that the surgery and your postop period went well. May God continue to watch over you and your family. Treat yourself gingerly---you deserve it. Be strong, be well, be happy, be blessed.

Suzanne S. 23 years, 10 months ago

Back home from the hospital, and all is well. My nurses all said I was a model prisoner--I mean patient. I had very little discomfort even though I have a 7.5 inch incision with 27 staples. I would have gone home on Saturday instead of yesterday, but my doc was being cautious and insisted that I have a radiograph to test for leaks first. At the military hospital, radiologists only do emergencies on the weekend, so I had to stay for a few extra days. My doc also made me stay NPO for that time (he is extra cautious!), so here is the deal. When I left home on Wednesday morning to go into surgery , I weighed 235. Since I was pumped full of fluids (more than 5 liters during surgery alone!) while I was in the hospital, I fully expected to GAIN weight. A lot of people do--it's the fluids. Instead, I weighed myself when I got out of bed this morning, and I weighed 221.5!!! That's a loss of 13.5 pounds in less than one week. Of course, I only started on liquids yesterday. Still--even my 13 year old daughter says I look thinner already. Feels great!!! It was tough having both my hubby and my best friend and angel gone for my surgery (he is away with the military, and she was taking care of her mom), but I made it. I have my staples removed next Monday--again, the holiday is keeping them in a bit longer, but since I split my gall bladder incision open 13 years ago because I had the staples removed too early, I would rather err on the side of caution. Well, here I am on the other side. I will never forget the great nurses who took care of me (especially the ICU nurses), my wonderful and incredibly CUTE surgeon, and the radiologist who might still be wearing my vomit after yesterday's radiograph (she was mean--she deserved it!). For now, it's just great to be home with my kids....

LaTosha W. 23 years, 10 months ago

Suzanne, Congratulations on your surgery. I am also in the Fayetteville area and just recently started searching for buddies who have had or are considering this procedure. Good for you and I wish you all the success and happiness that comes along with becoming a "new person". Please feel free to contact me at any time I desperately need info, support and encouragement.Again, congrats!!!

Pamela P. 23 years, 10 months ago

^^Angel Flying in^^ this will be my last update - Suzanne gets to come home today - she's feeling great!! She ended up staying 1.5 days extra because her doc wanted to do a leak test. She just had the leak test done and all is well..she's waiting now to be discharged.

klynn90 23 years, 10 months ago

Suzanne, I hope your surgery went well and that you have a speedy recovery. God Bless! - Kyra Lap RNY scheduled 8/30/02

karen D. 23 years, 10 months ago

Hi Suzanne!!--Congratulations on your surgery and may I just say--WELCOME TO THE LOSERS CLUB!!--Take care and may Peace and Love be with you always.

Lori H. 23 years, 10 months ago

Congratulations Suzanne, you've done the hard part and its all down hill from here. Im so glad everything went well for you and I am sending you quick recovery thoughts.

Pamela P. 23 years, 10 months ago

^^Angel^^ flying in for duty!! Suzanne is in a regular room, out of ICU (mandatory at her hospital)She sounds great, has been walking around and is doing just fine!!

Tammy W. 23 years, 10 months ago

Suzanne ~ Good luck tomorrow! I hope you have a quick and speedy recovery!!