DeniseZ
On my way to better health
Jun 16, 2008
July 6, 2008. Well, let's get this party started shall we? I did it! Can't believe I did it, but I'm officially banded now, June 30, 2008. No longer am I dreading an insurance turn down, or some other reason why I can't have this surgery.
Friends have asked me how I'm feeling. Since I'm only 1 week out, I tell them the truth. I feel like I've been hit by a mack truck right square in the middle, I'm sore, gassy, and yes I am hungry sometimes. And I have five cuts on my belly. At the same time, I'm so happy about this decision I cry. Of course that could still be the pain meds
,but I know this is right for me.
I wondered how I would feel having something placed permanently inside my body. Ya know what, except for the port letting me know it's there, I haven't given it much thought this week. I thought I would be freaking, constantly thinking of it, but I've come to accept it as my new friend who will take care of me, as long as I take care of it.
Speaking of friends, I've learned I have some great ones, as well as a great husband who bends over backwards for me as I recover. God Bless him, he really is the best ever! He's made me jello, soups, warm broth, whatever I have asked him to do, he has done and more. I love him! My friend, Sue, brought me a huge gift basket filled with samples of protein powders, calming music, candles and whatever else she could get her hands on. She's been super. Others have called, sent flowers, and cards. What a wonderful circle of people God has surrounded me with!!!
Well, I'm tired and I've got homework to do!. So I'll post in a few days or so.
