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Jonita 21 years, 8 months ago

Hi all, I am home. I am alive. I am doing ok. I have gotten an infection in my drain tube site which has caused me somepain and discomfort but it was caught quickly and I have been on medicine for it for 2 days now and I feel much better today. I went to the ER on the 29th and found out I have already dropped 22 pounds since the 23rd. That I couldn't believe. So it made my ER visit worth while just to get to weigh myself. I still think that this is so worth it. As Renee said I have not been able to tolerate much. But I am trying. I do not do well with hot food yet. Everything must be cold. My surgery went very well. I had no problems. I couldn't believe the cuts were only as big as there are. The biggest one I have has four staples. Dr. Porter has been wonderful. He took great care of me. Everybody was so nice and made my nerves calm down very easily. I am healing now and well on my way to the loosing side. I will keep you all posted. Thank you again for everyones support and prayers. I couldn't of done this without all of you. Jonita

wsugrad 21 years, 8 months ago

Just wanted to let everyone know that Jonita was released from the hospital on Wednesday and is doing well. She is still working on finding what she can drink and enjoy (living on sugar-free popsicles right now).

wsugrad 21 years, 8 months ago

Talked to Jonita on the phone the evening after her surgery and she is doing well. She's quite sore, but very glad to be done with surgery and on the road to recovery. She has a very supportive husband and family so she will do great!

Judi C. 21 years, 8 months ago

Hi, Jonita: Good luck tomorrow. I am going in the same day as you and I know we will both be fine and losers before we know it. If you are like me you are going through a full range of emotions but don't let any of them get you down. We both know the better quality of life this will bring us. God Bless and Good Luck. Judi, CT

Jonita 21 years, 8 months ago

Well tomorrow is the big day. I am so scared I can't even drink the broth or eat the jello I need to. I have lost my appitate for the first time in my life. I know that everything is going to be ok but I just can't stop thinking about everything. The surgery is always in my head. I have been keeping myself busy this weekend. We installed new carpet yesterday so I have been putting my house back together today. I am doing laundry and pacing the floors. Man I want a cigarette about now. I hope my blood pressure stays good tomorrow. I know it has to be through the roof about now. I am so exicted but scared to death. It's in the hands of my surgeon now I have done all I can do. Will update when I get home if I am feeling up to it. Jonita

Margaret D. 21 years, 8 months ago

Hi Jonita, Congratulations on the adoption of your son. Keeping you in my prayers as your WLS approaches and praying for an uneventful surgery and a spedy recovery. God bless you. Margaret in Vegas

princesssplenda 21 years, 8 months ago

Jonita, Congratulations on you upcoming big day! Praying for a successful surgery and speedy recovery! Candy

Deb E. 21 years, 8 months ago

Hi Jonita, Congratulations on having your surgery moved up a little bit! Better to have it early in the day when your surgeon is fresh and ready to go! Take care; rest a lot after surgery and just take time for yourself to recover. God be with you and take care of you! DebE

Ashley S. 21 years, 8 months ago

We'll be praying you, hon. Hey! Who's your angel? I'll take on the job if you need one! JB

Jonita 21 years, 8 months ago

Well my doctor just called me and told me that they have moved my surgery time back a little. I now have to check into the hospital on Monday at 5:30am and my surgery will begin at 7:30am. I went in and completed my pre-admission blood work and ekg. They weighed me in at 312 pounds. I wish that I could beleive that weight. I told the nurse I thought something was wrong with her scale. I'll have to make sure that they weigh me again on Monday to have an accurate weight for the sleepy drugs. Started my clear liquids today. It hasn't been that bad. I just drink alot of cranberry juice and when I feel as if I need to eat something like when you get the munchies I eat the jello. I got every different kind you could think of and then when the hungrey feeling hits I drink a can of broth. Chicken or Beef. Both are good. You have to make sure that they are very warm though. If it gets to cooling off it tastes kind of bad. Well maybe sunday I will update. If I don't though I will when I come home. Jonita