Home Again, Home Again....

Mar 20, 2014

not dancing the jig, quite yet. I owe a few people individual messages but am feeling a little not-up-to sitting at the computer for long. Surgery went great on Tuesday and was sent home today feeling pretty darn well. My surgeon completed the RNY and she fixed my hiatal hernia I have had since forever! The hernia incision kicked up some extra extra air into my shoulder but as soon as the farting commenced upon walking that dissipated quickly. 

Gained 12 pounds while in the hospital which isn't bad, but already since this morning have said good-bye to 5 of them as I have been on a normal amount of Lasix and have been getting all that excess fluid expunged. I love that word 'expunged'.

Thanks to one and all for hanging out with me --- whiskeyten for stopping by to say HI! That meant a lot and you look fab! Jill who stopped in and Lori I met walking in the hallway.  and Michelle who works in the hospital, has had the same surgery and came by with flowers and a card. Thanks for caring! Thanks ladies ~!

Just a note for those coming up after me-----

I took a full bag to the hospital with me

What I DID use:

Sugarfree breathe spray (see how it's at the top of my list?)

My kindle and charger

My Smartphone and charger

Chapstick

Deodorant

Incentive Spirometer

hose and mask for CPAP

My Bariatric Surgery Binder I was issued in January and contains my bariatric LIFE!

What I DIDN'T use

My book i need to read and turn in a paper for tomorrow

my cool jammies

my slippers

my extra soft hoodie for a "robe"

I used the toothbrush and toothpaste that the hospital gave me....

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Stay tuned for the next series in this adventure!

Hugs to one and all, far and wide

Mary

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