Finally checking in...

I'm feeling okay right now, I have about an hour before my next dose of pain meds so hopefully I can get something down that makes some sense.

First of all, I can't begin to thank you all enough for the happy, kind, loving thoughts and hugs that you have sent my way. I can't even think of words to describe how wonderful it makes me feel knowing that you have been thinking of me and just hoping for a speedy recovery.

My sis, my mom and my aunt Bonnie all made the trek to my house on Wednesday and took me to my surgery on Thursday morning. I am very close with my family so it really helps just to see their faces and have them next to me going in to surgery and especially coming out of it.

My surgery was scheduled for 8:30 am, unfortunately I didn't get in until about 11:30 (which really didn't bother me too much, I like knowing that the surgeon is more concerned about things going well instead of just staying on a schedule). There were three different people who had to come in and ask me about what I was having done- you know the required "tell me in your own words what you are here for today"... I made it through the first couple of times, but by the third time, I did cry when the anesthesiologist asked me. He felt bad (not my intention at all) and I did too. He was very nice and understanding though.

So I think it was probably around 12 or 12:30 when I got out of surgery, I stayed in recovery for a half hour or so. The pain wasn't too bad- I still had lots of the anesthesia in me and the nurse gave me some IV pain meds right when I was waking up- I told her I was okay, but she said she didn't really like how I was grimacing my face and moaning a little- boy am I glad she gave me the meds. It really helped.  So I can't even begin to say how much I love my surgeon, the MA's, Nurses, and everyone at the surgery center.  They were so wonderful to me..

So Thursday I just got home and kept lots of pain meds in me and slept a whole lot. Friday I felt pretty good, walked around a bit (the weather was really nice) and sat outside with my family for  a while. I was feeling a little more sore by the end of the day though.

Saturday was a little rougher. I mostly stayed in my chair, I did go out for some fresh air but I was in more pain that day that other days. I got very nauseas on Saturday night but luckily I did not throw up. I woke up at about 3:30 am last night so cold! I was shivering- teeth chattering shivering! It was so strange. My sister was on the couch right next to me so she helped my to the bathroom and then got me some extra blankets and my heating pad and wrapped me up like a little sausage and I finally quit shivering (which was very painful). I woke back up at about 6:30 this morning and have been feeling much better since. I've been napping a lot, walking around a little, drinking lots of water, trying to be a good patient.

I was able to take my bandages off today. The incisions look okay. I also have a drain and the fluid is almost clear now and less and less discharge everyday (which is good).

My co-workers sent me some really pretty flowers, which was so sweet. I got them on Friday. I've also gotten a few texts from my sweet BOOBs who have my number. They really lifted me up and helped me feel better.

I think I am on the upswing now in my recovery now. It has been a little more difficult that when I got my band installed, but not significantly worse.

If you guys have any questions let me know, I'd be glad to chat away. I'm feeling a little sleepy so I'm going to rest some more- Thank you again so much for all of the positive thoughts, comments and love that you have sent my way. I love you guys so much!