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Old 05-13-2006, 01:43 PM   #1  
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Let me first say thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers. I never believed that first night, the day before surgery, that I would be accepted into such a a wonderful group of women so openly and warmly. I got to come home yesterday afternoon, Friday.. so I made my personal goal of the 15th. It was either home by then or I was signing myself out AMA. I mean come on, even the nurses are only there for 12 hrs at a time then they get to come home.... Anyway. The fish filet incision that they did on me finally started healing after about 12 days of being open and about 5-6 days (guessing) of protein nutrition being pushed through a feeding tube that led directly to my bowels (bypassing the new pouch). It started to be 'meaty' enough for them (yeah, I know TMI, sorry) and they decided it was time to close me up. I'm still having a hard time getting around all the time.I never knew how many stomach muscles you use to walk up stairs (I have 3-4 to enter any door in my home, so that was a surprise)... And trying to have a BM is quite hard, thank GOD I'm on clear liquids for now, if you know what I mean. I've started having GERD symptoms again (from my pre-op days) and so am having a hard time with nausea and vomiting. The thush is finally gone from my tongue (thank God) and so is the dry lips. I never thought that Ice Water would taste so good, but after four and a half weeks with nothing orally, it sure does. I'm keeping everything down for now (only vomiting up saliva) so that's a good thing. My typing is a bit rusty since it's been so long, and I'm a bit tired. I just wanted to share that I'm home again... hopefully for good.
Thanks again for all of your support.
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Old 05-13-2006, 06:37 PM   #2  
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WOW ITS SHARMEL !!!

Girl, we are so glad you are home and on your way to good health. That was very scary and I know I can speak for most of us when I say it sucks to sit here and feel so helpless.

You just rest now and get all better so we can swap stories

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Old 05-14-2006, 12:31 AM   #3  
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Sharmel. Wonderful to hear from you. I am so grateful to all that is good in this world that you are doing so well.
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Old 05-14-2006, 08:28 AM   #4  
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Sharmel, It's good to see you posting again (although your hubby did a right good job too). Take it easy, gain strength and feel better.
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Old 05-14-2006, 08:19 PM   #5  
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oh honey. oh honey. so glad you're home - and you have the world's BEST husband - we're so grateful that he kept us posted.

just take it easy. relax. ice water. your docs have taken wonderful care of you, and now, you'll need to continue their good work.

we're here for ya!!!
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So glad you are home! Take care of yourself~!!
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I'm so glad to hear you're home. You've been in all our hearts and prayers. Take care of yourself and keep us posted.
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Sharmel, Glad to see that you are back home and doing well. Just take it easy and rest. Still sending prayers, hugs and kisses your way. Like the other ladies said, you have a great hubby for keeping us all posted on your recovery. Again, glad to hear you are doing well and back home.
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Old 05-15-2006, 03:43 PM   #9  
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Sharmel!! I am so glad the nightmare is finally over and you're home
Just like Debo said, take it easy and rest, I am sure your body will need sometime to recover.

Good to see you back here
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Old 05-23-2006, 08:42 PM   #10  
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This is the best news!

So glad to hear you're doing well.
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