RECUPERATING

Today is April 2nd.  Two days post op.  Had my LapBand surgery done at Des Peres Hospital, by Darin Minkin, MD on March 31st.  Dr. Minkin said he couldn't have asked for a more perfect surgery.  Everything went well, no complications. I have 5 incisions total, I think most are "holes" from where the laparoscopic camera went in...the care at the hospital was good.  Felicia was my nurse during the day, she was outstanding.  Great personality, and really cares about her patients.  My evening nurse Lori was very good as well, and my aides Carly and Jimi were very sweet.  No complaints at all about my care.  That is saying something, since I am in the healthcare field, I see all types of care, good and bad. I stayed in the hospital overnight(protocol), and got to come home yesterday afternoon.  Staff at the hospital, including dietary wished me a Happy Birthday, and Felicia even did a little "Birthday Dance" haha, she is so silly, so much fun! Everyone should have that much fun at work, ya know?    I actually had a wonderful birthday...got flowers, balloons, cards, an outpouring of love and support from my family and friends...I feel very loved and supported, and that will play a HUGE part in my success.  I am managing my pain well, and learning how to take very small sips of liquids to not increase pain.  Have to stay on liquid diet for 5 more days, have been on for 5, so I am half way there~that sounds good to me.  Don't feel like I will be as cranky as before :)  Hope not.  I get to start week 2 next Thursday and start introducing yogurt, pudding, thin oatmeal...I will be off work for a few weeks because of the lifting restriction they put you on after surgery.  Can't lift >10 lbs, so working as a PTA, most of you know that doesn't fly with that line of work.  So I will take this time to heal, get strong, do some continuing ed courses, and possibly get caught up in my home office work with ChefMel Sauces and JuicePlus.  Best laid plans, LOL, we will see...most importantly, I will do exactly what I need to do to heal properly to be able to return to full activity and life as "normal."  I am looking forward to this time to have time for me, which I don't often get. 
Lisa is taking good care of me, so is my mom and my aunt, my sister...I am very blessed to have such wonderful people in my life.  Couldn't possibly say THANK YOU enough to everyone.  It gives me great comfort on this new journey I am on. 
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