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December 2014 Surgeries

It went ok. It was quite long (4.5 hours) as I bled a bit. But i feel fine now, a little uncomfortable with wind but nothing too horrific, had a shower n some soup without incident. BUT the got the dye they use to check you for leaks in my hair!!! It's green!

Leaks in your hair?

Tough to check as I shave my hair.
 
I had a few last treats too but having a family I can't not celebrate but my boyfriend is taking kids to his mams for Christmas dinner and I'll have a few hours peace too on christmas day x
 
Well I'm glad your ok Lynsey. Think I might ask if I can tie my hair up! Lol, hope it comes out soon :)xx
 
Mine was right down my back really hard to manage anyways so I got a short bob about 2 weeks ago to make it easier after surgery but it needed chopping off I use to have long hair to hide behind if you kno Wat I mean? Hate my back but that shouldn't be much of an issue soon lol x
 
Hi Peeps.
I was opted on at 2.30ish. I was doing ok until the surgeon sat in front of me on the bed and wrote up his notes then the tears started to flow, after a hug and a few words of your going to be fine I was ok. I walked to theatre. The anaethatisist was kind of yummy, he put the needle in my hand which made me say "oh f@@@" he said oh Lindsey I havnt had an offer like that today yet, my reply was haha Im not asleep yet, then the next thing I remember was seeing this women and telling her I felt like id been run over, then I coughed, ouch.
It took a while for me to get with it but really all I wanted was to have a damn good sleep but the nurses keep coming in every 2 hours and disturb you. I just coudnt wait to get home. I was advised to have a little watered down soup before I left but the promptly made me throw up, so I was again support a more than painful stomach. I think it was the motion of getting out of bed that did it. All is well wounds are healing, glue is starting to peel a little, the bruising is coming out now. A good night sleep was well enjoyed in my own bed on Tuesday, then Wednesday hubby rolled over in his sleep and elbowed me in the stomach, he woke me and I woke him so I now sleep with a pillow in front of me. I've had a few baths and pottered around a small garden centre looking for a xmas tree. I've mastered a comfortable way to get out of bed and the pain and stiffness is better to
The first few days was very tiring even the drive home was tiring and I didn't drive.
I saw a few friends yesterday who said they are surprised Im upright but to be honest it isn't as bad as I thought. It is now 4 days after surgery and Im feeling a lot better although I do still get tired easily, the bending is getting better, I have now had soup and yoghurt although last night I did have the yoghurt to quickly after my little soup, so I've learnt that lesson already. I am back to see the nurse on Monday she has been ringing me daily and shes pleased so I must be doing ok. All is well here, hope you others are doing good to.
 
Hi Marcus, I hope you're ok & made it through today xxx

You can mix flavours of slim fast or make choc ones with warm milk (or warm peppermint tea) for a hot choc type experience. Not gourmet but might change it up a bit for you x

Thanks, I tried that today with peppermint tea, it also 'frees up' the milk to be used elsewhere.
 
Great to hear Duncan report back.

I've added Just and Malazak to the list.

It is good to hear back from those who have no major complications as it helps to remind us that for the majority major complications aren't too common. Looking forward to the recovery postings.
 
As of today I've lost exactly 1 stone since starting the pre-op diet. For all the frustration it's been a beneficial 8 days.
 
Wow that's fantastic , I haven't even started it yet as only confirmed surgery for 17th Dec today , better get my head in gear . Don't think I could loose a stone in 8 days whatever I did that's a really good bonus before surgery well done .
 
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