A few difficulties... but worth it!

Things could be better. I'm having what seems like daily diarrhea.
It also seems like every night I have pains in my stomach. The only thing that relieves the pain is to put my finger down my throat. I don't throw up, but just the retching helps.
Very weird. I'm eating some solids, and maybe that's my problem. I should only be on mushy foods right now.
Other than that, I'm down 16 pounds. Maybe more in the morning.
I'm walking everyday. Once in the morning, and again in the evening.
It's not an easy journey, but one I'm definitely up for.
I have an appt with my Dr on Monday, and hopefully will get my first fill!

When can I go???

So today kinda sucks. I've been constipated since last Thursday... yes, 5 days. I took some Milk of Mag last night, and again today. I haven't taken any pain med today, because it exacerbates the problem. As the day is going on, I which I could take something. The pain isn't real bad, but it would help.
If I don't "go" soon, I'm going to be in much more pain.

So, feeling miserable and just need some relief. :(

I'm also ready for something besides slimfast, pudding and yogurt.
I would love some soup or mashed taters or something tasty.
In time, I know.

By for now.

The Beginning

Day 2 of being home from the hospital. The Dr originally gave me liquid Vicodin. Unfortunately, Vicodin gives me headaches. So before I left the hospital, the gave me a script for liquid morphine. Surprisingly, it doesn't help. So, I think I'll go with the Vicodin and deal with the headaches.
The pain is moderate, but mostly when I get up from the sitting position.
The main area of pain is where they put the port.
The port is just under the skin, and allows the Dr to add or remove saline in the band.
I won't have my first "fill" until I go to see him on 6/21.
Right now I'm off clear liquids. I can have sugarfree pudding, applesauce and light yogurt. Can't wait to have pudding!
2 weeks from now I can have mushy food.... mashed taters, scrambled eggs.
While I was in the hospital, I had the Dr lance a boil I had under my arm. Now I have to have a visiting nurse come each day to change the dressing. She called and will be here at about 1.
That's it for now... the start of my new life!

Surgery Day!

Well, this is it. My dad will be here in a half hour to pick me up and take me to the hospital. John could only get one day off, and I asked him to take tomorrow. That way he could pick me up at the hospital and then be home with me the rest of the day.
I can tell he's a little worried. He's very quiet.
I'm nervous my own self. This is a BIG move. I took it with confidence though, and I know I'm doing the right thing.

Talk to ya on the flip side!

I love you VERY much John!

Getting closer... I did real good today. I've pretty much gotten used to not eating. lol
I called my Insurance Company and registered for Short Term Disability.
The hospital will be calling me tomorrow to tell me what time to be at the hospital.
Yes... nerves are starting to fray a little.
There's no way I would not go through with this now though!
It's what I want!

Chow for now!