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Posted 3/28/2007 8:40 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Everyone...

D&C went well and I was able to pee and poop shortly afterwards...I was afraid anestesia would cause a problem...Anyway, he removed a polyp and said it looked good and most likely I would not need a hysterectomy right now...Hooray tongue tongue tongue tongue tongue tongue tongue tongue

Take care everyone

Posted 3/28/2007 10:06 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Everyone,
I just thought I would check in. I am now 16 days post-op. I feel great. I took a peek at the scale this morning and I am down 25 pounds. In my whole life I never lost this much weight in this short of a period. I hope I can loose another 10 to 15 before May because my niece is getting married on May 6. I need to be able to fit into a nice suit.

I wasn’t using it much only before bed, but I stopped taking the Vicodin about 4 days ago. I noticed (excuse me) when I pooed that the pill came out whole. Not doing its job if it doesn't absorb. I do not know what caused the pain in my left leg for the past 8 years but since surgery I have not felt it. Feels so good.

My bathroom visits are about the same one to ten times a day. The stool is forming. Sometimes it is watery but not much. I personally have not yet experienced butt burn. I ate 1/2 a bologna sandwich the other day and oh did my gut hurt. I believe it was too heavy. That is the first food I have added to my diet that has caused trouble. Maybe it is the FAT that is contained it in.

GOGENTLY - Well come back. Glad you had a very nice time with your grandson and enjoyed your stay.

PHYLLIS - good to hear you do not need a hysterectomy at this time.

MWABIT - my son's friend has Diverti***is and his bowel ruptured. He was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery. He spent several weeks in the hospital. The surgeon only removed the damaged part. He had to wear a colostomy bag for about six months. He finally found a surgeon who would reverse it. Approximately 2 years later he is doing fine. The only sign of it is his scar that runs from just below his breast to his pubic area. Oh, and his belly button is no longer in the middle but off to the side slightly. Main area of concern is that he is alive.

Everyone keep positive and I hope everyone is healing with each day.
Posted 3/28/2007 11:19 PM (GMT 0)

:-)  OMG - I'm so thrilled to see all the positive posts!!  This is AWESOME!

RESA - Thanks for checking in!!  Sounds as though you're doing GREAT!!  I too lost 20/25 pounds within the first three weeks post-op.  I did lose an additional five pounds around the four week post-op due to a flu bug.  However, I've regained the five pounds back.

PHYLLIS - Thank God the D&C went well and you didn't have to have the hysterectomy, or at least not right now!!

GOGENTLY - WELCOME BACK!!  I'm so thrilled you're feeling much better and you enjoyed the trip AND your grandson.  They sure are precious aren't they?  I have two grandsons, one is 14 months old and the other is 10 months old.  They sure have brought a lot of joy in our lives! 

MWABIT - So good to hear you too are feeling better.  My own personal experience with tenderness was a 12 week span post-op.  I kind of marked it up to things finding a new home - seeing I had a total hysterectomy in 2003 and then the removal of the colon.  It did eventually get better and yours will too.

Posted 3/28/2007 11:28 PM (GMT 0)
:-) Welcome back gogently! It sounds like you had a great time with your grandson! I am sorry about your original flight, and the visual is actually pretty darn funny. You poor thing, though, how embarrassing.

I am so happy for you that you are free of the migraine headaches, and bladder infections. You must feel like you have a new lease on life! I can't tell you how encouraged I am listening to yours and Savanared 's testimonies of feeling better!

My sweet, younger brother, Dominic, age 36 passed away on December 6th, 2006. I had no idea how physically painful, that grief can be. With the Fibromyalgia and deep grieving, I felt like someone had taken a huge hammer, and pounded on my shoulders every day. The pain was so intense, that once I had had injections and healed from the physical pain, I was absolutely traumatized. It was as if I had been through a war. I was taking lots of Percocett, until my dear sister, asked me to stop taking them. I was able to cut down to 1 - 2 per day, and lots of Tramadol. But now, after this surgery, and I'm just under three weeks out, I haven't needed any narcotics for over 1 1/2 weeks.

Sorry to get into such deep stuff, all, but I just want to share, that I have suffered for nine years with tremendous body pain, have become disabled and had to let go of my profession, my business, house, boat, hot tub, and lifestyle. My family has been through it all with me, and the prospect of this surgery changing all of that for me, is simply and certainly a miracle from God!

I'll post more, later.
Jillibean
Posted 3/29/2007 1:40 AM (GMT 0)

WOW sounds like everyone is feeling well and that is so good to hear. 

GOGENTLY.. I too would have faked sleep eyes   but now at least you can laugh about it and know that you will never see these people again (at least you hope) tongue   There is no way I would get on a plane right now..

Jillibean.. I have many sisters and a brother and no way can I imagine the grief of loosing one of them especially at that young of an age..

Resa.. So happy for you that you are feeling so good so soon. By May 5th you should be ready to dance the whole night and even karaoke (spelling)??

Stuck42long.. How are you doing??

Phylis.. Yeah for no Hysterectomy.  Hopefully the results of the D&C will last.  Do you have fibroids?? I know there are some new things they can do for that.

I pray that you all keep on feeling good.  Anyone else have a not so funny at the time but its funny now story?  I need to find humor in things.. I am sure that I will have one myself in the near future redface

MWabit

Posted 3/29/2007 4:36 PM (GMT 0)

Hi everyone

I am going to have a total colectomy on April 26th and I have received more great information from everyone here than from the Colorectal Surgeon or the nurses. I do have some questions about pain meds, since i am allergic to morephine is another pain med going to give me relief? Has anyone else had an allergy to this med? and if so did you get the relief you needed? Things i will  need while in the hospital. could you help me put a list together?

My grandson is getting baptised 16 days after surgery, and my sons graduating from high school 3 1/2 weeks later as well do you suggest i change my surgery date? I have to go to both wonderful occasions.

If someone could write back and let me know i would be very grateful.

Thank you very much for considering this.

Jasso 

Posted 3/29/2007 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
Reesa, why do you think you lost so much weight? Are you still eating really light? How active are you right now?
I am so happy for you! I have lost 13 pounds so far, and I am very glad.
Stuck42Long, you too, lost a lot right away, and I am wondering how you were eating and how active you were, also.

I have been laying pretty low, since the partial lung collapse, and I am curious as to when you all began to exercise, walk, and when did you get back to regular life activities.

I feel better now the past two days. My lung pain has greatly diminished and my tummy does hurt, inside and out. I am sure I am still anemic, because I am weak and when I stand up I get dizzy.

Funny now, not at the time: When I was in the hospital, I was so angry about the insufficiant management of the pain, that I called my husband at 2:00 in the morning and told him that I was being discharged...by ME, and that he was to come and get me...NOW!!! Well, he was able to talk me down, but it took him coming down to the hospital, and calling the nurse director, etc.

Have a well day, all!

Jillibean
Posted 3/29/2007 6:11 PM (GMT 0)

Welcome tootsie2blow,

Are you having an open laparatomy or laparoscopy for your TC? That will probably be a deciding factor in changing your surgery date. I had an open and that would probably be too soon to be going out to your grandson's baptism. If you're in the hospital 7-10 days, that would be your 1st week home and you'll have to deal with some discomforts (tiredness and achiness)...and watery stools. Regarding your pain meds...there is tramadol (Brand name Ultram or Ultracet) that might work for you. It is a lighter form of codeine. Have you addressed this with your surgeon? I have fibromyalgia and had an epidural for the surgery to take care of pain. I was very happy with it and very very comfortable. I have had other ab surgeries and was in so much pain coming out of recovery. You might want to check into this.

As far as things to take to the hospital...socks for your feet, gum (it helps with dry mouth and is supposed to help prevent an ileus by getting your small intestine working). Go back and read as many posts as you can to gather information about others hospital experiences.

I know others will also post with info. This site is great! Glad you're with us! gogently

Posted 3/29/2007 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
Bootynoworky and others,
How are you doing? Are you adjusting to the routine yet? I hope that you are feeling much better and have been taking it slow. I'm 9 weeks out now and I know that you're 3 weeks behind me. I went to the dermatologist to address my fingernail deformities and found out that it was because I was so ill prior to my surgery. He also asked about hair loss and dry skin which I also have going on. He said that my body was using up all the protein to try to maintain my illness prior to the surgery and that is why I have these other issues going on. He said to make sure I was eating protein with every meal to help with the wound healing and when my body got enough over time that my hair and nails would return to normal. He said it would take about a year. Jillibean was right when she said this illness could be life threatening. Who would have thought that colonic inertia would affect us in so many ways besides just the constipation problems?
gogently
Posted 3/29/2007 7:28 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Tootsie2blow

Welcome to the forum.   I too have allergies to morphine, codeine, demoral, stadol as well as numerous antibiotics.  What they did for me, was covered me with benedryl....I get hives and/or severe itching.  I don't know what type of reaction you get but you must speak to the surgeon as well as the anestesiologists and they will work with you.

Don't forget to do grocery shopping, get plenty of toilet paper... bring your tooth brush, paste, mouthwash, skin lotion, hair brush...the normal things you would bring on vacation.

You didn't say if you would have to travel a distance for these 2 happy occasions, that may also come into the decision factor...

Good luck and you have all our support....

Posted 3/29/2007 10:12 PM (GMT 0)

WELCOME Tootsie2blow - Yes, there are a number of precious, informative, caring, and special people here!!  I consider this thread to be my lifesaver!!  Great advise from Phyllis and Gogently on things to take to the hospital AND preparing your home prior to surgery!!  Remember to take a few gowns or PJs and several changes of underpanties - these are a few things that come to mind!!

As Phyllis also said - there are many things that can be used for pain.  Be sure to discuss this with your surgeon and anestesiologists prior to surgery - this will ease some of the anxiety you may experience over this issue.

Boy, I'm not saying you should or shouldn't cancel surgery until after these wonderful events that will take place after your surgery - Everyone is different in the healing process.  For me personally, even though my surgery was laparoscopic, I wouldn't have been able to make baptisim, however, I could have made the graduation.  You won't know until "after" surgery if/when you'll feel up to getting out and about.

GOGENTLY - My hair went thru a few weeks of falling out AFTER surgery.  But once I was settled and stable - it stabled out too.  This surgery, not to mention our toxic body, really plays a major roll on our overall health.  It really makes me wonder why our physicians don't put more emphasis on how constipation makes us so toxic and how it's actually life threatening.

JILLIBEAN - Yes, I certainly did lose a significant amount of weight in a very short period of time.  I'm sure that the weight of the colon played a roll.  I was eating light, but I was eating.  I wasn't too active at the time of the loss.  Maybe it was due to the fact that I could afford to lose the weight - actually I could use another minus 15 pounds LOL!!

I've been trying to think of the "what wasn't funny at the time" question - I'm drawing a big blank!!  The only thing that I can consider....I was so bloated that if I would sneeze or laugh, gas would just come out - not just a small passing of gas, it sounded like a roaring engine of some type redface !!!!

MWABIT - Thanks for asking how I'm doing - well, the last two days have been on the painful side for me.  There's been a virus going around and it finally made its way in our home.  My daughter, then me, and finally my husband all got it.  Unfortunately because our inner plumbing isn't "normal" anymore - my ENTIRE stomach area, from up around my ribs - down to my lower stomach was in complete pain and tender for two days.  I had NO desire to eat anything, in fact I ate very little.  Finally, yesterday evening I was able to pass gas and have small and frequent bm's - WHEW - what a blessing for that!!

I'm so excited to hear everyone is beginning to feel good for a change!!  Time is the "operative" word when it comes to this surgery/recovery isn't it?  I hope everyone continues on the uphill and gets better each passing day!!

Posted 3/29/2007 10:33 PM (GMT 0)

Hello and welcome Tootsi.

I too am allergic to morphine but I got anohter med called Dilodid and it was in a pump that I could push a button every 12 min. and get a dose.  In my opinion it works just as well as morphine.  You can also ask for Zolforan for nausea.  As far as what to take other than the obvious you might want to think about something to tie your hair back if it is long (speaking from experience) cool   Some REALY good lip moisturizer (not just chapstick or carmex), shower toiletries because the hospital stuff is not very good and they do not supply hair conditioner, comb and or brush.  YOUR pillow. One or maybe two nights of a hospital pillow is o,k, but there is nothing like having the simple comfort of home like your own pillow, Robe (THIS IS A MUST) ohterwise people will get butt shots of you and think that your are mooning them nono   Do not walk the hallways in a hospital gown I dont care how careful you are it never works out.

Hope this helps

Mwabit

Posted 3/30/2007 12:31 AM (GMT 0)
Tootsi2blow, I agree with the other ladies on what to bring. For me, with my irritable and rather small bladder, I had my family get me some pull ups like Depends. Once the catheter was removed, I had to pee all the time due to all the iv fluids. With the depends, I didn't have to run to the bathroom, with my iv and in pain. Also, if I passed gas, I didn't want to have an oops, either.

I went to see my doctor today, because I'm so light headed and feel faint when I stand up. The good news, is that my sedrates are back down to 50 from 105, 30 being normal, and my hemaglobin is back up to 11.4. I feel better to know that things are normalizing. The light headedness i just a part of recovery, and Dr. Tony said to take it easy, and I should feel better, soon. I still wonder if sitting around so much is a good thing. Tomorrow, I will try to do a little more, but I am just going to take it slow. My legs are achey and of course, so is my tummy.

Thanks for being there with your questions and encouragement, everyone. It helps so much that you are there, I can't even tell you how much.

Love,
Jillibean smurf
Posted 3/30/2007 4:50 AM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone,
Your advice is great, The Dr says he is scheduling a laproscopy surgery and if needed will do an open surgery he says once he is in the stomach he will know. The ties for the hair great idea my hair is long and very thick. The lip moisturizer,robe,depends,extra panties and my own pillow are truly wonderful ideas someone like me would not of known about without this forum i am truly grateful. One more really important question i have for anyone that has the time to answer.
I have been suffering from chronic enertia for sometime now i have also went to the mayo clinic in jacksonville florida, i have had the motility tests repeated more than 2 times by the clinic and my motility expert and now the surgeon. They say the colon is dead and does not move, i am in alot of pain, i am bloated everyday, i do not feel good, and i know all this is toxic for your body, to not be able to eliminate waste is dangerous if the colon ruptures could be fatal. With all this, i am now close enough to the surgery that i am getting very nervous and would like to ask you all, if you would do this total colectomy again with all the stuff you have went through. Thank you and God Bless you all for helping the new people like myself with these decisions.

Tootsi2blow
Posted 3/30/2007 8:36 AM (GMT 0)
 Hi,

You wouldn't be normal if you did not get nervous as long as you keep it in perspective and don't scare yourself out of it nono    Without a doubt I would do it all over again.  I just wish I had had a GI doctor who believed me and new about the surgery and had done this sooner. tongue tongue My overallhealth has improved, no more pain and no more spending 2+ hours in the bathroom daily with enemas to try to move something out.

Life is good now.

Posted 3/30/2007 2:01 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Everone,
TOOTSI - Welcome. All the ladies have given you good advise. I can't really add anthing. My HMO did provide me with a tooth brush, paste, and mouth wash. They gave me to growns to wear. One for the front and one for the back. They also gave me extra pillows. I had my laproscopic. I was tender in my stomach area but my real pain came from gas that had built up under my gallbladder and spread up into my shoulder region. I was up walking the next day. The morophin really wasn't doing anything for me therefore I wasn't using it so they discontinued it on day 3 and put me on oral Vicodin. During the day I was sitting in a chair. The one thing I liked were the compression boots they put on you for blood clot prevention. They felt so good. To answer your question - Yes, I would do this surgery again.

JILLIBEAN - I am not sure why I am loosing weight except maybe because I have so much extra unneeded weight. I never could eat a lot at one time. I was a "grazer." Before 10/2002 I was a "decent" weight, approximately 10-15 over the norm for my height. Perhaps I am just loosing the additional weight I put on in the past 4-1/2 years. Only time will tell I guess. Also since surgery I have not eaten the following - sweets, soda, or McDonalds.

My legs are not filled with fluid. My ankles are so small compared to before. Even my fingers and forearms are down. The bloating is also gone. No more do I have that feeling of "I can't breath."
Posted 3/30/2007 2:07 PM (GMT 0)

Stuck42long... I have not thought about having the stomach flu after having this done.  I know that now I will stay away from anyone that does have it.  Hope you get to feeling better.

As far as your story goes that would be funny and I guess you would learn to either laugh or sneeze as LOUD as you can to cover the sound (not much you can do for the smell) redface

because I am only 4 weeks out and have not been out of the house much I do not have a story yet.  I am sure that I will and I will keep y'all posted (no I am not from texas)  I can however tell you that I never dreamed that my poop would be the main topic in my house.. everyday I ask my husband how his day was and he asks me if I have pooped and how was it.  I have a beautiful black labrador dog.  She is very well trained and everynight before we go to bed we let her out.  We tell her "go poop" and believe it or not she can poop on demand!! She runs a couple of laps in the yard and then sure enough she poops.. Before the surgery my husband would tell me at night before bed "go poop" tongue   (guess you had to be there to find it funny)

well hope everyone is feeling o.k.

Mwabit

Posted 3/30/2007 4:20 PM (GMT 0)
Tootsi2blow, I have to say, that if your colon is in inertia, and they are calling it "dead", you truly don't have a choice about the surgery. You, as the rest of us, have been painted into a corner, so to speak. This is a life threatening condition, and I am sure you don't want to risk your life. I would do the surgery again and again and again. I am thrilled to be having bm's a number of times per day. I think I even think more clearly, and my self esteem has even improved. I agree with what Phyllis says about the results.

Phyllis, I am so happy for you that your life is so much better. I know about the enemas, (although I didn't do that many, like you had to) and I am so glad that is in your past.

Resa, I, too needed to lose weight, and I am impressed that you are staying away from the sweets. I would be too, I think, except that some ladies from church had brought us a couple of meals....with dessert, and guess who ate it? Me. I think I will stop that sweets eating and I'll lose a little faster, too.

Mwabit, I love your dog story, and it sounds like you have a very supportive husband. What kind of dog do you have, and what is it's name? I have two cats, and their names are Precious, and Violet. I also have two daughters, named Amber and Ashley, they are 21 and 17. My husband, Mike, is also supportive. He rubbed my sore tummy for me last night, and I think he was relieved that it feels normal to the touch, as the 6" incision has healed so beautifully.

Does anyone else have soft, pets sitting with them while they heal? Do you have a supportive network of friends and family? Are you going through this alone?

Blessings,

Jillibean :-)
Posted 3/30/2007 11:41 PM (GMT 0)
JILLIBEAN - "Pets" you ask - yes I do have THREE small babies (dogs), the biggest baby being my little Yorkie.  Isn't it amazing just how loyal, as well as, they're ablility to sense something isn't right?

I was thinking back when I was so new post-op and I can say that I would get light headed upon standing up.  I would kind of stop in my tracks for a few and then I was fine.  This and being weak is normal in my opinion.  This is in NO WAY a simple operation and I believe that our bodies are the first one to tell us this.  I really believe that getting up and about (even if just around the house) is a good thing and in encourages our bodies to heal.

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother and I can totally relate.  I lost my brother 21 years ago last Dec 17th - by the hands of another human being (actually he's an animal)!!  I never felt so much "physical" pain in all my life.  At that time I was ony 22 and he had just turned 24 the month before.  I can honestly say that it felt like someone was standing on my chest - the pain was that intense - It was literally a broken heart!!  Just know that time does heal - I know this because people would tell me this back then and I would think to myself  "it's NEVER going to get better" - but it does with the help of God.  God also helps me deal each day with the loss of my precious mother and my best friend just three years ago.

I truthfully wish I could write and tell you I had a supportive "home" network.  If it weren't for my dad and his humble caring heart and hands - I would have felt lost and alone (I actually did feel alone in my own home).  Unfortunately my husband went deer hunting for a week the very Saturday after my surgery on a Thursday.  I also disappointed the family when I didn't feel up to a three or four hour drive four or five weeks post-op just to go see Christmas lights in Branson, MO - I don't think they realized just how sick I was pre and post-op AND how much trauma my body endured during this surgery (like I've said in several posts - I'm no stranger to surgery - I would just basically snap up and snap out and be ready to go within a weeks time). 

TOOTSIE - It is only natural to get anxious and nervous - I think we all felt the exact same way.  I can say that I was so encouraged by so many people here (I still am).  This is a BIG lease on life and if I had to do it all over again - I'd do it again and again without hesitation!!  I'm so thankful for EVERY bm I have and welcome them as much as they want to come!!!

Thank goodness I'm over that little bout of flu, or what ever it was that went thru my household!!  YIPPEE!!!

MWABIT - Yes, isn't it funny that "POOP" makes the main topic of conversation LOL?  Until someone walks in our shoes they CAN'T and NEVER will understand the joy we get from simply POOPING!! 

RESA - How nice to hear the positive affects this surgery is having on you (like so many others of us here)!!

PHYLLIS - I'm with you - I wish ANY doctor would have taken this condition more seriously and I could have had a better quality of life years ago!!  I guess it just wasn't my time, rather God's timing - I had the best surgeon in my entire region!!

GOGENTLY - How are you doing settling in from your trip?  I'm sure the trip was tiring and I hope you're giving yourself some pampering (which we all know we need and deserve LOL)!!

I haven't seen SURVIVING post in a while!!  I sure do hope she is on her uphill swing by now and is just a little too busy to write.

I'M SURE THERE'S A TON OF TYPOs - SO FORGIVE ME!!!!

Posted 3/31/2007 10:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hello Everyone,
I been having internet issues lately and just haven't been on.
Everything is going good though. No more episodes. Just puttin' along. Getting a little bored. My mind is going going going and my body is like, "hey! wait up!" I have been walking everyday, getting out. I want to go back to work, but I am still 6 weeks out from that. :( My husband and doctor won't let me go back any sooner. I have to stand 8 hours a day, so I see where they are coming from. I would probably do it for a day or two and than start whining.
I am done losing weight from surgery and have leveled out. about ten pounds. Which is good, I don't think I could've stood much more, I am kind of a small girl to being with. I was worried I might have wasted away.
I average about 3 bm's a day, morning, noon and night. Pretty good schedule if you ask me. I still can't tolerate dairy, but am eating everything else I can get my mits on. The bm's did increase when I quit taking pain killers, but calmed back down after about a week.
I take no medications, except topamax for migraine prevention. I can't seem to shake that. I've had that problem since I was a little kid. I thought maybe the two issue would be related, but they aren't. The doctors said they weren't, but I had my doubts. Oh well. You can't win them all I guess.
I frequently go to the chiropractor because my back still doesn't feel the same since surgery. My back is whack, jack.
My new adventures outside of the bathroom have been great. We want to move out of the apartment and into a house in May. I have gone from red hair to blonde hair, that was quite the process. (or shall I say, processes?) I feel like I will be a normal 20-something soon! yeah
Oh! And I am going to see Rod Stewart tonight! Woo-Hoo!
Posted 3/31/2007 11:59 PM (GMT 0)

Jillibean.. I have a black labrador female her name is madison and a cat that i inherited when my oldest son came back from college and his apartment would not take pets.  His name is jibbers and he is solid grey.  I have had him now for about 4 years.  I love him and he is more like a dog.  he will follow madison and I when we go for a walk.  Its funny many times i have had people say "did you know you have a cat following you"?

I am doing much better.  I am only sore if I lay or sit for extended periods or right when I get up in the morning.  My only issue now is the weight.  I have lost so much and I am doing my best to gain it back but I am not having much luck yet.  I am down to 103.

Stuck42long.. What part of the country are you in?  I am in the Midwest and by your last post I guess you are too.  I am about 5-6 hours from Branson Mo.

Hope everyone is doing well

Mwabit

Posted 4/1/2007 1:45 PM (GMT 0)
BOOTYNOWORKY - It's REALLY NICE to see your post!!  I'm SO happy that things are getting better each and everyday!!  Good luck on your move from an apartment to a house!  There is nothing better than "NOT" sharing everything thru the walls of an apartment LOL!!!

I only wish I could have been in my 20's when this surgery was available (it may have been, who knows, however, I don't think it would have been as advanced as it is today LOL)!!!

Please remember to check in often and keep us updated OK?

MWABIT - I live in a small town south of St. Louis.  Where is it that you live? 

Oh, I think black labs are so beautiful, not to mention, smart!!  The cat sounds adorable!  I also have a cat, his name is Puddy, although he looks like Felix the Cat LOL!!  He is the sweetest cat I've ever seen AND he gets along GREAT with my three little dogs (shhh - they don't think they're dogs).  He's a pretty big cat to boot LOL - he's bigger than any one of my three babies.

I'm so happy to hear that you're doing much better!!  You may be sore and tender for a few more weeks, but that is nothing to worry about - it's normal. 

I'll be more than happy to take any unwanted weight loss off your hands LOL!  I initially lost 25/30 pounds, which was well needed AND I'm doing good at keeping it off, give or take a pound or two.  If I could lose just another 15/20 pounds, I'd be a very happy camper yeah !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CALLING ALL OTHERS - I do hope everything is going well with each and every one of you.  I'm ready to hear how well and how much better you feel, so get those fingers ready and start typing LOL!

Posted 4/2/2007 3:56 AM (GMT 0)
:-) Stuck42Long, it sounds like you have 3 wonderful dogs, and Puddy sounds awesome. I used to have an orange tiger. What a sweetie he was. Aren't you blessed to have such a big fan club? ! !
Thank you for sharing with me, that you have lost your brother, too. I can't even imagine losing someone to a violent act. I am so sorry for your loss. It is so true, how painful grief is, and maybe having Fibromyalgia makes it even more physical. I think we deserve to have this opportunity for less pain, as we have been rid of these toxic colons.
I am also sorry that your husband left two days after your surgery, and that your family didn't understand your situation. Thank God for your Dad, and I am glad that we can be here for you, to support you, even though we can't hold your hand or make you a meal. It is sure good to be able to communicate our stories with each other. yeah
Bootynoworky, How was Rod Stewart? Sounds fun. Were you in much pain during or after the concert? How many weeks out from surgery are you now? I am sure your family is correct, that you should wait to go back to the standing all day, job. It sounds like you are doing well. Good luck with the move, and I hope your headaches go away.
Mwabit, Madison and Jibbers sound wonderful! My precious is a gray cat, also. One of his eyes are dark brown and one is greenish. He had a few speckles in his eye, and they became a cluster and then it went all dark. Everyone says, "he has two different eyes." He can see fine, it just screwed up his good looks a bit. I hope you can gain weight back. Have you tried adding Ensure to your diet? I have the opposite problem, I need to lose about another maybe 30 pounds. I have lost a total of 42 pounds in the past two years. 13 since the surgery. Slow but sure.

I am going to work tomorrow. I sit at a desk, and I'll just stay for a couple of hours and then I'll come back home. I am getting tired of having a sore tummy, and it kind of hurts each time I eat. Have you ladies had that problem? It doesn't seem to matter what I eat, but I get more pain. I am still taking 2 - 4 Tramadol per day. I took one Oxycodone last week on a more painful day. Every day here in Minnesota, it has been raining, and still, the rest of my body seems much calmer than ever before in the past eight years. My legs get achey, but I have been in the chair a lot. Looking forward to moving more this week. I went shopping today and I am down one pant size. New jeans...how fun!

We had our spring birthday party at Mom's today. It was fun to go, but my brother was deeply missed. My mom cried a lot, and I cried after the party. It is most difficult at family events, because that is where we would see, him. I am protecting myself from too much crying righ now, just to heal more, but don't want to slow down the grieving process either.

Thanks for listening.

Sorry so long.

Jillibean
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Posted 4/2/2007 3:18 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Everyone,
I too have pets. I have two cats. One is a black and white named Clyde and his sister is a white named Bonnie. She also has two color eyes. One is green and the other blue. The male weighs 17 lbs and the girl weighs 20 lbs. I adopted them from the Humane Society. They are 9 years old. I had a Himilayan but I had to put him down about 2 years ago due to tongue and throat cancer. He was 16 years old.

JILLIBEAN and STUCK 42 - I am sorry to hear that you both lost a brother. I too lost a brother. He was only 50. He had a massive heart attack. It's been 21 years but I still miss him so much.

I am feeling okay. I went shopping last weekend and this past weekend. Last weekend I tried so easily but this weekend was better, but I seem to be lightheaded at times. My son took me shopping so he could lift the heavy stuff for me. While we were out he said to me "Mom, since surgery you seem so much more happier."

I have also noticed that when I have a BM that my stool is a greenish color. Do any of you have the same happening. I also have a tightness on both sides of my abdomen. The middle of my abdomen is okay. I am also going stir crazy. I feel okay to return to work. My job is a desk job. My surgeon is on vacation and will not be back until my post op appointment. When I see him I will ask if it is okay to return to work part time then go full time.

BOOTYNOWORKY - How was the concert and did you hold up okay.

Everyone else - I hope you are doing great and life is good.
Posted 4/2/2007 6:07 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Everyone

Happy holidays to all.  We have 2 bichons Bart and Baron and we have just rescued another one.  Lo and behold it turned out to be Bart and Barons little sister....we are adjusting to each other.

Resa, have you been eating something that may have colored your stool.  Last week I almost fainted...my stools were bright red, I thought I was bleeding until I remembered I had cherry flavored ices...

Take care

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