Sunday, April 21, 2013

Aftermath

It's been about a week and a half since band removal day, and I'm finally feeling back to normal. I felt pretty darn good the first couple days, but then I developed a bad allergic reaction to the glue they used to close the incisions. Not cool. I started oral steroids on Friday (which I was dreading), and today is the first day I feel pretty close to 100%. Heck, I even took both kids to Target with me, and they were so good, I took them to Mc Donald's to play for a bit. Why play inside, you ask? Well, because it's still only 35 degrees up here in the pleasant peninsula. That's Michigan weather for ya.

Anyhoodle, the rash is receding, I have some energy back, and the best part? No tummy problems. I don't want to rub it in, but man is it nice to not have to worry about getting stuck or not drinking right after eating or all that shizz. Yes, I mourn the absence of hunger, but it's been so long since I was on good terms with my band, that I really haven't had that advantage for a while. I guess what I'm trying to say is, I'm not doing so bad. I'm up about three pounds, but I can't really be too bummed about that what with having surgery and steroids.

Going forward, I don't have too much of a plan in place. My focus is still on getting healthy. Some weight loss would be nice, but I need to get my vitamin deficiencies under control, and make sure my esophageal motility stays corrected. I'm positive with the band gone these things will come. Yes, revising to the sleeve has crossed my mind, but I gotta tell ya, I'm loathe to have another surgery. Consider what my poor body has endured since December 2009: 1 c-section birth, 3 surgical removals of kidney stones, 1 gall bladder removal surgery, 3 EGDs, and 1 lap band removal. I think I've had enough anesthesia to last me a lifetime.

In other news, we're all settled in at the new house. We LOVE it. Now, I just need my sod in place, and my kids will be the happiest little tykes. Also, my mom and my sister and I booked our trip to Italy this September! So there is some good stuff to look forward to!

10 comments:

♥ Drazil ♥ said...

It's good to hear you are feeling more like yourself. xoxo

Darlin1 said...

So glad you're back!

It's great that you have a trip planned for the future...

XO

MB said...

Sounds fun...went to Italy a few years back, and it was great!

MB said...

...and I'm so glad you're feeling better!

Dawnya said...

glad you are on the mend. i do not miss the weather in the midwest. this crazy texas weather works just fine for me.

Theresa said...

Glad to hear you're feeling better!

Rhonda said...

Aww, I'm so glad you guys got out and the kiddos were good! Love you!

Band Of Outrageous Babes said...

Just heard about this, so sorry to hear you had to go through all of that, but SO glad you are feeling a little better. Hugs to you!

Jen said...

I hope things are going well for you- go to my blog for a link to a survey, I'm trying to get info to plan a girl's weekend! :)

Sarah G said...

What's going on lately?!