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Monday, August 13, 2007

WHO went shopping within 48 hours of having lapband surgery? I need their names, their addresses and directions to their houses......

There are people out there who are doing a number on my reputation! They say they went shopping the day after surgery. There's one woman who said she went to a wedding the day of surgery. There's other people who swear they were at work within 48 hours of their surgery. I've got the phone in my hand right now and I am calling my son Vinny and he's going to pay them a visit. He's watched enough Soprano's to know what to do to anyone who makes his mama look like a wimp. I am not a wimp. I laugh in the face of pain. I can dance even when my feet are killing me if the shoes are worth it. Trust me, I can take pain. I went shopping within 3 days of having a c-section because my daughter needed headbands! You get it......I am NOT a wimp. No one, and I mean N-O-O-N-E can tell me that they did anything remotely resembling life-as-usual within 4 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours or even 72 hours of having this surgery. If they are out there spreading that kind of b.s., they are disrespecting the family (Lapband Family.....) big time. They need taken out......
Look, I feel pretty lousy. The pain is significant. I am horribly uncomfortable. And, I just don't feel very pretty. If I felt pretty then I guess I could put up with some discomfort. But, when I am not feeling pretty.....ain't going to happen. You know me.....I'm not whining or moaning for attention. Even if I was moaning for attention......I have some pretty hefty competition around here. Remember.....Carmen has gout.
Anway, I decided to stop my pain meds....more proof that I am not a wimp. They were clouding my thinking and I am pretty sure that they are to blame for this hang-over like feeling I've been having the past 2 days. When I told my father that I felt like I had a hangover, he said "you're not drinking over there, are you?" That's exactly what I'm doing, dad! I even had a bar stool installed next to my slushy machine! Parents!!! Anyway, I'm trying to walk as much as I can. They say it's good for me. Helps with the gassy stuff (no, I'm not passing unladylike gas.....it's from the air they inflate your belly with....I swear that's the reason for it). Mostly, I've been walking around the house today. Toni won't let me out because she is a bit embarrassed of my comfy outfit choice for today. (my little nephew didn't think it was THAT bad!). But, she'll be heading out to the gym in awhile. After that, I might just run and up and down the street with a sign that says "I am Toni's Mother!" Well, I don't think I could run. Maybe I'll just get a megaphone and sit on my porch and make announcements about what Toni's mom is wearing!!! As you can tell.....I'm a bit vendictive today. Just don't mess with me at all and you shall live another day. It looks like my beloved RT Team knows exactly how to deal with me. A sweet little pot of flowers were just delivered to my door. Trust me, that group needed NO training.....they were all wonderful to begin with!! Very smart women!!!! Send me flowers/your life is spared.......;-)
So, the only news I have today is that this recuperation is definitely not a 2-3 day affair. And, for anyone who says differently, I better not find out about it. I've still got the phone in my hand and I'm calling my son Vinny........
BTW......here's pix of me leaving for the hospital and pix of my pink painted clogs. I can't figure out how to re-do the pix so it's right side up and I'm a bit too cranky too figure it out. So, deal with it.....
Anyway, the "person" who is with me in the sideways pix (hope you are dealing with it!) is sort of like my alter-ego. She dresses for each season in outfits that my pre-lapband body cannot. Sometimes she can get a bit trashy. I just never know what she'll wear next. She is still dressed in her patriotic garb from celebrating 4th of July and Toni's Birthday. She has not found any Labor Day outfits that she likes. So, she is keeping this one on until it's time to choose a little "back-to-school" number that she fancies.......

8 comments:

Daffodil Hill said...

Well at least you have your humorous spirit back! And the clogs are adorable. Tell Toni that you've gotta take whatever creature comforts you can get right now. Maybe she'll let you putter around the back yard. And please, oh please, don't send Vinny over here! You are definitely not a wimp! Hang in there. It's gonna get better! [[hugs]]

Angel-Love said...

Sounds like things are getting a little better. Right? An email went out to our group today with updates so I'm sure you'll get alot of traffic here or in your email. We'll be checking in on our Monday banders later today. This pain is to be expected. We just have to accept it. Anyone who says otherwise is not speaking the truth. I still have 2 weeks to go. I'm still hoping this horrendous heat dissapates some. Can't believe your dh has gout! Unbelievable! Isnt' gout from eating too much "good " stuff? Did he think he was helping you out??????? I'd send your HIT MAN Vinny to see hubby!!!!
Stay strong! Ang

Maggie May said...

Judi dear, This too shall pass. I know that when you are in the middle of feeling so godawful, it's hard to imagine that you'll ever be well again. But you will. You're doing this for you so I'm sure it feels funny. Try to remember what the speaker said at one of our sessions--just because you CHOSE this surgery does not mean that you don't deserve some help in getting through it! Pain is pain is pain. And when you have it, you have it. I'm sending shots of pain meds via the internet to you!
May you soon be pain free!
Keep your eye on the prize!
bunches of luv, Marg

fourfloreys said...

Judi, I was so glad to see this note! I'm so sorry for your pain, but glad to see it has lessened enough that you can laugh. You are on your way, even if it doesn't feel like that right now! I hope going off the meds helps. But don't let yourself live with toooo much pain! Take care! R.

Caesar223 said...

Judi,
Your sense of humor is wonderful and good medicine to deal with your pain...I can't even begin to imagine what pain & discomfort you must be having. I am glad at least the humidity is down so you can sit on your porch for some fresh air. Everyone here is always asking and thinking of you. Your clogs are soooo adorable! I love the decorations on them. Godspeed! Gerry

Cuteandchubbynomore said...

Judi,Judi,Judi! Lovin' your blog girl! You are one funny mama! Have some empathy girl, my stitches are not even 10 days old! Be gentle girlfriend! You got me laughing so hard that I gotta hold a pillow to them! Tame it down a bit, will ya? Is that REALLY a plaster cast of your body? If so, send that cute guy over here. I am REAL ready to get mine done!
Have you weighed yourself yet?
lovin' ya girl!
Liz

Lucy said...

Judi your exciting journey is just beginning. Your will and sense of humor will carry you thru this. Have you been able to eat anything yet? Are you on a liquid diet?

Rose1957 said...

Hi Judi, sounds like you're getting back to your old ;) self with your humor anyway. :) So glad you are getting to feel a little better. I fixed you side ways pic for you but then happen to think I didn't have your email addy to email it to you. lol
Man sure hope your DH gets better as well!
Your twin ;)
Rose