Comments on Memoirs of a Mommy: Now It's MY Turn

Good luck! I'll be thinking of you!

2009-08-28T13:00:50.286-06:00

Good luck! I'll be thinking of you!

Hey Crystal! Just wanted you to know you are in my...

2009-08-28T00:39:43.399-06:00

Hey Crystal! Just wanted you to know you are in my prayers! I will be sending prayers and good vibes your way that everything will go smoothly and you'll have a speedy recovery! You will be in some pain, but not for long and it's SO worth it. Things will digest differently and you'll recognize quickly what your body can and can NOT handle. I'm happy you're finally getting it out! WHA-HOO!

Oh, and it will hurt so much less (like not at all...

2009-08-27T23:58:51.097-06:00

Oh, and it will hurt so much less (like not at all) if you decide to have something (like a milkshake) that would make you previously feel like you'd been 12 rounds in the boxing ring and lost. That "someone must have punched me repeatedly while I wasn't looking" feeling.

Your food will digest differently now though--but that's easy to get used to. It's a rougher surgery to recuperate from than a hysterectomy. Just don't lift more than your doc says you can lift--or you can get a hernia. That's the advice you need to follow. Otherwise, you'll hurt for about 10 days (yes, 4 belly pokes that they glued back together for me) and then you'll go on with life. It's not horrible--and will make such a huge difference! Just get a pillow to hold in front of your tummy for when the kids need a cuddle.

Thinking good thoughts for you!