tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13871850.post8923022086746484390..comments2023-07-27T09:43:37.478-06:00Comments on formerly phread: post-surgery~j.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02959570365515658547noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13871850.post-89048668027536850782010-08-04T10:54:58.353-06:002010-08-04T10:54:58.353-06:00So right around the time that you were doing all t...So right around the time that you were doing all this, I myself spent 14 days in the hospital...emergency gall bladder surgery when all my organs decided to try and die on me (glad they didn't use the words "renal failure" until I was headed home!) I too lost some good weight, and I also agree about feeling like myself more now. It's fantastic. There is certainly more to come off, but all in good time...I only have one numb spot, right on my giant scar (surgery could not be done laproscopically, so I got the full slashed-with-a-machete knife wound); at first that was totally numb, but mostly it's just extra tickly now.<br /><br />The surgical drain ticked me off the most upon leaving the hospital. The NG tube down my throat was far worse than anything else I went through. I found out I have a very high tolerance for pain, not so great on nausea. My surgeon said at the end "if you thought your two c-sections were bad, I bet you don't anymore..." He was so not kidding - there is no comparison. <br /><br />I am sooooooo glad to hear that it went well and you're happy with your decision!Melissa LeVesquenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13871850.post-50148208030057538702010-08-01T00:44:10.486-06:002010-08-01T00:44:10.486-06:00wow... don't know what to say. I want to do t...wow... don't know what to say. I want to do that someday when I feel I'm ready for it. I definitely will need it. Somethings just can't be fixed with diet and exercise.<br /><br />But this post scares me. I hate sitting around, I hate drugs that make me want to vomit, and I'm not sure if I could not laugh after surgery cause I laugh all the time, and and... I'm a wimp.<br /><br />When it gets to that point for me, I'll be calling you or emailing you so that I CAN call you and talk more details.<br /><br />Love ya girl!Shelle-BlokThoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05118555873275829720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13871850.post-90355360316479156202010-07-30T18:25:42.074-06:002010-07-30T18:25:42.074-06:00When do we get to see some pictures of you and you...When do we get to see some pictures of you and your rockin' new bod? BTW, not that you are worried about it, but my mom had a tummy tuck and none of us are warped or have any detrimental effects from it ;-) In fact, I like that she knew what she wanted and needed to do to get her body back together and had the guts to do it. So kudos to you!swampbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472020295252029413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13871850.post-70796126308227855342010-07-30T18:08:15.207-06:002010-07-30T18:08:15.207-06:00Vern - "I just blue myself"? Yeah, I rem...Vern - "I just blue myself"? Yeah, I remember. Ew, oranges? That's harsh. I just threw up water and bile. Or something just as appealing.<br /><br />Kutie - I'll watch your girls any, any time. They're wonderful. Just like their mama.~j.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02959570365515658547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13871850.post-71771592797568694712010-07-30T16:17:42.404-06:002010-07-30T16:17:42.404-06:00Jenny, I think you watched my girls during your &q...Jenny, I think you watched my girls during your "recovery." I had NO IDEA and I am floored that you accepted and were able to watch them and your brood too. <br /><br />all I can say is, you are incredibly amazing. And...I'm jealousKemp Kutieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09271420998347952729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13871850.post-37509745675821347672010-07-29T21:22:30.147-06:002010-07-29T21:22:30.147-06:00Remember when Tobias joined Blue Man Group and you...Remember when Tobias joined Blue Man Group and you could see all his blue, smudged fingerprints in the background? Awesome. <br /><br />Also, I am your soul sister with the throwing up two days after having your gut cut open and stapled shut. I threw up oranges. You?Vernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13594878601026478892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13871850.post-29452893904982637112010-07-29T17:18:14.272-06:002010-07-29T17:18:14.272-06:00Hi, Rachel - No, it's not too bothersome. Time...Hi, Rachel - No, it's not too bothersome. Time will tell how permanent it is. It was really, <i>really</i> weird at first, but now I'm used to it. It's mainly in areas in my central/lower abdomen which are numb, although sometimes it feels as if the numbness is spread to the tops of my legs. Thanks for reading!~j.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02959570365515658547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13871850.post-46916044111755195452010-07-29T16:22:05.770-06:002010-07-29T16:22:05.770-06:00KK - yes, that was awesome. Except for you & J...KK - yes, that was awesome. Except for you & Jen missing each other, that was not awesome.<br /><br />Emily - ha! The off-centered-ness, I like. I will keep that part. <br /><br />Christi - <a href="http://video.about.com/weightloss/Tummy-Tuck.htm" rel="nofollow">Here's a video</a> to give you the basic idea. Thank you, Friend.<br /><br />Melody - yes, it was a big deal at the time, I guess I'm just surprised that it no longer is, you know? Isn't it so liberating to finally feel like <i>you</i> again? I feel that way now, too. You look great, by the way, as always.~j.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02959570365515658547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13871850.post-11101870761134618522010-07-29T16:08:49.537-06:002010-07-29T16:08:49.537-06:00cw - I'm so glad you were there. Remember how ...cw - I'm so glad you were there. Remember how I didn't realize how long the drain was? Yeah. Gross. <br /><br />LaYen - Jerk? What are you even talking about? Yes, I did push myself. And, yes, silly, long, cut-my-body-in-half scar. That was super easy.<br /><br />Rynell - thank you, Rynell. <br /><br />Shar - It's not completely closed, but almost. It's because of the scar tissue. It looks ridiculous, and not in a cool way.<br /><br />Azu'car - Yes. Runzas.<br /><br />Gerb - thank you for being a listening friend while I was going through it. I remember talking with you in the church kitchen. You are a wonderful friend.~j.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02959570365515658547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13871850.post-30956025128282821512010-07-29T16:03:15.887-06:002010-07-29T16:03:15.887-06:00Totally fascinating story. I fully expect that so...Totally fascinating story. I fully expect that someday (post-kids) I'll face the decision about whether to "put my body back together again" so to speak. Thanks for sharing your journey. <br /><br />I'm curious about the "still numb in some places" part of the story. Is that permanent? Does it bother you? Is it very noticeable to you? I've heard about that side effect but never talked to someone who actually lives with it.Rachel F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06967023620593706852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13871850.post-37199565563100100432010-07-29T15:16:30.347-06:002010-07-29T15:16:30.347-06:00"At the time I was going through it, this was..."At the time I was going through it, this was all such a big deal in my head, like having the surgery was part of my identity ..."<br /><br />The RN in me says: This IS a BIG DEAL. Not just in your head. Major surgery, general anesthetic, reconstruction of abdominal tissue/muscle/structures, body-altering consequences (even if they are good.) And it sounds like you did very well with it. <br /><br />It seems to me that you are willing to do hard things to move yourself to where you want to be, Little Miss Tri-athlete!<br /><br />P.S. The several pounds I've lost in the past 6 months have left me "feeling more like myself." I feel it every day and it makes me happy I understand that completely.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578288091007729306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13871850.post-46721619769629092142010-07-29T13:56:32.433-06:002010-07-29T13:56:32.433-06:00I know this shows my complete ignorance, but all I...I know this shows my complete ignorance, but all I understand about the surgery is the desired end result. What exactly is it? What did the surgeon do?<br /><br />And from La Yen's comment, I'd have to agree. If it's worse than C-sections (which it sounds like) you are a brave, brave woman (cw).Christihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025068909855339449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13871850.post-29244235323856607062010-07-29T13:09:12.349-06:002010-07-29T13:09:12.349-06:00Off-center belly buttons are unique. I say keep it...Off-center belly buttons are unique. I say keep it. ;)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12394453668517249660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13871850.post-43986719936848149962010-07-29T12:44:15.499-06:002010-07-29T12:44:15.499-06:00and then remember when I knocked on your door a we...and then remember when I knocked on your door a week after and had no idea and then Jen went to stupid trunk or treat and I missed her<br /><br />yeah<br /><br />I remember that tooKallihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12918042036874607310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13871850.post-82470189272994500482010-07-29T12:07:17.667-06:002010-07-29T12:07:17.667-06:00I admire you, Jenny. For sharing your story and f...I admire you, Jenny. For sharing your story and for knowing yourself well enough to know what was right for you to do. For explaining things to your kids the way you did. I will admit that I have been judgmental once of this procedure (or maybe it was different? I don't know.) and that was when my ex-sis-in-law (just sis-in-law at the time) decided to have it done because she didn't want to have to exercise or diet. Direct quote.<br /><br />Anyway... thanks for sharing. And I think you're an amazing person for all sorts of reasons.Gerbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13103247512887532095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13871850.post-25833543007746649852010-07-29T11:26:05.600-06:002010-07-29T11:26:05.600-06:00Meals for everyone!Meals for everyone!Carinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13859567470814286102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13871850.post-80203650994592475102010-07-29T10:38:34.574-06:002010-07-29T10:38:34.574-06:00You're awesome. And look at you knocking 30 mi...You're awesome. And look at you knocking 30 minutes off your tri time! And you look great!<br /><br />How did your belly button close?<br /><br />My friend just had this exact surgery 2 months ago and she looks great. One more baby for me and then it's my turn! And I can't wait.Sharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06087436937183831135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13871850.post-9721995340624686662010-07-29T10:33:24.939-06:002010-07-29T10:33:24.939-06:00You are awesome. And brave. And strong.You are awesome. And brave. And strong.Rynellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01026693487362512860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13871850.post-32901956352426889002010-07-29T09:37:47.013-06:002010-07-29T09:37:47.013-06:00I still feel bad I was such a jerk when I was up t...I still feel bad I was such a jerk when I was up there helping. But it was because I had this alien growing that we didn't know about. <br /><br />And you DID push yourself, but that is just your nature.<br /><br />And I don't think you cheated even a little. I would rather work out with Jillian herself than go through the C section pain again--and that is a fraction of your gut bust. Anyone who thinks you did it the easy way is a buffoon.La Yenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15044092297673361855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13871850.post-67332702781691889172010-07-29T09:05:05.692-06:002010-07-29T09:05:05.692-06:00I will never forget that day when you let me drive...I will never forget that day when you let me drive you up to your follow-up in Ogden. Beautiful scenery. Great company and conversation. And you invited me to come in with you to your appointment and I watched as they removed your stitches. I said it then and I'll say it again, "What a brave, brave woman you are."<br /><br />xocwhttp://compulsivewriter.comnoreply@blogger.com