It was a great turn out. I think I shocked everyone that I was 4 days post-op.  I told them that I was bilateral as of 4 days ago... not activated but surgically wise.  Most of them were amazed that I was feeling good in a short time. (The trick was - - - the best pain meds you can ask for!)

My balance is back on track as well, I explained to the group that with my first CI surgery, my balance was a bit out of whack. And this bilateral surgery could either make it or break it. Since the surgery, I've noticed a huge improvement in my balance, its better than before.

Hopefully the next support group at the end of the summer will be even bigger!!!

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Yes! There is a support group held at the Elkridge Public Library... I know I just had surgery 4 days ago but I feel great!!!  I have friends that will help me with all the lifting (since I can't lift anything more than 5 pounds for a few weeks due to the surgery).

Let's hope for a great turn out. I have Beth Anne and a clinical specialist coming in today to help anyone with any questions they need answered!

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Surgery was successful!  No problems with my sugar!  The OR nurse LOVED my CGM.  Well worth it!

I was up and going home before 1155am!  Got home at 1230pm! No complications, less bleeding than the other surgery which was less bleeding than normal.  Thats pretty good!  Dr. Limb liked how the procedure went and was pleased with the results. He's excited for me for my activation!

I woke up with NO pain at all!  I was such a happy camper! Will do a posting on comparison from both surgeries. And was able to walk to my second phase of recovery!  From waking up and getting over there was about 15-20 minutes apart.  When I woke up, i immediately saw the nurse and asked for a drink and crackers.  I was smiling away cuz I was pretty numb  this time.  Really nice nurse.

One bad thing... I got stuck 3 TIMES for a IV!!!!!  This pre-op nurse must have been new and was not experienced in doing IVs.  But I asked for my old pre-op nurse, Victoria.  She didn't come in til later but she was able to get in a nice line for me and was happy to see her again.

Had the same anesthesiologist!  It was a small world!  She was glad to see me again!  She was like number two already?  I was like up, lets get the show on the road!

Didn't even say bye to my parents.. only my fiancee. I was put under about 10 seconds. This was so much smoother than the last time.  Had a good surgical experience.

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Yup, today is my surgery day!  Whoot!

I'm so pysched!

Sugars are running normal and will have my CGM and Pump during surgery!

Wish me luck!

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