Update on Kirsten (Thursday: Good news, post # 65)

[Kalei]

Yay! I'm glad the surgery is done and over with and we know that it went very well. I can see why Kirsten wouldn't want to stay in a hospital for 4 days, I find hospitals so depressing and I don't like their food.

Many prayers from me, the paws, scales, and hooves.

[Freedom]

Thanks so much for taking the time to give us updates!

Prayers for Kirsten, and for a good biopsy result.

[jenluckenbach]

Glad all went wel, but won't stop thinking and praying until those results come in.

[Catty1]

When Kirsten can see this, I borrowed this post from another pre-surgery person who had to fast....

My surgery is on Thursday afternoon at 4:30 and I was instructed to begin a clear liquid diet today. As of 5:30 pm, I have ingested only 705 calories. I have never before in my life not eaten and have learned some interesting things:

* Fruit juices have A LOT more calories in them than you think! Check the labels. If you're trying to lose weight, cut out fruit juice from your diet.
* Don't stray far from a bathroom. You will have to pee a ridiculous number of times during the day. I've already given up on wearing shorts today. I might just ditch the undies tomorrow too.
* The beginning of the day was the worst, as yesterday's solids worked their way out and weren't being replaced by any new solids.
* You don't get quite as hungry as you think you will. I mean, don't get me wrong -- you're hungry -- but it's not agony.
* Microwaved chicken broth isn't half bad -- even better, it fills you up better than anything else on the menu. It tastes better than it smells.
* Putting lemonade in iced tea isn't the same as putting lemon juice and Splenda in iced tea. It's more tart and less sweet.
* You don't realize until you can't eat how many times during the day you think about food!

For the record, my diet today and tomorrow is limited to: water, coffee, tea, soda, clear juices (like white cranberry juice, white grape juice, apple juice, grapefruit juice, etc.), chicken or beef broth, popsicles (not red), italian ice (not red), jello (without fruit), salt, pepper & sugar. Not allowed is: milk, cream, milkshakes, orange juice, tomato juice, any soup other than clear broth, oatmeal/cream of wheat, and obviously any solid food.

Can't wait to see if I'll be able to sleep through the night tonight. At this rate, I think I'll be too hungry, so will have to get up for snacks during the night. By Thursday afternoon, I ought to be good and cranky for the hospital staff!

[phesina]

So glad the surgery is over, Kirsten!

Prayers and good wishes that all is well.

Hugs and purrs,
Pat and cats

[Catty1]

Kirsten - more hugs and prayers! Believing in good news...

[krazyaboutkatz]

Thanks for keeping us updated. I'm glad to hear that everything went well and that Kirsten can now rest and recover. I hope she makes a speedy recovery.

[trayi52]

Glad to hear the surgery is over. Now I hope to hear that the biopsy goes well also. Will be praying for good results.

Willie

[koxka]

Thinking of Kirsten. Glad the surgery went well.
Hopping for the best result on the biopsy.

[Alysser]

Glad to hear the worst part is over and surgery went well. Get well soon!

[sasvermont]

Many get well wishes coming to you from all the Campers.

Sas et al

[pitc9]

Thinking of Kirsten!!!

[Dorothy39]

Kirstin~ We're all thinking of you, and so grateful that the worst is over~

I hope you get to enjoy eating" something"


{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[kimlovescats]

Glad the surgery is over! Try to rest and not worry, Kirsten! I'll be thinking and praying for you!

Kim

[Rachel]

The best thing is that the surgery is over, over, over! I know the recovery won't be any fun but it still has to better than have to worry about that surgery coming up. Of course we are still holding our breath until those lab results come in but the good news is on a roll.