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Blog 67589

A blog by crisci@snet.net in General

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A weight loss surgery blog by crisci@snet.net on BariatricPal. 16 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Slipped!

:sad:I got my 1st dose of reality I gained 10 # over the holidays This is not a joke I had a fill of 4cc last week and had my 1st episode of getting blocked, last night I had prok for dinner no issues but the am I could not even eat 1/4 c of oatmeal for breakfast, lunch would not go down and tonght I had a cup of hot soup which seemed to get things moving again.

Better at last!

The infection has cleared, the VNA is no longer needed to pack the site I am on the mends! I can't believe I have had this thing lingering for 4 1/2 months Now I just need to keep the weight at bay until the port site can be accessed. Oh Dear with the holdays coming and all it will be a chalange

Better at last

:mad2: Finally feeling better dispite a cold.. The infection is clearing up after a week of nastiness. Doc won't go near the port for few months to be sure all is healed I wonder if this had been brewing for 5 months? As long as it does't come back and I can keep my band...

At last a diagnosis

Saw the Surgeon today pain swelling and strange looking lump near the port. CT Scan revealed a seroma a large pocket of nasty fluid It felt a little better after they drained in but that was short lived, swollen up again but I am on antibiotics for 10 days hope it clears up and this is not due to erosion of the band The Jurys still out on that they will know more when the cultures come back. Hope the band isn't the culprit:sad:

Pain

5 months post op and having a lot of pain arond the port site. Cscan and swallow negative, I got a fill and the pain continues hope it will be ok and I don't have to have the band removed Lost 60# so far 40 to go:confused::smile2:

25 days post op

Still having issues with pain around port when I lie down, Started reg food but I must learn how to eat slower and chew 3 bites and Im full. At the beach with family, and enjoying the nice weather Don't miss eatting out Too much distress when I try to eat restraunt food, I Bring most of it home with me. No scale at the beach but clothes are getting very loose. I just wish i felt better, tired and sore muscles, but no leg pain after 5 years so That I am greatful for

Finally on puree

I Saw the surgeon today, advanced diet, Im doing well wt loss 10# since surgery 6-1. Im Happy, started on puree, the baby food meat is nasty I thing Ill try to make my own. I was cleared for vacation so I'll be off the the OBX this week end, Hope I can stay on the program without issues while I'm away:unsure:

Week one over and done

:crying: I am having alot of pain in the muscle under the port incision when I lay down to sleep, not getting any better, no swelling or discoloration but feels like they left forcep or clamp in there. I know they didn't, it would have shown up with the 1st Xray Tomorrow I go to the surgeon, hopefully will start on next stage diet these liquids are getting old!

Day 8

Back to work today ! brought my 1/4 c drink and soup, too busy to drink during the day. Have a problem sipping I quess my habit of gulping will hard to break, because the fast drinking causes gas and pressure. I'll be up late trying to catch up on my 64 oz..... Food looks good I hope I can hold out until I am officially on something other than liquids:bored:

Day 7

:sad: I finally feel like a real person, up and about without issues, No hunger at all I almost missed lunch due to a visit from a long lost friend. GasX strips are a Godsend Thanks to the chat room suggestions I feel as well as I did pre-op

Day 6

Today was a tough one I drank the liquids and protein up to 47 :sad:but feeling weak and tired maybe I did too much walking yesterday. The foods are getting boring, soup choc protein jello and water

day 5

:thumbup:Day 5 and I am hoping for less pressure and less distress, Cant believe I am only eatting 200-300 cal. a day and dont think of food. I use to become dizzy by 11:30 in the am waiting for my 600 cal lunch and then was starving by 2 ! Hope this continues

Day 4

4 days post op Still having pressure in chest feel like a good burb would cure me forever. Good advise from the chat line keep walking it's just gas. 2 oz of protein drink make me want something solid old habits die hard Weight still same as preop

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