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Blog 87176

A blog by Tayter in General

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A weight loss surgery blog by Tayter on BariatricPal. 13 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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8 weeks post op!

Hey everyone! I finally feel like "blogging". Yesterday was 8 weeks post op for me. I feel great and dont notice any difference in the way that I feel at all. Once in a while, I get an ache in my port area, but nothing I cant deal with!! I got my 1st fill at 6 weeks and I got 4.2 ccs. Since that time, I have lost another 5lbs bringing my total to 32 lbs. I am finally starting to notice in my clothes, and people are asking me if I am losing. I cant tell by looking in the mirror though..

Day 6 post op

Today is day 6 post op. My port has been sort of achy today. It doesnt hurt, but it is achy in that area and I was kind of slow moving because of it... Maybe I over did something to cause this, I'm not sure.   Over all I am doing well. Each day gets a little better! Going to a baseball game here in a few.

Day 5 post op

Hello, its me again!   This morning I went to work to work half day. I wasnt feeling so well. My urine was brown and i was jittery... I called the dr and they said that the brown urine is a sign of dehydration. So, I started sipping down the water and ate a sugar free pudding cup. Through out the day, I have had over 2 liters of water and I feel 300% better... I went to the dr today and got the staples removed. She said they look great, my weight is decreasing, and no fever, bp is good,

Day 4- post op

Hi!   I went back to work today. All went well. I am moving and acting like nothing is wrong, so no one had a clue   Pain is minimal. Going back to the dr tomorrow to get my staples out. They are starting to itch, so getting them out will be wonderful.   Going to have a protein shake for supper. I feel like I'm getting hungry.   More later!

Day 3 post op

Hello again!   Today is day 3 post op. Pain is hardly nothing. I describe it as too many situps. I havent been using my pain meds except at night, and that is just to sleep. I feel good.   I am still struggling to accept that I actually have had the surgery. When I think about it, i get knots in my stomach. I have read several other posts that state the same thing, so that must be "normal".   Each day gets a bit easier. Went to my sons soccer tourney today and I'm going back

Day 2 post op

Doing well! Slept in nice and late, got up and showered and feel pretty good.   Pain seems to be more of an ache to me and I'm moving slow, but other wise ok. Today I can feel the gas that everyone has mentioned and I feely burpy. But I'm dealing with that ok, too.   Tuesday, I get my staples out. Then 4-6 weeks later I can get my first fill.   More to come

Surgery went well

Today is day 1 post op. My pain is very minimal... (could be the drugs) Hardly any gas unless it's yet to come. I'm up, moving around, talking, laughing, etc.. Feeling good for now. I have an xray shortly and if that is ok, I am released!!! I go back to the dr 5 days post op.. I cant wait to get home (except i have a 2.5 hour drive to get there). I miss my kids and dogs. I have a busy weekend ahead of me with a soccer tournament so I hope I can withstand it.. If not, I will stay home..

Waiting now to go up!!!

I'm currently at the hospital.. Sitting here waiting to go up to surgery. I am SCaRED to tears and I'm not kidding, Im not scared of the surgery, but the life after surgery.... Why one would be scared of eating half of a cheeseburger instead of 2 is hard to fathom, but it's the truth... I have had seconds thoughts several times today.. But, I'm staying strong and I will one day be thinner!!!!!!!!! I have to spend the night tonite and will go home tomorrow....... Thanks for your tho

2 days til "B" day

I went to my preop appointment today. All was well with the surgeon. Then, I went to see the anesthesiology (sp) dept and they had NONE of my pre- surgery testing results... She states that they need it before I can officially be cleared for the surgery. I explained that all the needed stuff was done as that is why I was cleared by the dr for the surgery. She was talking to the Dr's office while I was there. She assured me that it would be ok... However, I'm a tad nervous... Hopefully

Need Support!!!

Hi Everyone! I too am in the prelim stages of my banding. Here's my journey so far.... I started to have blood pressure issues about a year ago so was put on meds. Swelling from water in feet and ankles, etc... Then in Oct breathing issues (due in part to my size) and finally went to my dr in Dec. At that time I discussed my weight and options with her. By Jan, I had the approval from BCBS hmo IL to see a lapband dr for a consult. I was given Rush and Loyola for my options. Loyola is 2

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