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I am getting my port replace next Tuesday!

By LadyDiva618

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Wow September has started pretty interesting for me hasn’t it?

 

Well today I went to see my Doctor and he said he will have to replace my port because it’s infected. So next Tuesday is my surgery date. I am little disappointed with myself because I did everything by the book and I didn’t take care of myself properly. It was like a punch to the stomach when he told me this.

 

So what cause my port to get infected? The term self-inflicted unintentionally comes in mind. I remember some of you guys telling me to take in easy 3 weeks after my surgery. Remember back in May when I was set up and helping out at those many graduation parties. Some of you guys commented Take it easy and be careful. And I did but somewhere down the line something happened and this was the result.

 

I can go on and on about what I may have or may not did right but I am not. It is time for me to get over it and move forward! Am I happy with the band? Hell yeah I am! When I start this journey I was 267 and as of today I am 205! :D It sucks that I have to get my port replace so soon but so far the band has been taking care of me and now I need to take care of my band.

 

This time around I will definitely take it easy. Meaning I am going to sit my a$$ down and let my incisions heal properly! :D

 

My only concern is my work outs. I started adding new routines and I wonder how this is going to affect me? I will think of something. Well at least I will have a short work week next week

 

 

Anyway what is going on with my St. Louis Cardinals? :blink:

 

 

Thanks for reading

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    Gmachris

    LAP-BAND Patients

    I am confused how is the infection YOUR fault ? Do you just feel that way or did your doc tell you specifically what you did to cause the infection? Sounds like you are feeling guilty over something you had NO control over. Please respond because I am truly puzzled. Thanks!

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    catfish87

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    Dang T....that sucks! I agree....I don't think you did anything to cause this. there are several people who have had a port replacement on LBT. From what I read, its a day surgery...sometimes even done in the office? You'll be back stronger than ever in no time. Will you be at the support group next thursday? I'm thinking I will be there. If you need anything, you know how to get in touch. Take care and feel better soon!

    Cards sweep the Pirates this weekend? I hope so!

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    LadyDiva618

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    I don't feel guility at all. I am just saying I beleive I started going back to my regular routine way to early. I started working at both of my jobs 2 weeks after my surgery. Job one is a desk job and Job two is working at a day care so you can imagine how my days there went. You are right I have no controll over this but this time I will not try to speed up the healing process. It's hard being super women.

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    LadyDiva618

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    Dang T....that sucks! I agree....I don't think you did anything to cause this. there are several people who have had a port replacement on LBT. From what I read, its a day surgery...sometimes even done in the office? You'll be back stronger than ever in no time. Will you be at the support group next thursday? I'm thinking I will be there. If you need anything, you know how to get in touch. Take care and feel better soon!

    Cards sweep the Pirates this weekend? I hope so!

    I will be there my friend.

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