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Mistywater35
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Everything posted by Mistywater35
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Mostly when I walk, not at all when sitting. I have not noticed it on deep breath. Hmmm strange.
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I am 11 days post op and Have been doing really well and just today started with pain around the port which feels like it is in my lower intestines but prevalent when I walk or bend etc. anyone else have this?
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Mine itches all around the port I put benadryl on it last night. It's not the actual incision but all around it and the other incision the little ones are ok. It seems to have a couple of bumps. I wonder if it was a reaction to steristrips, but it did not start right away.
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Oct 18th only 8 days before I saw the dr post op
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Saw my surgeon for a follow up on Friday and he said I could go to mashies and soft food. My instructions had said one more week eating puréed for 1 meal and drinking shakes as Protein. I am tolerating everything I have tried but have not had chicken or any type of meat. I am little afraid he didn't reallise how little time has gone by. But he has done lots of bands so I am hoping it is ok.
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My port is on the right side as well I have 5 incisions but slightly differently placed. Oh well there seems to be many many differences in the pre-op and post op as well. so I guess the incisions are just another variable.
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I lost 9 lbs pre-op also seems like a common number
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I almost feel back to normal. Yesterday we walked around a small "artsy" New England tow nearby and today I feel very very good. not much pain except being over and getting up from the couch I have not taken any pain med since the Friday (2nd day after surgery). I just realized I could have a cup of coffee (decaf) but haven't yet, funny it was the thing I missed most during pre-op! I can only hope things continue as smoothly as they have so far! All the support through this forum is the BEST! Happy Sunday!
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How long did everyone leave the bandages on? I feel like they should be changed or something before I see the Dr. On Friday.
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I was banded on Thursday, came home from the hospital today. I hadn't eaten anythig and I am up about 9 lbs? I was on an intevenous for the whole time with fluids could this be it? anyones have this happen. I think I saw this on another.Surgery was all done by 10:00am a little nausea while in recovery but they gave me something and I feel ok now. Very little pain, so farHeaded to the Hospital in one hour for surgery in 2 hours. One night stay in the Hospital. That's the plan anywaySurgery day tomorrow. I am a mix of emotions today, Happy, scared, excited, but mostly can't wait to do things like ride a bike and walk the mall without my knees and feet hurting. I already feel so much better having lost the 40 lbs during the last 7 months (since seeing the surgeon the first time) that I can't wait to lose more. I have already put away the NEED for the large portions that got me here. I know there are more challenges along the way but as another poster's said being overweight is a challenge. One I've fought since about 3rd grade. I am ready to see what else is out there in this thing called LIFE.Thank you all, made it through the night(no cheating etc). I've really been okay on the liquid/veg diet and lost something like 40 lbs already throughout since I saw the Dr. in April, but last night was probably the most challenging and not because of any emotional reasons or outside stimuli but because I was hungry. LOLHAVING A real tough time tonight 3 days to surgery and I am HUNGRY. GrrrMy surgery is Thursday morning 7:30 Best wishes to you!Update my surgery is back on for Oct 18th, A lesson here is don't let em shut you down, I did a bit of griping and a little calling and VIOLA! I am back on schedule.So very emotional right now. My surgery is scheduled for Oct. 18th and they just called and said they may have to push it back a week because a proctor has to be there that can't be there. I've been on the liquid diet since Oct 3 and scheduled my time off from work for 2 weeks from the surgery date. I am really really upset. (just had to vent a litte)So very emotional right now. My surgery is scheduled for Oct. 18th and they just called and said they may have to push it back a week because a proctor has to be there that can't be there. I've been on the liquid diet since Oct 3 and scheduled my time off from work for 2 weeks from the surgery date. I am really really upset. (just had to vent a litte)I started my pre op diet ( shakes, 1 veg, 1 fruit and 1 starch) and lost 2 lbs per day until yesterday when I GAINED back 2 lbs very frustrating. I was really strict and careful. Anyone else have this experience?I am having my surgery on Oct. 18. I just started the two week per-surgical diet today..finding only slightly intolerable. Mainly because of the removal of coffee. I so miss it and have a headache from it. But just keep thinking it will be worth it.I am practicing the chewing and making the meals longer since I am a fast eater. I have a timer I set for 20 minutes at meals, have to admit I've only gotten to 15 and that's when I am REALLY conscious of it.Of any thing about the surgery I worry about it's this PBing and vomiting. I haven't been sick in around 20 years. AND I eat fast, (working on it).Wow just got kind of upsetting news. When I left the Dr office on Tuesday I'd gotten it into my head that it would only be 2-3 months before the surgery. I know that's what the nurse said but now I'm thinking she meant that's how long it takes to find out if the insurance will cover it. I called today and she said 4-6 visits with the Nutritionist BEFORE the surgery. I knew everyone had said it took a long time but thought maybe it had changed. I was all happy thinking I'd have it done over the summer (since I don't work in the summer) but now it looks like Oct. I'm a bit deflated but not much I can do.