TrishS

The continued story.... Well after I got home from surgery I followed my bandster rules to a "T". But in June I was starting to eat everything! It was time for a fill. :hungry: June 23, 2005 ~ I went into Colorado to get a fill (1st fill). As I was I could feel it getting tighter. So I was happy that I would have restriction. We spent the weekend in Colorado site seeing, we also took my mom for a small vaction. We had lots of fun. I was being very careful the whole weekend not to over eat. So I really just under ate so I wouldnt get sick. By the time I got back home and back into my normal life I was able to eat everything again. I had no restriction what so ever. :cry August 5, 2005 ~ I went back to Colorado for another fill (2nd fill). This time taking my neice for a little vaction. Again I felt the fill that day he put it in. But after the weekend of having fun, by Sunday (when we are about to leave back home) I know I need a fill. The on call Dr. at the hospital paged my Dr. and he called me back saying he will met me at his office to have another fill.I thought that was very nice of him. (3rd fill) As he was working with the fill he would push in and out really fast trying and making sure he was talking out all of the air bubbles out. I thought this worked. And it probably did for a few days, but after that nothing. November 18, 2005 ~ Again I went back for another fill (4th fill) This fill was very painful for me, while my Dr. was putting the needle in he was unable to find my port and he was pushing really hard. I could hear the grinding of the needle against my port, its like it echoed in my won body. I get the chills now just thinking about it. My Dr. notice that what ever he was putting in that same amount was NOT coming back out. Also at this time I could not feel the adjustment at all. My Dr. put his head down almost is shame. He said I had a leak in my port and I would have to have surgery again. they put me down for surgery on Dec. 22. I also reminded him of the numb area (where he cut the nerve) That I was in a lot of pain there so if he could look at it while I was under. December 22, 2006 ~ I went in for surgery to have my port replaced. I ask my Dr. if he could also move my port down about 2inches. It was originally placed right under my rib and I was in a lot of pain driving or sitting down to long. Again I reminded him of the sharp pains I was feeling where it was numb on the surface of the skin, but painful inside. He marked an X where he would look. I came out of surgery groggy like normal. I was told there was a massive scar tissue around the tubing and he cut it away. He also put in 2cc's of saline while I was under (5th fill) I went home that same day to be with my family for Christmas. It was a hard and painful Christmas for me. To be Continued.......

The continued story.... Well after I got home from surgery I followed my bandster rules to a "T". But in June I was starting to eat everything! It was time for a fill. :hungry: June 23, 2005 ~ I went into Colorado to get a fill (1st fill). As I was I could feel it getting tighter. So I was happy that I would have restriction. We spent the weekend in Colorado site seeing, we also took my mom for a small vaction. We had lots of fun. I was being very careful the whole weekend not to over eat. So I really just under ate so I wouldnt get sick. By the time I got back home and back into my normal life I was able to eat everything again. I had no restriction what so ever. :cry August 5, 2005 ~ I went back to Colorado for another fill (2nd fill). This time taking my neice for a little vaction. Again I felt the fill that day he put it in. But after the weekend of having fun, by Sunday (when we are about to leave back home) I know I need a fill. The on call Dr. at the hospital paged my Dr. and he called me back saying he will met me at his office to have another fill.I thought that was very nice of him. (3rd fill) As he was working with the fill he would push in and out really fast trying and making sure he was talking out all of the air bubbles out. I thought this worked. And it probably did for a few days, but after that nothing. November 18, 2005 ~ Again I went back for another fill (4th fill) This fill was very painful for me, while my Dr. was putting the needle in he was unable to find my port and he was pushing really hard. I could hear the grinding of the needle against my port, its like it echoed in my won body. I get the chills now just thinking about it. My Dr. notice that what ever he was putting in that same amount was NOT coming back out. Also at this time I could not feel the adjustment at all. My Dr. put his head down almost is shame. He said I had a leak in my port and I would have to have surgery again. they put me down for surgery on Dec. 22. I also reminded him of the numb area (where he cut the nerve) That I was in a lot of pain there so if he could look at it while I was under. December 22, 2006 ~ I went in for surgery to have my port replaced. I ask my Dr. if he could also move my port down about 2inches. It was originally placed right under my rib and I was in a lot of pain driving or sitting down to long. Again I reminded him of the sharp pains I was feeling where it was numb on the surface of the skin, but painful inside. He marked an X where he would look. I came out of surgery groggy like normal. I was told there was a massive scar tissue around the tubing and he cut it away. He also put in 2cc's of saline while I was under (5th fill) I went home that same day to be with my family for Christmas. It was a hard and painful Christmas for me. To be Continued.......

I never had problems with cereal and I am too a cereal binge eater, I will sit down and eat almost all of the box. So what I do is DONT buy it! I just cant I eat the whole dang thing....

I dont think I will ever go to the ins. or any lawyer or anything. I dont want to do that to him. all I want is to be fix and not in pain any more. I want my band too. I dont think I ever got a chance to work with it. and I want that chance I think I would be a great bandster! Thanks for the info though... but I am not getting this Dr. in trouble

Yeah I saw this movie almost a year ago... and I didnt eat fast food for almost 3months but heck I went back into it.... It was a pretty good intresting movie though makes you REALLY think what your eating

Paula I just knew you would drop your mouth on this one... Heck right now my dear... Im making a list!!!! *wink*

To cute!!! You look really good. Looks Like fun!

To bring my journal up to date I need to start at the beganing, I need to go back to January 4, 2005....... Jan. 4, 2005 ~ I went in to Dr. Smith's office for a consult about the Lap Band. I was very excited and couldnt wait to get it. Dr. Smith explained the Band to me, I weighed in and that was all. I did not have to do any test no X-rays, no blood work, no EKG. I did though have to go thourgh a Psych. Evaluation and talk to a Dietician. I found someone in Alb. to do my Psych Evaluation, she didn't know anything about the band so I told her everything I knew of it and I guess I passed . The Dietician was in CO so she called me over the phone and we talked for about 30mins to 45mins. And I was all done. They origanlly put me down for March 13, 2005 to get the band. But money and time did not permit. So I waited until April 28, 2005. I went on a 10 day liquid diet pre-op and that was very hard for me. I think I lost 15 pounds. The morning of April 28, 2005 It was snowing in CO and I was in shorts Brrrrrr. I went in got my paper work done waited for the blood thiners to kick in... and that was it. I was under. I woke up and the first thing out of my mouth was "Am I Skinny Yet?" hahaha I spent the night in the hospital that night and then went to a hotel room until that following Monday. I went in to see my Dr. That Monday I was complaining of numbness on the out side of my tummy. My Dr. said "Oh I might have cut a neve Sorry!" Oh is that all... :confused: I went home and healed up. I dont want this post to be so long its hard to read..... So...:bored To Be Continued.......

To bring my journal up to date I need to start at the beganing, I need to go back to January 4, 2005....... Jan. 4, 2005 ~ I went in to Dr. Smith's office for a consult about the Lap Band. I was very excited and couldnt wait to get it. Dr. Smith explained the Band to me, I weighed in and that was all. I did not have to do any test no X-rays, no blood work, no EKG. I did though have to go thourgh a Psych. Evaluation and talk to a Dietician. I found someone in Alb. to do my Psych Evaluation, she didn't know anything about the band so I told her everything I knew of it and I guess I passed . The Dietician was in CO so she called me over the phone and we talked for about 30mins to 45mins. And I was all done. They origanlly put me down for March 13, 2005 to get the band. But money and time did not permit. So I waited until April 28, 2005. I went on a 10 day liquid diet pre-op and that was very hard for me. I think I lost 15 pounds. The morning of April 28, 2005 It was snowing in CO and I was in shorts Brrrrrr. I went in got my paper work done waited for the blood thiners to kick in... and that was it. I was under. I woke up and the first thing out of my mouth was "Am I Skinny Yet?" hahaha I spent the night in the hospital that night and then went to a hotel room until that following Monday. I went in to see my Dr. That Monday I was complaining of numbness on the out side of my tummy. My Dr. said "Oh I might have cut a neve Sorry!" Oh is that all... :Banane59: I went home and healed up. I dont want this post to be so long its hard to read..... So...:bored To Be Continued.......

Well it is 4 days after my 1 year Band Anniversay. This should be a day that I can rejoice in and be happy, but all I am is sad! :think April 28, 2005 I got my band I was so excited to start my life over. I wasnt wrong in that my life did start over just in the other way. It wasn't like that at first but everything just kept adding up. Now 1 year later.... I am broken down ripped into and tossed like a piece of meat. I am hopeing that having this journal will allow me to express my thoughts. Anyone can read them maybe even learn from them.

Well it is 4 days after my 1 year Band Anniversay. This should be a day that I can rejoice in and be happy, but all I am is sad! :think April 28, 2005 I got my band I was so excited to start my life over. I wasnt wrong in that my life did start over just in the other way. It wasn't like that at first but everything just kept adding up. Now 1 year later.... I am broken down ripped into and tossed like a piece of meat. I am hopeing that having this journal will allow me to express my thoughts. Anyone can read them maybe even learn from them.

Yeah Dont use the one in my Siggy Line.... Thats the Band Dr. that did all this to me

I go Thursday at 2:30.... Im scared and nervous!

Well Everyone I went to my PCP. and he felt really bad. He is sending me to a wound infection specialist. He wants a consult with him. He wants to get this wound cleaned and healing. with the infection being so bad He said it is not healing properly. Once all that is done He is going to find me a NEW Band Dr.!!! woohoo! He told I dont have to see my Band Dr. again if I dont want to. Okay thats one step... Im getting there. Thanks you all for pushing me like you did! I love you all!!!!!!!!!!!!! ((((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))

Thank you Leatha, for all thoes names.... I am just trying to get this wound fixed so it can heal so then I can think of my band. I am speechless about this whole thing I just hate it so much. And yes, Paula is a blessing... Everyone has been a blessing to me since all of this.

You might find something here There has been a few people on here that has had a flipped port http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=11564&highlight=flipped+port

Paula, you are so sweet! I am trying to do my best. but good idea about putting a post of the Dr.s I am looking into.I have others on my list that I will be calling tomorrow. If none of these work.. I will be flying to CA! Thanks for caring so much Paula.. You are such a great friend. I just love the support here.. thourgh this rough time I dont know what I would do without you all!

These are just pictures taken from the web... but we have the same color and everything! I love my little car!!!

Opps... No he gave me pain meds.. but they are gone.. and I am still in pain!!! I only take them at night to help me sleep because I can only sleep on my right side with a pillow holding my tummy up so it wont pull on my hole. and I take them if I am so much pain I start grinding my teeth. Yes grinding of teeth with me is a sure sign of 7-8 level pain. Penni I forgot about Zoe's boot but boy would it come in handy right about now wouldnt it LOL

Hmmmm I wonder if I drink some Aloe Vera Juice if it would help me... I know my hole is on the outside.. but it could help me on the inside... Oh heack I dont know what I am saying..... but I want some too.... hehehe

Gosh I hate thoes scales! why do we even have to have them.... oh yeah! I know! Anyway one time I weighed myself and I saw 284 OMG I thought I was going to faint... I wanted to scream and yell.... 2 days later back to 287 Ugh I guess I did something wrong... well it was worth that high for a while!! boycott scales!

Not to sound like a quack but should you be eating solid foods yet? What does your Dr. say you should be eating? By the way I wouldnt try the pork rinds even with no restriction them little buggers get stuck. Your just on your 3rd week out right? and 19 pounds is a lot! This is a time to heal not lose weight. but if you do lose weight thats bonus honey! I think you are doing good. Just ask your Dr. or Diet person what you should be eating. Every Dr. is diffrent.

I have not seen this thread until now. Okay Prayer Worriors I need your faith and prayers right now. I dont know if any of you have read my other threads but I had my port removed due to an infection and now I have a hole that I have to pack everyday. I need the courage and strengh to get through this. I am in so much pain and I cry out to God for his love and healing hand upon me. I need guidence in finding a new Dr. And the wisdom to know how to handle all this I am going through. Thank you for your prayers and support as I go this pain everyday. I belive that God will heal me, I have faith in our Lord. And By HIS Stripes I AM Healed!!!!

Hello everyone! I feel like I have been beaten and thrown out to the dogs! I am in so much pain I barley can walk... dont even ask how I sit down and stand up... and the bathroom UGH!!! I think this hurts worse then my orignal band surgery. I go in tomorrow to see my PCP he cant really do anything but maybe he can give me some pain meds. I called Dr. in Phoenix, AZ Dr. Terry Simpson. his web page looked really good and he seems very caring for his patients. I guess tomorrow I will call Dr. Frezza in Lubbock TX I know he has done a lot of surgeries mostly RNY though. We will see. I am just trying to survive each day. I still want my band though... I am not ready to give up! I never even had a chance to use it like I should. I just hope its not to late.

Please see your band Dr. right away, he needs to look at it to determin if it is a port infection. This is something NOT to pass even if it looks like something small. Take Care of yourself and let us know.