MemphisChik

8/20 surgery
High weight: 275
Surgery day: 263
Today: 239

She IS the reason I did it. I want to be with her as long as I possibly can. She is everything to me!

Well, the hematologist showed up Tuesday night at almost 11:00. He was the first doctor I saw who had ANSWERS!! Yay!!! and he was pretty, too, so that made my night. LOL Anyway, I have a "superior mesenteric venous thrombosis". Basically a clot in the vein from the intestines. Here's a page about it. http://www.cmaj.ca/content/183/6/693.full Anyway, I was taught how to give myself Lovenox shots for the next week and am on Coumadin, both are blood thinners. It is now just a matter of time for the clot to be absorbed. He couldn't say for sure that the clot was a result of surgery, although he wouldn't rule it out. I don't think anyone wants to say that it was, but I have no doubt. It's not like I hold anyone accountable for it. **** happens and, if I got a clot, I got a clot. It wasn't like something was done wrong that prompted it. He does, however, want to start extensive blood tests on me to ensure that there isn't a clotting issue with my blood to begin with. The pain is more tolerable today. I'm trying not to take pain pills, but I am going to be concentrating solely on meeting my Water and Protein goals. As it is, I lost another 2 lbs in the hospital, so I guess things could be worse. I appreciate all the posts, prayers, and concerns. You guys ROCK!

Well, the hematologist showed up Tuesday night at almost 11:00. He was the first doctor I saw who had ANSWERS!! Yay!!! and he was pretty, too, so that made my night. LOL Anyway, I have a "superior mesenteric venous thrombosis". Basically a clot in the vein from the intestines. Here's a page about it. http://www.cmaj.ca/content/183/6/693.full Anyway, I was taught how to give myself Lovenox shots for the next week and am on Coumadin, both are blood thinners. It is now just a matter of time for the clot to be absorbed. He couldn't say for sure that the clot was a result of surgery, although he wouldn't rule it out. I don't think anyone wants to say that it was, but I have no doubt. It's not like I hold anyone accountable for it. **** happens and, if I got a clot, I got a clot. It wasn't like something was done wrong that prompted it. He does, however, want to start extensive blood tests on me to ensure that there isn't a clotting issue with my blood to begin with. The pain is more tolerable today. I'm trying not to take pain pills, but I am going to be concentrating solely on meeting my Water and Protein goals. As it is, I lost another 2 lbs in the hospital, so I guess things could be worse. I appreciate all the posts, prayers, and concerns. You guys ROCK!

Well, the hematologist showed up Tuesday night at almost 11:00. He was the first doctor I saw who had ANSWERS!! Yay!!! and he was pretty, too, so that made my night. LOL Anyway, I have a "superior mesenteric venous thrombosis". Basically a clot in the vein from the intestines. Here's a page about it. http://www.cmaj.ca/content/183/6/693.full Anyway, I was taught how to give myself Lovenox shots for the next week and am on Coumadin, both are blood thinners. It is now just a matter of time for the clot to be absorbed. He couldn't say for sure that the clot was a result of surgery, although he wouldn't rule it out. I don't think anyone wants to say that it was, but I have no doubt. It's not like I hold anyone accountable for it. **** happens and, if I got a clot, I got a clot. It wasn't like something was done wrong that prompted it. He does, however, want to start extensive blood tests on me to ensure that there isn't a clotting issue with my blood to begin with. The pain is more tolerable today. I'm trying not to take pain pills, but I am going to be concentrating solely on meeting my Water and Protein goals. As it is, I lost another 2 lbs in the hospital, so I guess things could be worse. I appreciate all the posts, prayers, and concerns. You guys ROCK!

Well, the hematologist showed up Tuesday night at almost 11:00. He was the first doctor I saw who had ANSWERS!! Yay!!! and he was pretty, too, so that made my night. LOL Anyway, I have a "superior mesenteric venous thrombosis". Basically a clot in the vein from the intestines. Here's a page about it. http://www.cmaj.ca/content/183/6/693.full Anyway, I was taught how to give myself Lovenox shots for the next week and am on Coumadin, both are blood thinners. It is now just a matter of time for the clot to be absorbed. He couldn't say for sure that the clot was a result of surgery, although he wouldn't rule it out. I don't think anyone wants to say that it was, but I have no doubt. It's not like I hold anyone accountable for it. **** happens and, if I got a clot, I got a clot. It wasn't like something was done wrong that prompted it. He does, however, want to start extensive blood tests on me to ensure that there isn't a clotting issue with my blood to begin with. The pain is more tolerable today. I'm trying not to take pain pills, but I am going to be concentrating solely on meeting my Water and Protein goals. As it is, I lost another 2 lbs in the hospital, so I guess things could be worse. I appreciate all the posts, prayers, and concerns. You guys ROCK!

Fred, did you hurt from day one? I had absolutely no pain, then 16 days out, I started hurting and am still hurting. It's not my incisions though. I feel like someone punched me in the stomach. I drink at least 70 oz of Water a day. As far as the laxative goes, I knew I should be taking softener, but didn't have any and was unable to go get any. The dosage was 2 pills so I only took one. Doc didn't say there was an issue with that, but who knows. I'm constantly drinking and have no problem getting in enough Protein. So tired of the pain

I wonder if other weight-loss surgeries have the broad and seemingly-random range of doctor's advice. Probably so, since each doctor is bound to have a slightly different take on what matters most and how to get optimum results for each patient. It would be nice if there was only one set of The Directions with no deviations and no substitutions, but that just isn't realistic--apart from general commonalities, like "eat Protein first" and "make sure you get enough fluids".
When we each get our set of The Directions from our NUT and our surgeon, we tend to grab 'em and hang on like grim death. If Our Doctor said we need to stand on our head every day between 3:00p.m. and 3:06p.m., then get up and do the hokey pokey in Swahili, most of us would jump right to it and be confused when another WLS patient said THEY do the chicken dance while blindfolded and never stand on their head, but practice existential yoga poses at dawn for 22 minutes exactly.
We're so convinced that Our Doctor got The Directions right, that we can't help but look askance at someone else's set of do's and don'ts, if they aren't aligned with ours. It's not a character judgement, it's human nature. Most people don't mean any harm by it--they're trying to save you from following a flawed (in their eyes) set of The Directions. The trouble starts when we forget that "different" doesn't always mean "wrong".
Hang in there, and just keep doing what your doctor tells you. He/she is the doctor, not us!

I didnt over eat and was still fat. What I did was make bad food choices and was not active enough.

was sleeved 7 days ago and yesterday hubby giving snuggles says - 'your loosing weight' I was feeling that but asked how he knew and he replied " You don't have those bumpy bits around your bra!'
Woohoo!!!! **huge grin** first milestone??

Mine, too! I'll be in ICU and may have to stay an extra day because of my cardiac stent, but will be praying for you to have an uneventful surgery!!

Starting to get a bit nervous. Also a bit nauseated from lack of food and nerves. What did y'all do for "clear liquids" the day before surgery? I was told I can have Jello, as long as it's not red. chicken broth?? Got a lot going on today, so praying it goes by quickly. It'll be tomorrow morning before I know it
Good luck to other 8/20 sleevers!

Starting to get a bit nervous. Also a bit nauseated from lack of food and nerves. What did y'all do for "clear liquids" the day before surgery? I was told I can have Jello, as long as it's not red. chicken broth?? Got a lot going on today, so praying it goes by quickly. It'll be tomorrow morning before I know it
Good luck to other 8/20 sleevers!

At the hospital getting checked in now!

Tue the 20th is my big Day

Add me to the list on 08/20. Can't wait!! Good luck everyone!

You make a valid point, Dons...

Add me to the list on 08/20. Can't wait!! Good luck everyone!

Add me to the list on 08/20. Can't wait!! Good luck everyone!

I had a fresh mani-pedi before going to Mexico last week. I expected to wake up with my polish removed from at least one finger or toe. Well.... you can run but you can't hide. I made it past the manicure police, but got punished with a hiatal hernia. At least I know now what I can blame my hernia on........ I lost 3/4 of my stomach, but at least my sense of humor is intact.

Hey all! One week out!! I am officially starting my liquid diet although I was wanting to do it yesterday, but ended up crying in a Chinese restaurant instead. I was going to just journal about it but thought that some of my fellow VSG ers would get a laugh out of it so I started a little blog. Please check it out and let me know what you think, and if you can relate.
http://mrstinytummy.blogspot.com

T-14 days! Started my liver shrink diet this morning. Had an awesome Protein Shake from almond milk and natural Peanut Butter this morning. Just scarfed down a bowl of green Beans and drank a muscle milk for lunch. I know I can be disciplined for these two weeks, but a few prayers here and there for me wouldn't be denied...

T-14 days! Started my liver shrink diet this morning. Had an awesome Protein Shake from almond milk and natural Peanut Butter this morning. Just scarfed down a bowl of green Beans and drank a muscle milk for lunch. I know I can be disciplined for these two weeks, but a few prayers here and there for me wouldn't be denied...

Holy smokes....I'm getting sleeved tomorrow and I'm already a ball of nerves. So many emotion. I'm ready though, lets do this!!!!!