Lynda486

See you on the other side!

Yesterday I spent the day in the ER. I had called my Surgeons office because I had severe pain and hard time drawing a breath. So I underwent a esophgram and a chest Xray. After 2 hours they called and told me to go to the ER. I got in pretty quickly and the first thing the DR told me was that it sounded like a blood clot. Scared me to death! I sure didn't want to be on blood thinners for life! But, after the chest CT they told me it was pleurisy, whew! I had started weaning myself off of pain killers a day and a half earlier and when I got home I took a dose and felt much better. Has anyone else had pleurisy after surgery?

I am currently taking a melt-able/chew-able multi vitamin, a chewy calcium citrate, and b12 under my tongue. I understood that it is easier to absorb and less irritating to take the chewables while healing. I need to start taking my Vit D again.

Tammy I have that same pain today and am also waiting for a call back from the surgeon. I know that I had an abscess when I left the hospital, so it might be that. Looking forward to what you find out!

I love it!!

My pain increased through the night and I am having trouble drawing a breath. Called the Surgeons office and when his PA comes in they said they will likely send me for a chest ct and an esaugagram today. They said I had an abscess at my follow up appointment. Anyway the good news is I am below 200 now, so celebrating that!

You have been through the ringer! I too had a ganglion cyst removed from my left wrist years ago. Hoping everything goes well today!

Terrific! So happy for you!

Thanks all, I think I will play it safe and stick to protein shakes while on the road.

My husband and I want to travel about 4 hours to Wichita starting Friday. Friday is also the day I can start my pureed diet. Am I stuck on liquids for a couple more days or is there anything I can take with me. I need to get some calories in, I have been losing very slowly this week.

Thanks! I am going to bring along yogurt and cottage cheese. It sure beats protein shakes all day long! Thank-you!

Wow, I am so sorry you have had to endure this pain and then regain. I had a revision from a VBG to a RNY 3 weeks ago. I am close to feeling normal again. My first surgery was in October 1998 and I went from 302 to 150 in abut a year and a half. But then about 4 years ago I started gaining weight, until I reached 225. My PCP sent me to the surgeon because I had developed a fistula between my pouch and my stapled off stomach, which made it like I didn't have a pouch at all. Anyway it took about 2 months total from my first appointment to surgery. I am on the road to recovery. I can say it seems that the most popular revision is the RNY. Good luck!

I have been worried about this as well. So glad yours is coming back and will look great before you know it!

I am 54 and from SW Missouri. Welcome to the board!

Sorry to hear this, but the time will fly by!

Well this stinks! I hope that you are not postponed, but remain healthy too!

Awesome, you look great!

You have such a can do attitude that I know this will work great for you. I look forward to seeing you succeed!

Thanks!!

Where did you get the podcast, I like your idea and it might make a walk go quicker, i addition to learning something?

I also had glue and it has been flaking off.

I sure wish I would heal enough for these "cold" cramps to go away. I really makes it hard to get my protein in and fluids. I have switched to warm temp liquids, but can't wait for the pain to leave. Hope everyone is having a good weekend!

Poor Mousecat! I am so sorry to hear you are going through this. I have a "bad back" and I understand the pain, it is awful. I hope you feel better soon. Use heat and ice ( I prefer ice it works better) take care!

You must be having your surgery about now, soon you will be out and in recovery. I think we all worry over our connection to food and how it relates to our everyday life. My husband is still doing all the cooking, but I can't wait to get back to it cooking healthier versions of my favorites. Last night I made a cup of broth and it was amazing! I actually made noise while drinking it, yummo. Best of luck on your journey and we look forward to hearing all about it!

I am 10 days out today and finally have dropped all the water weight from the hospital. Still feeling like a hot mess, but there are changes for the better each day. I am getting in 50 to 60 in fluids a day and only 2 protein shakes and do I feel weak. Today is my first follow up appointment. Still taking a nap everyday, but maybe not today. Hubs is taking me and we might go to the store after, so we shall see how that goes. I am worried about going back to work next week. Glad to see everyone is doing so well! Take care!