tm12paws
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I ended up in the ER on Halloween Night...with shortness of breath, and sharp pain behind my left rib just over my stomach. Kind of felt like a stitch when you run, but worse, I couldn't take a deep breath. I had my surgery on Oct 22nd, 2008, so the first thing they wanted to rule out was Pulmonary Embolism. I had an EKG, X-ray, and a CAT scan, Nubain for pain. It turns out that the pain is from my Lap-Band tubing that has found it's way to put pressure on my diaphragm. Phone calls to my surgeon, helped the ER doc with what to do....they took about 3 cc from my port, it hasn't alleviated all of the pain, but it is a little better. The worst thing about this is that since they removed the 3cc, I have been able to eat... I haven't been as bad as I could have been with all this Halloween candy around. I see the surgeon, tomorrow...hopefully I can get filled again, and that this does not require a surgery to repair.
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Hi GottaBThin: My name is Marie. I was banded on Oct 22, 2008. We are at the same stage. I was going to add you as a friend, so I will have someone to chat with, that knows whats going on. Good luck on your journey.
Marie :thumbup:
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Hi Penny, my name is Marie. I was banded Oct 22, 2008. I read one of your comments about your career in Foods & Recipes. Would you be interested in sharing some of the healthy recipes with me? My e-mail address is tm12paws@aol.com
Could I add you to my friends list?
Thanks for your time,
Marie
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Pressure from lap-band tubing on diaphragm
tm12paws replied to tm12paws's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Update: talked with my doc, he did pull the tubing down off my diaphragm. After another trip to the ER, ER doc thinks it might be muscle spasms in my abdominal wall. I took flexerall (muscle relaxant) and it seems to be helping me more than the oxycodone. I am off work for 1 more week to relax and take flexerall...hopefully time will take care of this. -
Pressure from lap-band tubing on diaphragm
tm12paws replied to tm12paws's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
2befree: I had repeat surgery on Nov. 5th, Dr. Pitt couldn't find anything wrong. I am still having the pain under my left ribs when I take a breath, sometimes it is worse than at other times. They took out the last 1cc from my port during OR. Let me know what they find out with you. I have a follow up meeting with Dr on Nov 18th, I hope my pain will have resolved by then so I can get filled again. -
Ate too fast...
tm12paws replied to travelinsnorkel's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded on Oct 22, I tried 1 oz of grits tonight, I thought I must have ate too much, but after reading what you wrote, I think I just ate too fast. I don't like this feeling, I hope I learned my lesson. Marie -
Hey Kelli: I saw you are a lab tech, so am I.
I am a little nervous, only because I think I will miss eating as much as I am used too. This last 8.5 days have been trying, I have been longing for pizza & toast.
How did you post that weight tracker, I found the site but I don't know how to transfer it to this site.
Marie
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Yikes!!! 2 days until band day!
tm12paws replied to kjhack's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
kjhack: I'm having surgery on Wed. Oct 22nd too!. I've been on my liquid diet for 8 1/2 days. I am looking forward to my surgery date. I have 100 pounds to lose too. This liquid diet has helped me lose 10lbs so far. I look forward to hearing from you again, maybe we could be support buddies. This is my first time on this site. tm12paws :biggrin:
