BEK1986

In my opinion... I think you are fine. The doctor at the ER told me it should be gone in a couple of days. Just since yesterday my eye has improved a lot. You can actually see some of my color.

I'm glad your ok! Hopefully everything went well with your surgery too!

Today is day three of my little lap-band journey. I was getting up to take a shower and took a glance in the mirror and realized my right pupil was fully dialiated. It is as big as the color part of my eye. My left eye is normal.

I freaked out... called my doc and she said I might be having a stroke!!! (Anxiety went thru the roof!!!) She advised me to call 911... I didn't feel like I needed the whole fire truck and ambulance sha-bang so my bf just drove me to the ER.

When I got there they took my vitals, did an EKG, and admitted me. Everything was coming up normal so then they opted to do a cat scan.

Soooo many people came to look at my eye and asked me billions of questions.

So to make this already long story short... The DOC came to the conclusion that it was the Scopolomine Patches. They are to help you not have nausea. I was not warned that these Patches that go behind your ear can do this. A lot of time, money, and most of all totally freaking out could have been preventive if someone just told me.

I googled it when I came home and found that a lot of people have this reaction. Anywhere from blurred vision, to tunnel vision, to going blind!!! I read that you are supposed to gradually take it off. Like 1 to 1/2 to 1/4 of one... hmmm!

Anyway... I thought I would share my story and hopefully prevent anyone else from thinking they are having a stroke or bleeding in the brain!!!!!!!!!!!

Today is day three of my little lap-band journey. I was getting up to take a shower and took a glance in the mirror and realized my right pupil was fully dialiated. It is as big as the color part of my eye. My left eye is normal.

I freaked out... called my doc and she said I might be having a stroke!!! (Anxiety went thru the roof!!!) She advised me to call 911... I didn't feel like I needed the whole fire truck and ambulance sha-bang so my bf just drove me to the ER.

When I got there they took my vitals, did an EKG, and admitted me. Everything was coming up normal so then they opted to do a cat scan.

Soooo many people came to look at my eye and asked me billions of questions.

So to make this already long story short... The DOC came to the conclusion that it was the Scopolomine Patches. I was not warned that these Patches that go behind your ear can do this. A lot of time, money, and most of all totally freaking out could have been preventive if someone just told me.

I googled it when I came home and found that a lot of people have this reaction. Anywhere from blurred vision, to tunnel vision, to going blind!!! I read that you are supposed to gradually take it off. Like 1 to 1/2 to 1/4 of one... hmmm!

Anyway... I thought I would share my story and hopefully prevent anyone else from thinking they are having a stroke or bleeding in the brain!!!!!!!!!!!

Bek - thanks for sharing and keeping us posted. Mine is Monday and I'm finding myself going up and down emotionally, but generally just hyped!!! I'm sooooo relieved to hear the pain isn't too bad and you're not hungry!!! Yay - congrats!

LapLady,

Yaaa! Monday! I bet your so excited!

Pain had its toll on me yesterday. Day 1 was a piece of cake... Day 2 was a little rough... only toward the evening. I felt extremely weak and had some gas. Today is better. I am able to have more options with food... First two days I had to do a clear liquid and now the rest of the week just liquids. I am hoping that having Protein shakes will help boost my energy a bit!

Best of luck to you. I wouldn't stress too much about pain. It is totally bearable.. just have some drugs on hand! :thumbup:

Two days and counting until I get banded. Taking the weekend to prepare. Hope I do as well as all of you.

Best of luck Aimtown!!!

If you have any questions feel free to ask... I'm still a newbie but may be able to help you! :thumbup:

My paperwork was finally sent out to the insurance. I should be hearing something in the next couple days.. I hope its good!!!!!!

Congrats!! Are you getting your surgery done in AZ... if so where at?

I had mine done two days ago by Dr. Nirmul at True Results

I'm on a diet like CRC... After the first 48 hours I can have yogurt, pudding, Jello, V-8 juice, etc.

I would check with your doc first but I think if you can keep it down then it is okay to have!

Best of Luck

Congrats!!! The time will fly! Get ready to start your new life!!!!

Hotmama!

Good luck on your surgery. My best reccommendation is to just walk around as much as you can. Last night my BF and I took the dogs for a quick walk... I walked slow and it did tire me out for sure but I think it is making my recovery speed along. :thumbup:

I'm still not hungry... it is absolutely WONDERFUL!!!

This is amazing! Best decision yet!

Xgrl!

11 days goes by soooo fast! Get ready! :thumbup:

I only took a week off... Well almost. Thursday through Wednesday!! At this rate I think Ill be good to go. Probably just a little sore.

I did read a forum someone posted and said Day 2 was harder. I am praying that it isn't the case for me!

Keep me updated on your status... Ill fill you in on how things keep going!

:thumbup:

"Jemima J" by Jane Green. It is my favorite book ever!!! Easy read and very inspirational! :w00t:

My Mom also just bought me "Drop Dead Beautiful" by Jackie Collins.

:thumbup:

thank you!

Everything went sooo great! :w00t:

Thats awesome I'm sure your surgery will go awesome if you need to see yourself skinny go by one of those weird windows with a bar splitting it and stand in front of the bar a few feet back....you'll look 1/2 your size...this use to depress me untill I got my surgery date for March 24th now it's just a goal!!! Good Luck let us all know how you do!!!! :w00t:

Haha. This morning on my way to surgery I found a window. It was perfect!!!! :-D

Everything went so well. I feel great and am up and walking around ever hour. I am not hungry! WOO HOO! My throat hurts a bit... nothing more than just a sore throat! As far as gas goes.... all is well. I haven't taken anything and it isn't seeming to bother me. My insicions are tender but bearable. :thumbup: Overall I am suprised at how great I feel!

I had a little anxiety attack right before I went in... just had to reassure myself that I was making the right decision. I started picturing the girl I saw in the window and my nerves started to calm down.

Thanks for all the positive words of encouragement. I've started my new chapter. I am thrilled. :thumbup:

Just had my surgery done by him today!

LOVED HIM! and LOOOOVED the nurses! Everyone was SOO kind!

I would strongly reccommend him!

Another question is...will Vitamins and nutrition just help my hair grow or will it improve the condition of my hair or both?

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