Sadly another Lopez erosion...

DeLarla · January 31, 2006

My port incision was infected just days after surgery. It never healed from the original surgery. You just take it easy and get used to having the Band. Treat it well, respect it, and good luck in your journey

Jamoorse · January 31, 2006

Delarla you make my day; i am a worry wart and I have been worrying; i go to the doctor on wednesday; but i am to return to work on thursday, on short term disability and odn't know if i am going to be ready; i drive 25 miles one way and i just don't know about it; my best friend had hers done 2 days before me and she feels great;

DeLarla · January 31, 2006

Jamoorse, you are NORMAL. I swear, there are some freaky people who went shopping the next day while I felt green and disgusting. I even ran to Urgent Care because I was convinced I was dying. They sent me home and told me, "Listen lady, you just had surgery, what do you expect.?" Oh.

Let Supergal do your toenails while you take your time recovering. I certainly wasn't ready to go back to work after one week, so I took a 2nd week off. Other people were tap dancing. We are all different.

Jamoorse · January 31, 2006

ok how do i know that there is no infection inside of me

i'm 2 weeks out today; not ready to go back to work, is this normal

the best me · January 31, 2006

ok how do i know that there is no infection inside of me
i'm 2 weeks out today; not ready to go back to work, is this normal

You are NORMAL! Really!!!! I needed 2 weeks. And I'm a stay-at-home-Mom! I WAS home! My son was 2 at the time (actually, he still is, but will be 3 next month) and I just needed to be off the hook. I couldn't lift him to the changing table, couldn't get on the floor to change him. Blah, blah. It DOES get better. You are NOT eroded, I promise! If you can take the time, take it. Start back at half days, or go back two days, take one off, then back again. Don't do ANYTHING at home after work. Rest. Sloooow down and worry about getting your Water and calories in. Your port SHOULD be sore. You SHOULD feel like crap. It gets just a little better everyday. One day, you'll be sitting there and realize you feel pretty normal. WOW!

If your port incision is oozing, hot, red, inflammed, see your doc. Otherwise, You are FINE and Normal!

Tell me something alarming, and I'll tell you the truth, promise! if it's something you should worry about. Not ready to go back to work after 2 weeks is NOT alarming. Really!!!

(((hugs))) and hang in there.

Jamoorse · January 31, 2006

thank you, you do make me feel better; i'm hoping the doctor will sign for me to stay out longer through the short term disability at least until next week? I have to drive 25 miles one way and i don't think i can do it; the reaction time is scary; so i am on the sfot foods any good ideas, cottage cheese and eggs are getting old,

the best me · January 31, 2006

refried Beans with salsa and sour cream mixed in until super gooey.

Egg salad.

Cream of Potato Soup.

Baked Sweet Potatoes, smashed with a tad of butter and sugar.

Cream of Wheat.

January 31, 2006

I got on the web site of the band makers and that is was that company that said the band should not be stitched into place or erosion would occur. It does seem though that it often is.

athykay · January 31, 2006

Teresa let me know how it goes for you also. I didn't call yesterday and I know I should. I am not sure who I should have do the endo. My PCP is in Hawaii and the new band Doctor I have is in Olympia about 50 miles. I am scheduled for a follow up on Thursday with another Dr. that is filling in for my PCP. So I am debating on asking him. But then again he won't know anything about the band stuff either.

The blood thing has got me freaked out the worst. I still have blood sometimes when I cough. I will get to the bottom of this just have to figure out who is the best to see for what is going on. Even if I have to do a Susan Lucci. LOL You crack me up!!!!

Delarla when you had the bronchial problems did you ever have blood?

Thanks again girls, Kathy

Yes it is very nice to see all of you again too!! No more being a stranger!!!!:clap2:

Staci · January 31, 2006

Hi All,

DeLarla, your hilarious!

I was walking down the main sidewalk in TJ the day after my LB surgery pulling my IV. (with the men riding by screaming out their car window la rubia!!!) How sexy can you be in a hospital gown, fat and in sweat pants?(MEN!)

I also went back to work the day after I flew back to Orlando from TJ. Im a die hard. I fortunately have had no problems. I hope the same goes for my endo. I am worried now.

Staci

Orlando FL

banded in TJ 12/16/04

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