Well, we made the trip to San Diego and then on to Mexicali. My flight was an hour late so I was so worried that the van would leave without me. Of course they waited for me.

We did all our preop tests today. They actually weren't bad at all. They drew blood, did x rays and a ekg. We met with the anesthesiologist first and then Dr. Aceves. I loved them both. They were very detailed about what to expect and what is expected of us. Had lots of paperwork to fill out. We were allowed to go out to dinner tonight after a full day of fasting. Needless to say, I ate to much. I was starved by the time we had dinner around 6pm.

The hotel is very nice and the restaurant here is fantastic.

I met Brenda and her mother. Great people. We actually had dinner together tonight.

Tomorrow morning Ernesto will pick us up at 7am to head to the hospital for surgery. Surprisingly I'm not nervous at all. They did give us an antibiotic we are to take tonight and a pill to help us sleep.

I'll post more tomorrow after surgery.

Wish me Luck and all prayers appreciated.

Thank you all very much for your prayers. They are much needed and appreciated. Yesterday I had a cat scan and another ultra sound. Good thing is that no blood clots are in my lungs. Bad thing is I have a blood clot that goes from my wrist all the way up to my elbow. I have another doctors apt today to see how to proceed. It's pretty painful. I haven't been able to exercise at all so my weight loss since surgery has only been 2.5 lbs. I'm hoping that I can start exercising soon with Docs permission. I'll keep you all posted.

Again thanks so much!

Barbara, you are definitely in my prayers. I had a superficial blood clot in my leg back in December, and it was so painful.

I was restricted on my activity for almost 3 weeks.

Take care of yourself, and I hope you get good news at your appointment today.

Barbara continued prayers for you!

Hang in there, sister! Do they have any idea how or why you got this clot? What can they do to treat it? Thinking of you lots, and hoping you feel much better, soon!

Hey I just had a question for all of you. I have a lump in my arm just past where I had my IV for my surgery. Do you think this is a blood clot? And if so, what should I do? Any advise would be helpful.

Bernadette

Barbara,

I am praying that all will be well with you.

Hey I just had a question for all of you. I have a lump in my arm just past where I had my IV for my surgery. Do you think this is a blood clot? And if so, what should I do? Any advise would be helpful.

Bernadette

Seek medical attention.

Bernadette, ditto on what Cajun said. I wouldn't wait. Get yourself taken care of. Let us know how you're doing please.

Barbara, how are you doing this morning?

I'm sending healing thoughts to you both this morning.

Hi Everyone!! Thanks so much for your thoughts and comments. I can't tell you how much they lift my spirits. I saw my doctor yesterday. She told me it's not unccommon for people to develope clots from the IV used during surgery. It happens now and then. She said sometimes when an IV is being put in the needle can nick the side of the vein and might cause a clot, but sometimes they just form. She did do some blood work just to make sure that I don't have any clotting issues or underlying problems that we didn't know about before surgery, but she really didn't think that is the issue.

I'm still on large dozes of liquid motrin (800mg 3 times a day) for the next 3 days. I'm still putting hot compresses on my arm 4 to 5 times a day. Yesterday after one of the hot compresses, I noticed all these red blotches all over my arm. (It kinda looks like spots on a leopard, lol) I told my doctor about it and she believes it is breaking up and being disolved into my system which is great. Since doing the hot compresses, I've noticed these blotches every time now, and in different areas...so I think it's working. The swelling has gone way down and the pain is much less. (yah) I think I'm on the mend. The doctor mainly wants me to just make sure that nothing feels worse and that I don't feel pain any further up my arm, which would mean it's moving.

At first I thought I might have done something wrong or not walked enough after surgery, but she assured me that's not the case.

Thank you all for you comments/thoughts and prayers. OH..and I'm down 2 1/2 pounds since yesterday!!!

I'll post more later.

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Hey I just had a question for all of you. I have a lump in my arm just past where I had my IV for my surgery. Do you think this is a blood clot? And if so, what should I do? Any advise would be helpful.

Bernadette

Bernadette,

I would definitely get it looked at. Better safe than sorry. That's how I discovered mine. It could be nothing, but why not be safe and have it looked at.

Let us know what happens.

Barbara,

That's good news, glad to hear you are on the mend. Continued prayers are coming your way.

Yahoo!

How is your tummy feeling?

Yahoo!

How is your tummy feeling?

Firefly, My tummy is feeling great. If it wouldn't be for this stupid clot, I'd be feeling fantastic. My stomach was a bit sore for a few days after surgery. Swallowing for the first few days was a little weird, because everything is swollen and you have to take little bitty sips. Now that the swelling inside has gone down, it's much easier to drink. My sips are medium and not little bitty ones. I'm getting all my fluids in with no problem. The first couple of days, I do have to admit I felt a little overwhelmed. Just trying to figure out what to drink and how to get my Proteins in got the best of me, but about 3 days into it, things started to click. I've had absolutely no issues with the sleeve at all.

I am so looking forward to moving on to phase two which will be on Friday.

Thanks for the update on your tummy. Makes me feel good about going. You are moving right along. I am so excited for you. Now get your arm healed!

Thanks for the update on your tummy. Makes me feel good about going. You are moving right along. I am so excited for you. Now get your arm healed!

I know it can get a little stressful before; especially if you are going out of the country. But I'll be totally honest with you, Dr. Aceves and his staff are FANTASTIC!! They see to every detail. They make sure you understand everything that will happen pre and post surgery. The Docs come in your room several times EVERY single day to see how you are doing, and to discuss any questions you have. If you are in any kind of pain, they will take care of it. I just was so amazed at how wonderful the hospital and the staff are. I've emailed their office with questions several times since I've been home, and they ALWAYS respond right away.

I would recommend Dr. Aceves 1000% without any hesitation. Hope that makes you feel more at ease with your decision.

And thanks, I'm working on getting this clot situation done with.