Two days after my last post, I went for my 1st post-op follow up. The dr was very concerned with how much my stomach was distended, how much Fluid I was retaining, and with the noises he heard in my chest. He called ahead to the E.R. so they would be ready for me.

The X-ray did in fact show pneumonia. Fortunately the CT scan of my chest and intestines showed no blockage or bleeding.

So, I was readmitted, got another pic line and started getting pumped full of drugs again. The dr seems to think that my belly sticking out is the result of the bleed I had after my surgery.

I still have a lot of abdominal pain and swelling, but am very glad to be home. I'm still on antibiotics and will be for another week. I'm giving myself 3 heparin shots a day to prevent clotting. (When a nurse said she needed to give me a heparin shot in my tummy, I told her that if she did that I may become violent and then asked her if she had seen Pulp Fiction. LOL)

Now I am so far behind schedule that I can see my own ass and it looks just like before.

My weight at consult 257

My weight pre-op 238

My weight release from hospital 262 :biggrin0:

Hubby keeps reminding me that I will eventually start losing weight, but to be honest, I just want to feel better.

Thanks for all the well wishes. You are all wonderful.

Glad to hear that your doctor was so proactive and got you the medical attention that you needed.

As far as the weight, please don't let it get to you. I'm sure they pumped you full of so many fluids that your body just isn't sure what to do with it all. You will start loosing weight soon. Right now, just focus on getting better.

Glad your feelinf better and you will be losing before you know it.

Maddie, feel better! Thinking of you...

Hi Maddie,

Glad to hear that you are home again. I'm so sorry you have been through so much stuff with this surgery. I hope you get to feeling better very soon. The water weight will start pouring off real soon. Even my face was swollen from all the fluids--I looked like a hamster with mumps when I came home. Hopefully you can move on down the road to thin now!

Sounds like you have a good Dr - and like you're also on the other side of it all now.... so fingers crossed each day will be a better one for you.

Stick with it.... I know its depressing when you gain - I've gained weight and inches since the op.... but it'll works it way off again and you'll soon be posting fabulous losses!

Good luck Maddie, and its good to have you back again.

Kathy

Hope you feel better soon. Glad your doctor figured this out quickly. Hope you're on the mend now and can start losing like you want!

Oh my, I'm sorry you had to go through all of that. I'm praying for you to heal quickly and feel better soon!!

Take real good care of yourself now you're home! I'm sorry to hear your pain and I hope you start recovering real soon! Will pray for you too. Gloria

I hope my Dallas, TX surgeon will be that proactive when I have something wrong with me. BTW, who did you use?

Terrie

I'm glad your home but Ihope you start feeling better very soon. Don't worry the weight will come off you just need some time for the swelling and fluids to leave and for you to get well.

oh Maddie...I'm so sorry about the trouble you've had!

We were just talking about you in chat the other night.

I'm glad you're ok!

I'll be keeping you in my prayers.

Thanks everyone again for all of the well wishes. You guys are such a great source of inspiration. tbarnes, my surgeon is Dr. Wade Barker, and I agree that my Dr has been pro-active in my care and for that I am very grateful.

Oh no! I'm so sorry this all happened. I'm glad you are home now and starting to do better. I hope you'll be feeling good as new very soon!

Maddie, I hope you are doing better and off to a quick recovery. May I ask where you had your surgery done? I only ask because I am still in the research phase and I am on the hunt for a great surgeon? I am looking in Mexico. Any suggestions out there from anyone??

I used Dr Wade Barker in Dallas, TX.