I had band removed and revision to sleeve on 5/28. I spent 5 days in the hospital. I was able to walk 1/3 mile a day when I came home. I then had my one week checkup where they removed my staples and my incision in the belly button was found to be leaking Fluid. It was not infected. They decided to remove on staple, let it drain (dressings changed multiple times a day) and have me return in a week. I was also put on Bactrim antibiotic to prevent infection. Since last weds I have been extremely tired. I have been unable to walk what I used to, barely to the bathroom and back without being extremely winded. I am seeing my surgeon tomorrow and will express my concerns, but this is something I am quite upset about. It's now 3 weeks post op as of today, and I am not working, not driving, not sleeping in my bed, not walking, and not able to care for myself. I am seeing others fly by me in recovery and feel that I am failing. I am complying with all liquid/protein/vitamin requirements. I don't know what to do!

As a side note, I was -25lbs in a week at last weds visit. Surgery I was 406lbs and one week checkup I was 381lbs.

Any suggestions would be more than welcome. I am so desperate at this point I am sincerely questioning WHY I did this to myself.

Sent from my iPhone using VST

Good job!

Hi all...I'm a pharmacist so thought I'd chime in. Antibiotics wouldn't make you winded like that. I too would be concerned with blood clots. The lovenox will help prevent but aren't 100%. Good job on calling your doctor...I'd be interested in seeing what they say as well.

Hi all...I'm a pharmacist so thought I'd chime in. Antibiotics wouldn't make you winded like that. I too would be concerned with blood clots. The lovenox will help prevent but aren't 100%. Good job on calling your doctor...I'd be interested in seeing what they say as well.

Waiting for the call back. I am now panicking. Should I go to hospital? I am all worked up.

Sent from my iPhone using VST

Hold ON.... While a blood clot is a concern for everyone. I have a blood clot still and nothing she wrote would signify that she had one. I would really hate to see anyone on here get all frazzled when it isn't warranted. A rapid pulse when up could mean anything. A rapid pulse could signify many things including an infection, which I guess is why you are on antibiotics. I do agree with being concerned and calling a Dr. if anything is troubling you, as I mentioned previously.

bandtovsgone52813, do you have any symptoms on a blood clot? Please go here http://www.hematology.org/Patients/Blood-Disorders/Blood-Clots/5233.aspx

Keep us up to date on what is going on. {{{hugs}}}

Thanks everyone for both the comforting and scary responses.

Nurse just called back said she will see me tomorrow, it's not a blood clot, to take all Vitamins and Protein and fluids and she will see me tomorrow. I feel better I guess but still a little scared, rattled, and anxious.

I suppose if she had any doubt she would have to err on the side of caution and tell me to go to the er for evaluation but that was absolutely not the case. I specifically asked her, do I need to go to the hospital and she said no, I will see you tomorrow in the office at our previously scheduled appointment so that comforts me some.

I just got up and walked about six minutes around my living room, "brisk" pace (I would estimate 2mph if I had to) which was definitely not a stroll or walking with a cane. I'm not sure if I made the pace clear earlier. I finished with 120bpm, light sweat, and heavy breathing.

I will keep you all posted as to what happens tomorrow at my appointment. Thanks again.

Sent from my iPhone using VST

If the surgeon's office wasn't concerned enough to send you to ER, then I'd say they are sure. You are right...if they thought there was a slight chance of a clot, they would def err on the side of caution.

Sorry I didn't mean to worry you more. I do think it was a good idea for you to call today just to check. Glad to hear they weren't super concerned! Hope everything goes well tomorrow and hope you start feeling better!

No need for anyone to be sorry I am thankful you all urged me to call. I feel so thankful knowing this community cares so much for each other. Thanks again.

Sent from my iPhone using VST

Sorry if I scared you didn't mean to! :-( but know someone who had a blood clot go to her lungs, so I possibly over reacted. That said if you start feeling worse go to the ER. Glad you called!

Hey, just wanted to chime in on the loose stool issue for a sec. My first week I was having a bit of this and I got to thinking that all the "good" bacteria & stuff probably became unbalanced in my intestines & such. So, one of the things on my meal plan (which was liquids 2 wks) was yogurt. I had 4 oz. of chobani vanilla nonfat. Took me almost an hour to eat, but after that...no loose stools, gas, etc. don't know if this would help....but it worked for me.

Please don't be sorry, without your concern I wouldn't have called the office!

PS - I just sneezed and sneezing 14 days out is THE PITS! Ouch!

Sent from my iPhone using VST

Yep OUCH!!! I needed to cough sooo bad but it hurt!!! Surprised I didn't end up pneumonia

That is my crazy thing right now....all the twinges from my diaphragm muscle. Laughing....bending over (that's been a surprise), rolling over...etc. have all been showing up at different times with a painful twinge. Dr. said it would get better... :-)

Glad you called the doctors office! I am 7 months post op and I still do not have the energy I use to have. I also take B12 shots once a month at my doctors office You have to remember every body is different, everyone loses at THEIR own rate. Don't beat yourself up, don't look at other people's timelines. You just had major surgery you are doing great!

At my appointment today I found out good news and bad news. The good is that I lost 16lbs this week for a total of whopping 41lbs lost since surgery 16 days ago. The bad is that my belly button incision was not healing fast enough so the Fluid behind my incision needed to be drained and pack. It has to be changed every day. YUCK. very uncomfortable feeling and it will be 2+ weeks for this to heal.

I was scolded for low Protein intake and not moving enough. I am doing my best now to get as much protein as possible - I am not tolerating the sweetness of shakes so I am going to try unflavored egg white Protein powder in skim milk and hope that will get me closer to my goal of 70g of protein a day. Isn't that crazy!

I have a follow up in seven days for them to check on the incision and see my progress.

Sent from my iPhone using VST