Written 2/23/08

(cross posted from my blog peeshs_lapband)

I hate doctors. I swear. I can't tell you how many times bad things would or did happen because I listened to doctors. This is yet again another example of how I know my body.

Something was wrong, turns out I have a port infection. It showed up in the CAT scan.

I now am on antibiotics, strong strong antibiotics. That should do the trick after the 10 day dose.

Here is the scary part, in my research I heard about port infections leading to the removal of the port and later having another put back in. Now I know those who know me I freak out a bit on the "What could have happened?" But seriously, those are big consequences.

I hate to say I told you so but I TOLD THEM SO!!!!

My surgeon tried (and succeeded) to make me feel stupid for thinking something was wrong, was even impatient with me yesterday for calling again, in fact told me that there was nothing more that he could do and to go to the ER if I was so worried, but I would be wasting my time....WTF it was the best way I could have spent my Friday night. I am so thankful that I listened to my body, no matter how stupid I felt.

I am glad that I caught this in time.

p.s. Doctors do not know about this procedure so much, I am glad that I did the research that I did and continue to do. There are so many rules that I have to know, and be proactive about. Like not taking pills any more, and getting the right perscription because of it, and no using straws....I forgot that one. I had to chug 32oz of stuff for my CAT scan and was having such a hard time because I was using a straw. I can't use a straw because it puts air into my stomach, and because of the band I can;t burp the same and it gets stuck under the band and can cause it to slip. it took me 3 hours to drink 1/2 of it with a straw....once I remembered and drank it w/o the straw it went fine, and I walked out the burps....

p.p.s For those of you thinking about this surgery, this is not meant to scare, but inform. This is not the easy way out to anything, there are risks and lifestyle changes. Do the research, stay informed and for the love of god trust your body. We are our own best advocates! Always!!!

dated 2/27/08

(crossed posted from my blog peeshs_lapband)

I woke up today feeling dizzy, nauscious, and light headed, and itchy not to mention that my pain was still there....after almost passing out blow drying my hair I went back to bed and called in to work. I called the surgeon, he was in surgery all day, told me to go to the ER and he will meet me there in between surgeries.

So I went,and they did more blood work, and tests and an ultra sound, seems like the last ER radiologist jumped the gun and there is no real infection, and he is afraid that I was reacting to the strong antibiotics, oh and now I have a bladder infection...most likely beginning of dehydration....boohissbooo....I was trying so hard, but it did get bad as my pain got to distraction.

So I am back to waiting it out, but I feel better with a bit more in-depth work up, with my surgeon there with me, believing me. It felt good this time.

On a good note I am down 22.5 lbs, 17 since surgery.....17 lbs in 16 days wowwie that is fast!

written 3/4/08

(cross posted from my blog peeshs_lapband)

Today is day two, that I feel normal. I feel good again. No pain, nothing. I am so glad that I took all of the proactive steps that I did and took care of the infections. They have all cleared up and I feel great. I am beginning to experiment with food.

I had my follow up with my surgeon today, he gave me the all clear to exercise. I am so excited!

Finally, I was waiting to feel like this! Onward and upward!!

funny, how all my doctors and I saw three different ones kept telling me that I did not have a bacterial infection, but my wound never closed and despite antibotics, I kept leaking pus from my wound. I am glad you are better I SEE you on the chat board sometimes.

Glad you're past the snafu. Yes, snafus do happen, but it's how you deal with it that matter!

Sounds like you did your part, and now you're up and running well