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Topic: JP Drain issues
I had my surgery last Monday and get the drain removed next Monday. I'm still having a lot of drainage though. The Dr. said it would turn clear and gradually slow down but I'm not seeing that. I don't really have any signs of infection. The site is pink but not red. The liquid is reddish-orange. with no odor and I'm still emptying about 145 ml per day. Anyone else experience this?
Topic: RE: Frightened
I think that something you also have to look at is that the folks who are having WLS are morbidly obese (or super morbidly obese) so they are more likely to have complications from surgery than those with lower BMI. For example, my BMI at surgery was over 60. I had RNY. One incision became infected -- it was through an area with a LOT of fat. Fat has fewer blood vessels and less blood supply and infection is more common. Did I worry about it? No. I knew it could happen. I'm dealing with packing the wound daily and keeping it covered. Another incision has begun to open up more with every shower because it gets wet and the scab loosens up and then it opens up because it's vertical just above my belly button -- and it over an area which gets a lot of stress.
Would I do it again? You bet! In a heartbeat.
Tonight I ate too fast and didn't chew my food well enough. It came back up. Let me tell you I won't do that again! It hurt being too full but throwing it up felt so much better. Do I plan to do that again? Heck no! I'll know that if I have to leave at a certain time, not to rush eating -- especially chicken.
Good luck with your decision.
Susan
Topic: Effexor and lap band
Hi all,
Is there anyone out there that was on any meds for anxiety or depression and had the lap band. I take effexor for anxiety and it is time released and can not be opened and mixed with anything. What did you do?? Is there another drug that works the same and can be crushed or opened?? Help!!!
Linda
Topic: RE: I am nervous
Hi Martha
You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I am having surgery on September 25th at 1130. I am also nervous. Good luck
Branwen
Topic: RE: HAIR LOSS
I'm only two weeks out and extremley nervous about this already!
When this starts for me i'm gonna give this a try:
http://bari-ssentials.com/
Topic: RE: 2 days after surgery
Sounds like things are go'n great. And too you get a much needed vacation. Now how does that strike ya.
Topic: RE: 3 more days.. 9/24!
Hi Surgery Sister good luck on your surgery I will be with you in my heart!
Topic: RE: Surgery on September 26th - YEAH!
OK Guys, Now I am getting mighty sick of the liquid stuff! And I have the leg cramps too - really badly at night. Weird. I am also starting to get scared.....
Topic: RE: Surgery on September 26th - YEAH!
Hello Deborah,
Looks like we will be sharing a surgery date. I am having my surgery that morning with Dr. David Dyer in Nashville. I've decided that this liquid diet is not as bad as I had feared. Don't know about weight loss, but I really haven't been overly hungry. Having lots of leg cramps, muscle and joint aches for some reason, but I guess that just goes with the territory. Hope your surgery goes well and we'll be sharing that loser's bench in just a few short days. Looking forward to a happier, healthier future. Best of luck to you. Kathy
Topic: RE: Sept 26 Surgery date
We'll share that special date! I am having RNY that morning in Nashville with Dr. David Dyer. Hope all is going well for you and your surgery will be a complete success with no unpleasant surprises. I'm nervous too, but looking forward to starting a new chapter in what I hope to be a happier, healthier life.
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