Same here, in fact I am going back again 5/4 to get my gall bladder out.  I am looking forward to being spoiled again.

The day after my surgery I began running a fever. It got very high by the next day, and the doctors suspected I had a leak. When my fever hit 105+ they began packing ice around me and scheduled a second surgery to find the leak. But they didn't find one. So I had some kind of infection that they couldn't find - after all sorts of urine/blood tests and cultures. So they just fought it with antibiotics and as soon as I had a normal temp for 24 hrs they sent me home. It took a while. They never found the reason for the fever.

Laura,
The best info I can give you is the shots are 1 of 2 things. Yes they give you shots in the belly for blood clots. Do you go home with it to give yourself shots,that is depending on how eager you are to get up and walk, how much you walk, and the distence you walk. Walking is soooo important! It helps you heal, gets rid of painful gas,prevents blood clots. And with some luck you will not have to give yourself shots at home. The other shot that may have been spoken about is the B-12 shot. That is a important vitamin that you will have to get daily doses of.At Clarion North we had a choice of either 1x a month B-12 shots, or daily sublingual pills that dissolve under your tougue. I ghose the pills,but if my levels are to low at check up time I could be made to do the shots. Trust me I do not miss a dose.I did not have to take the blood clot shot after leaving the hospital,but I was asking to walk before I was completely awake from anastesia.But I was literally walking within a hour of coming out of the recovery room. I walked my butt off,sometimes in the middle of the night with the help of the awesome nurses I had. I went home 3 days later feeling really good. What hospital are you going through? Is is a Center of Excellence? I had my first surgery at a non C of E hospital and it was awful! There is a big difference in whare you go!Talk to you soon.

Robin and I have discussed briefly having a clothing exchange in May.  I will get back with her on it when I return May first.  I will be happy to host something at my church again if need be or if anyone wants me to. 

Robin has had some things come up and wasnt able to get it done in April.  So we will get back with you guys soon.  Sorry for the delay!  :)

Can't wait to meet Noah!!!


Huge hugz,

Talk to you in a week!!!
Tracy

I had surgery 6 days ago and am starting to feel pretty normal again. Wanted to let everyone know about the experience I had at St. Vincen Carmel. I had EXCELLENT care from beginning to the end. Everyone was so kind and encouraging, some of the staff has had bariatric surgery and gave some great advice. If you are considering having WLS at St. V Carmel it is a good decision..