Home and banded!!!

EdieMcGee
on 10/11/07 5:36 am - The Land of Pleasant Living, MD

Kristen, thanks for posting. I am one of the rare birds who had complications from lap band surgery. I actually sailed through the surgery but apparently had the beginnings of congestion in my lungs that I didn't know about, so I developed some serious oxygenation problems in the hours after surgery, mimicking a blood clot. I am so happy I went with the doctor and hospital I went with!! Bayview and Schweitzer and his team deserve a big round of applause. I was unclear in my message to Kristin in that I didn't have to be in the ICU -- they threatened , though!! Dr. S. made them re-install the Foley (yuck!!), though profusely apologized for putting me through that again. Multiple IV's, shots, etc. later, I am here and was okay to go home today. I'll write more when I get time. The last couple of days have been rough!

all-time high/consult/surgery/current/goal 315/299/292.2/250/150

Cira S.
on 10/11/07 5:58 am - Charles Town , WV

RNY on 03/06/07

I am to happy to read that you are doing good. Welcome home and rest. hugs,

I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.
Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
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(deactivated member)
on 10/11/07 6:01 am - Leonardtown, MD

VBG on 07/24/07

I'm glad to hear everything is going well now. Let me welcome you to the loser's bench! --Eric

(deactivated member)
on 10/11/07 9:02 am - FL

RNY on 09/10/07

Edie I am soooo glad you are home, I will keep you in my prayer. You did sound just a little drunk on my answering machine and I thought I hear that but was not sure but DH said NO she is in ICU. Maybe he was drunk, I really do not know but maybe I should be drunk. ANYWAY, GET WELL! Call me if you need anything or just need to chat.

Hugs Kristen

OC-Trish
on 10/11/07 9:46 am - Bel Air, MD

RNY on 05/10/07

Hi Edie, so glald to hear that you are home and doing much bettter. Dr. S is great, isn't he? He really looks out for his patients. When I went for my bloodwork, my iron was low, so he increased my iron dosage and I had to return in a month. My iron went up, but he wants me to come back in another month to make sure it is under control. It really puts me at ease knowing that he is my (and your) treating doc. I'm sure your daughter is glad to have you home and is playing nurse like my girls did. How old is Madeline? My girls are 9 and 10. Now I can keep up with them and even outrun them!! I hope you continue to feel better and perhaps we'll see you at the walk next week! ~~ Trish

April L.
on 10/11/07 1:37 pm - Edgewood, MD

RNY on 09/12/07

Edie, Welcome home. I'm glad you're feeling better. You have a good team of doctors. Keep up the good work. You are in my prayers. Welcome to the Losers' Bench. We are on our way

April ...My Cup Runneth Over
" Life may not be the party we hoped for,

but while we're still here we may as well dance." ... Andy Rooney

Aime B.
on 10/11/07 1:39 pm - Baltimore, MD

RNY on 10/12/06

I'm glad ytou are home safe and sound. I'm even happier you have made it to the Loser's Bench!!!

Aime
The love of my OH Family has me humbled!!!!

telsll
on 10/11/07 7:17 pm - Lusby, MD

RNY on 03/01/05

So glad that almost everything went ok. Seems as if it's all ended up well. Take care of yourself, work that tool, and please update with your WOW moments. TraciL

"Ours not to reason why, Ours but to do and die". Alfred Lord Tennyson

Jake63
on 10/11/07 8:15 pm - Elkridge, MD

RNY on 03/20/07

Edie, I am happy every thing went well. Sorry, to hear about the little bump. I'm glad it was taken care of quickly. Welcome to the losing side. Wanda