One week out...a bit long!!

Hello all,

Just a week ago, I was about to be rolled out of surgery.  I can't believe how my first week flew by.  I went to my first post op appointment today.  Had the drain removed.  I was a bit apprehensive about that as I had a drain in an orthopedic injury before that hurt like H E double hockey sticks when they took it out!  It was really painless!  They said I was doing well and keep up the good work.  I feel very liberated with that thing out of my side!

They weighed me when I was there and am down to 376 from 409 starting out a few months ago.  33 lbs down total.  7 since surgery day.  I did gain 7 to 390 in the hospital.  It is starting to happen!!

Had a little scare over the weekend.  I had shared with some folks at coffee about being nauseated on Friday night, but never throwing up.  I went to coffee on Saturday and felt pretty decent.  When the afternoon progessed the nausea got worse.  I took a nap and woke up with a 100.6 temp.  I called my surgeon and he just so happened to be on call!  He asked me to meet him at the hospital as he was there.  I went in and he examined me and said that things looked good.  I have become pretty intolerant to anything sweet and the pain med that he originally perscribed was really fruity sweet.  He gave me something else.  The nausea went on for a while. but when the fever broke, it all went away.  I was so relieved!

Had to call Dr Benn again on Sunday when my drain tube had really dark fluid coming through it.  He reassured me it was an old blood clot and was normal.  I have to tell you, I have had the BEST care from everyone at Fairview Weight Loss and the Fairview Southdale.  Both times I called he said he was very glad that I called and to not hesitate to call with concerns.

Sunday was a great day and I am back on track.  Mom left today and I am sure she will like to get back home.  I will be glad to have some me time here.  My Mom is such a great woman and I am lucky to have her in my life.

Hope you are all having a great Monday!

You are off to a great start Michael! 

Good Job calling the doc - too many times we pass stuff off as nothing and it really could be something! 

Glad you are feeling good. 

Take care.  Hugs - linda 

 

Glad to hear things are going well for you!!  Congrats on your weightloss so far!!  AWESOME...!!

Glad to hear things have turned out so well so far for ya! 

It's only going to get crazier from this point forward - I hope you have a few BELTS in your closet!!!

Sounds like things are going pretty smoothly-I'm glad.
It's so nice to hear you talk so sweetly about your mom.
My son is going off to his first year at college (U of M so not far) and has been pulling away all summer.  I know it's what he has to do but I hope some day he feels the same about me as you do about your mom.

looks like you are doing well overall!! I am so happy to hear things are going pretty well!

You looked great on Saturday.  Glad to hear you are staying on top of things and asking questions. 

Here's to things continuning on the right path!

Take care.

J

Way to go your doing great........ Just hold on tight and good luck to you.....

Glad things are going good......Kudo's to you for calling the Doctor......Always call them if you have a concern, better be safe than sorry......

Glad your Mom was able to help you out, It's cool that you speak so fondly of her.....

Congrat's on th WL, hang on because it is a wild ride.......

Kelly

Congrats on the weight loss so far - that's great!    Glad to hear everything's okay, too.  It's good you called your doc.  I know I don't wait too long before calling about things, either!