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Topic: RE: UH OH!
You also do not want to chance having Cellulitis which is an infection that can move rapidly and get into your blood stream. Never take chances with redness, puffiness, etc.
I had a surgery once on my breast that within a 2 days it spread from the size of a dime to all across my chest and up my neck and down toward my stomach. Also the incision site became so swollen that it felt like a golf ball underneath. I went to the surgeon's office and right there he cut a small incision on the stitch line and drained the site and had to pack it with an iodine soaked gauze strip that I had to remove the next day.
Not saying this to scare you or gross you out, but heed warnings about this kind of stuff. Had I gone in to check it the first day and not waited a few days all of that may have been avoided and just treated with antibiotics.
I had a surgery once on my breast that within a 2 days it spread from the size of a dime to all across my chest and up my neck and down toward my stomach. Also the incision site became so swollen that it felt like a golf ball underneath. I went to the surgeon's office and right there he cut a small incision on the stitch line and drained the site and had to pack it with an iodine soaked gauze strip that I had to remove the next day.
Not saying this to scare you or gross you out, but heed warnings about this kind of stuff. Had I gone in to check it the first day and not waited a few days all of that may have been avoided and just treated with antibiotics.
Topic: RE: Back to the boards!
Good start coming on the boards and getting back into the swing of things. I find it to be good motivation.
Topic: RE: Workout groups? group meetings? some kind of support in MA??
I live in Fall River and I am always looking for someone to workout with and do Zumba classes with. I'd be willing to meet up with you if there is a Zumba class in your area with a reasonable drop in rate. Or we could alternate and come down to Fall River. There is also Zumba on Tues, Wed nights at Escape to Fitness in New Bedford off of Route 140. They also have a Sunday morning class. If you have a fitness membership in your area and can bring a guest I can always meet up as well for general exercise, treadmill, swimming, etc.
Dawn
Dawn
Topic: RE: I just want to feel NORMAL
Sounds pretty typical at this point. I found that by the time I reached the 5-6 week point I noticed a boost in my energy level and appetite. This will depend on what you are able to eat by your doctor's guidelines and what stage you are at - but once you are able to start testing different foods you will notice a difference. I found that drinking Powerade Zero or Gatorade G2 helped me with my liquids and getting in some electrolytes.
Try to walk as much as possible to get your body to "wake up" and it helps to get the anesthesia out of your system. If you have gas and bloating try using the Gas-X strips that melt on your tongue. I always made sure that I had some tucked in my purse and they were a huge help.
Hope you feel better soon.
Dawn
Topic: RE: Workout groups? group meetings? some kind of support in MA??
Awesome! When is your surgery? Best of luck!
Oh, I forgot to mention .. that yes, there are a few of us in the group who do get together to workout. Lisa, Lynn and myself hit the gym together nearly every morning. A team of us did a 26.2 mile marathon for the Jimmy Fund, Lisa and I did a 1/2 marathon together, we take walks at Borderland State Park and Castle Island (when it is nice out and not FREEZING!!! lol)
Oh, I forgot to mention .. that yes, there are a few of us in the group who do get together to workout. Lisa, Lynn and myself hit the gym together nearly every morning. A team of us did a 26.2 mile marathon for the Jimmy Fund, Lisa and I did a 1/2 marathon together, we take walks at Borderland State Park and Castle Island (when it is nice out and not FREEZING!!! lol)
*Kate*
HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150 
HW: 286 SW: 253 CW: 167 GW: 150 
Topic: I just want to feel NORMAL
I'm four weeks out today and just feeling blahhhh.
No pain and I'm eating pretty good, following my program and meeting my protein goal but not always meeting the liquid as much as I try!!!
Symptoms: gurgling belly, tired/lazy, no "I'm hungry" feeling, I'm down 25 lbs in the four weeks but haven't lost a pound in almost a week which is normal here and there I'm sure bu****ching the scale move keeps me motivated
. It's not easy to define what "blah" feels like but it totally sums it up!!!
I went back to work today which was great to get up and out, I was going to take six weeks but have cabin fever! Maybes a few more days of the work routine will be my turning point?????
Anyone have words of advice or encouragement to share????
No pain and I'm eating pretty good, following my program and meeting my protein goal but not always meeting the liquid as much as I try!!!
Symptoms: gurgling belly, tired/lazy, no "I'm hungry" feeling, I'm down 25 lbs in the four weeks but haven't lost a pound in almost a week which is normal here and there I'm sure bu****ching the scale move keeps me motivated
. It's not easy to define what "blah" feels like but it totally sums it up!!!I went back to work today which was great to get up and out, I was going to take six weeks but have cabin fever! Maybes a few more days of the work routine will be my turning point?????
Anyone have words of advice or encouragement to share????
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on 2/22/11 9:21 am
on 2/22/11 9:21 am
Topic: RE: Hi, new to the boards!
Hey,
Nice to meet you... welcome... i'm pretty new here myself but everyones been awesome :)
Nice to meet you... welcome... i'm pretty new here myself but everyones been awesome :)
(deactivated member)
on 2/22/11 9:19 am
on 2/22/11 9:19 am
Topic: RE: Workout groups? group meetings? some kind of support in MA??
Nice... sounds right up my ally :) i'll have to check it our for sure... def wont be there the next time because i'll still be recovering but the time after that would be cool.
Topic: Dr in Ma that will do surgery on a low BMI?
Are there any Dr's in ma that will do lap band surgery on someone with a BMI of 37 and no co-morbid condition? I know they had lowered the BMI but I think you still have to have a co morbid condition
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