I've have a boo boo and:

I banged my leg this weekend on a window unit air conditioner that my daughter was selling at her yard sale. Well it gave me this nasty little scratch and a bruise. My legg really hurts, it feels like it hurts all the way to the bone. I know my leggs are thinner but, ouch this hurts. Has anyone had any problems with bruising? Also I have been having some problems with being dizzy, or like a black out, sort of thing. How about that, has anyone experienced that? I've been drinking a lot of fluids, maybe not enough. Just wondering, sometimes I think I'm going to fall apart..... Sandi

Hey Sandi! Yes, I had had some extra bumps and bruises post-op...not as much cusion to stop the injuries I guess...that is one reason I am having surgery on my ankle on the 28th...since losing weight, I have like no meat around my ankles and I keep bumping the screws against stuff and ouch! As far as being dizzy and slight black outs...that sounds like possible dehydration and not enough probtein. Also, are you getting in all your vitamins. We must have these since out body can not absorb enough vitamins from food. If you increase your fluids and proteins, take your viatmens and this continues, you nee to contact Dr. M's office immediately to make sure all is okay...you don't want to end up back in the hospital. Listen to your body...it will tell you a great deal. I hope you feel better soon! Nancy

Hey Nancy, I was reading some post's on the Ohio board, and I found something that I just didn't know. They were talking abou****er, and tha****er just goes straight through you, that's why you have to sip, sip, sip, I didn't understand that. Thats why I've been blacking out, I don't really sip all day like I'm suspose to. I've been drinking when I have time. So I'm going to try to do better, and drink all day... Thanks, Sandi

Sandi, I had two bad dizzy spells that I had to go to bed over. The doctor blamed (family dr) it on Verdigo. He gave me medicine, and wouldn't you know since I have had the prescription filled, I haven't had to take it because I haven't had a spell since. I do know that yesterday I did my walking early and I got kinda sick and I think it had to do with being a little dehydrated. After I got some fluids in I felt better. I think that is something we are going to have to really watch since having this surgery. Hope you feel better. Good luck on your foot surgery thats coming up. Angie

Thanks Angie, I guess I'm learning a hard lesson. The other night I absolutely almost fell out. I've got my bottle here beside me and I'm just a drinking away. I appreciate the kind thoughts on my foot surgery. I'll miss walking...Have a good day. Sandi

Hey Sandi. Make sure your Tetanus shot is up to date. Tetanus is fatal every single time and totally preventable. You have about 72 hours from a wound to get your booster. You only need it every 10 years . I'm going to get some water right now!!!! Best wishes. Gail