Shingles
You're right - it could have been worse. A positive outlook will save you a lot of grief. You're doing so well with your weight loss - 87 pounds is awesome! We started at the same place - 290 pounds, thankfully I lost 170 of that. AND we have the same surgeon!
I try not to knock on wood too much - it hurts (my head). :)
K.
Karen
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Wow 170 that's awesome! My original goal is to loose 150 but if my tool decides differently that's ok too. Im feeling great!
Referral Summer 2012, Orientation June 10/13 HRRH, Dr Hagen July 3/13, Dr Glazer, RN/RD/SW September 19/13, Dr Hagen October 10/13, Surgery January 21/14
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HW 290 Opti Start Weight 280.9 Surgery Weight 264.8 CW 207
Yes I had shingles about 6 months after my surgery and I know there was someone else a couple of months agao who got that around 6 months our as well.
Referral- March 2012, Letter April 19, Orientation TWH- June 6, NP - July 3, Sleep Apena test July 16, Internist and SW - July 17, Nutritional class - July 23, Dietician appt. July 30th, Psych-Social appt - Aug 20th. Follow up with doctor sleep apena Aug. 28th Surgeons appt. - Dec. 14th Dr. Jackson. Surgery date - Feb 12 2013 - VSG
Glad I'm not alone. I swear these pills are the size of my pouch
Referral Summer 2012, Orientation June 10/13 HRRH, Dr Hagen July 3/13, Dr Glazer, RN/RD/SW September 19/13, Dr Hagen October 10/13, Surgery January 21/14
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HW 290 Opti Start Weight 280.9 Surgery Weight 264.8 CW 207
on 7/15/14 11:14 am
I also had shingles 6 months post op. They lingered for months on the right side of my body and I have scarring in the form of hyperpigmentation from my foot to my hip. Sorry to hear of your diagnosis, but I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. I had not made the connection to my WLS.
I'm incomfortable Pat but not bad
Referral Summer 2012, Orientation June 10/13 HRRH, Dr Hagen July 3/13, Dr Glazer, RN/RD/SW September 19/13, Dr Hagen October 10/13, Surgery January 21/14
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HW 290 Opti Start Weight 280.9 Surgery Weight 264.8 CW 207
I just want to add my sympathy for you. I had shingles when I was in my 20's, and it really, really sucked. There is a shingles vaccination available now if you are over 50. I am a few years away, but I am definitely getting it when I am old enough, regardless of the cost. This is what happens when you get chicken pox as a kid and then the virus gets reactivated in your system, either through contact with someone who has been around active chicken pox or, as said, you have a weakened immune system.
I hope you feel better soon!
Orientation - July 2013 1st Dietitician appointment - January 23 2014 SW appointment - February 13 2014 INT appointment - February 20 2014 Ultrasound - February 25 2013 2nd Dietician appointment - February 28 2013 MRI on liver - March 17 2014 Endoscopy - March 20 2014 Surgeon appointment - April 24 2014 PATTS - May 16 2014 NUT class - May 22 2014 SURGERY - May 26 2014 with Dr. Anvari (St. Joseph's Hamilton)
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