And Another "Newbie"

Libby71827
on 3/29/09 11:19 am - Coxs Creek, KY

Hi Everyone!

I just had my WLS on Friday - never thought that I'd say the words "jello" and "enjoy" in the same sentence till today! lol

I also have a question as I'm not sure if this also has to do with age -- did anyone else have to have 2 shots a day (in the tummy) for the first 2 weeks? The nurse said it's to prevent blood clots.

Many thanks for having me - I've been reading in here for a while and it really seems everyone is helpful & nice. Looking forward to "jumping" in now that the 'ice" has been broken...
Libby

Lolaloplady
on 3/29/09 12:07 pm - Canada

RNY on 01/23/09

Yes ....I did every day. It is the best place to put it, as was explained to me. The nurse told me I would be having them and to not let them put the shot anyplace else but the belly.
Apparently it does it's job best there. My surgery was 1/23/09 Lola

marylyn
on 3/29/09 1:45 pm

hey welcome to our famous board.we are a great bunch here.

marylyn s

Pat A.
on 3/29/09 1:56 pm - Ewing, KY

RNY on 08/11/08

Hi there Libby! Welcome to our little family. If you've been reading us for a while, you know that I'm a former KY gal and I love seeing my friends from the "Bluegrass State". Everyone here is available for help, such nice people. So, welcome to the loser's bench. I didn't have to have the shots, so can't help you there.
Pat A

carlak
on 3/29/09 6:00 pm - Bradenton, FL

RNY on 02/13/02

Welcome Libby,
Pat and I had the same Doctor, and no I didnt have to have the shots in the belly either.
Post often.
Carla

George T.
on 3/29/09 5:33 pm - Grand Prairie, TX

RNY on 12/13/07

did anyone else have to have 2 shots a day (in the tummy) for the first 2 weeks? The nurse said it's to prevent blood clots.

Pretty much the norm. That was the only thing I did not like about the surgery. Small price to pay.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!

globirdie
on 3/29/09 6:25 pm - Middletown , CT

RNY on 03/25/09 with

yes I had to give my self 2 shots each day before surgery and then they injected me in the hospital but once I was home I did not have to do anything. Except try to get those shakes down...

My surgery was last Wed and I came home Friday. I feeling fine but still having a hard time trying to get all the protein in and have resigned myself I may not be able to ...It takes so dare long. I am going to see how I feel today and go to the pool... I got my waterproof bandages and since I work a desk job I am going to ask the doctor to give me clearance for Weds...

Well he told me I had no restrictions...and i feel great...went shopping yesterday, made my bed, did dishes.. made dinner.. nothing differeent except those shakes.

Good Luck

Teresa M.
on 3/29/09 6:45 pm - Waterloo, SC

RNY on 03/04/08

Welcome Libby. Hope you enjoy it here on the OFF board. Great group of people here.

I did have 2 shots in the hospital but didn't have to have them at home. Good Luck on your journey.
Teresa M.

Brenda R.
on 3/29/09 8:29 pm - Portage, IN

RNY on 10/08/07

Libby, welcome to OFF, the best place on OH.

I had to have the shots while I was in the hospital too. I think pretty much it is the norm like George said. I do know that each and every doctor is different. If you ask 10 doctors the same question you would probably get at least 7 different answers.

Good luck on the new and exciting life you are beginning and make sure you hang on since it is quite a ride. Welcome to the losers bench, there is always room for one more.

It's not what you gather, but what you scatter
that tells what kind of life you have lived.