Painfree in Monterrey eating the best cantaloupe!

Iam_with_the_Band
on 12/5/09 4:57 am
Hey Guys!
I had my surgery 3 days ago!
I can honestly say, without exaggeration or reservation- that I have had NO pain!
I had some discomfort from the compression garment hitting me at the ribs and from my hands that are the size of my Dad's!  (he had huge hands!)  I have a new and totally different garment now and the swelling is a little less in my hands and arms.

I had a brachioplasty on Wed and a TT without MR  I did have a hernia repair also.  Dr. Sauceda is known for keeping his patients painfree.  It's truly unbelieveable.
AND I just had the best cantaloupe for lunch!  YUM!

12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand. 

MultiMom
on 12/5/09 5:03 am - NH
Yippee for no pain!!! I am being a pansy and still taking the meds every 4 hours.

How long are you staying in Mexico?

Martha

High 250/Consult Weight 245/Surgery 205/Now 109
Height 5'4.5" BMI 18.4
In maintenance since June 2009

Iam_with_the_Band
on 12/5/09 6:24 am
I'll be here until the 15th. 
You're not being a pansy!  Do what you have to do!  I am going to take my meds as long as I have to.  Less of them, but taking them none the less. It's important to allow your body to heal but being relaxed and not tense with pain.
We're TT twins Martha!!!

12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand. 

Chris D
on 12/5/09 8:14 am - Prince Rupert, Canada
RNY on 10/01/08 with
I am in on the night of the 14th.  Maybe I will get to atleast say hello before you fly out on the 15th.  any words of wisdom for me?  lol

Glad you are doing so well.  I can't wait












Iam_with_the_Band
on 12/5/09 10:22 am
My two regrets Christine.
I didn't bring a sweater or coat or anything warmer type clothes.  I thought it would be warm here.  IT's in the 50's.  That's warm for a Denver girl like me, but it feels cold with the humidity.  So bring a light sweater or jacket and also bring a robe. I wish I had a robe.  Someone posted to bring one and I had it near my stuff, but I guess it never made it in the suitcase.
You're going to do great!
I hope we get to meet!

12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand. 

Bonnie M
on 12/6/09 9:35 am - Sioux Falls, SD
Are there coffee pots in the room?  I drink a lot of coffee.
Jennifer Q.
on 12/5/09 6:22 am - Newton, NJ
I am so happy for you and so JEALOUS!! I thought the pain would be less, but I am trudging along with my pain meds...Cantaloupe sounds so good right now!!


SW 241.6/ CW 138.8/ GW 140
    At Goal 12/11/2009          
Iam_with_the_Band
on 12/5/09 6:26 am
I didn't have any muscle repair, besides a hernia.  I think the muscle repair can make a difference in your post op pain level.
The cantaloupe has been horrible in the states, so I was pleasantly surprised to have good stuff here.  Hopefully before going to the hotel tonight, I can have Dr Sauceda drop me at the store to pick up some fruit.  I hope you start feeling better soon.  IT's tough to be home and not feel well.  Sorry!

12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand. 

Jennifer Q.
on 12/5/09 6:34 am - Newton, NJ
You are so sweet.  I am really happy for you and I know I will get there...it is a process.  The PS said the muscle damage was pretty extensive, so I guess that is why.  My hernia wa also larger than he initially suspected.  Thanks again and enjoy your time in Mexico!! And the yummo Cantaloupe!!


SW 241.6/ CW 138.8/ GW 140
    At Goal 12/11/2009          
Iam_with_the_Band
on 12/5/09 10:25 am
Thanks Jennifer!
I had no idea I had a hernia, so I'm glad that Dr Sauceda found it!  Those things can be bad if they get too large!

12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand. 

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