Open wound 4 weeks out

Laura in Texas
on 7/27/11 9:47 pm

I am sooooooo depressed! My recovery was going so well until this week. The other night I was shifting myself in bed. I must not have lifted up my butt before shifting and I ripped a hole in my lbl incision. It's in the small of my back and getting worse. Right now it's a little bigger than a dime. My doctor said I may have to come in and get stapled on either side of the open part to try to prevent it from getting worse.

I just wanted to post this as a warning to others behind me to be careful. Open wounds are no fun!!

Laura

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco

"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."

Lin_2
on 7/27/11 11:06 pm

REALIZE Band on 06/24/11

I'm sorry to hear about that Laura!!!
I know you're disappointed. Hang in there, hopefully it will heal quickly since you are young and healthy.
I'll keep you in my prayers.
~ Lin

Laura in Texas
on 7/27/11 11:18 pm

RNY on 09/17/08

Thanks, Lin!

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco

"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."

lbaetz
on 7/27/11 11:13 pm - St. Thomas, Canada

RNY on 06/26/09

I'm so sorry Laura, you were doing so well. I can't imagine how painful that musta been ripping it open. That was a big fear of mine but I think I'm pretty much healed except for 3 spots that still have scabs on them.

Keep your chin up and it can only get better.

Lori

Laura in Texas
on 7/27/11 11:19 pm

RNY on 09/17/08

Lori, I think I'm only a week behind you and thought I was completely healed, too. Just don't over-do it!!

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco

"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."

lbaetz
on 7/27/11 11:41 pm - St. Thomas, Canada

RNY on 06/26/09

I'm trying not too Laura. You get feeling better though and you almost forget what you can't do. There was a cpl times where I moved the wrong way and was like....oh crap that hurt and it was a bit of a reality check for me.

prek-3
on 7/27/11 11:55 pm - Hollywood, FL

Lap Band on 10/01/07

(((Laura))))
How absolutely frustrating!!!!! Thanxs for sharing, I have so much energy and proud of all I can do, I maybe asking for trouble. And all you did was shift in bed. And was just thinking to myself this morning after my "first Shower", "Gee I feel wonderful, maybe I'll go back earlier." Now, I think I'll bring it down a notch.
Thanks again for updating,
prek3
Carmen

Nov 10,2009 I reached GOALL BYE BYE 130 POUNDS! It wasn't about the FOOD, it was about what was eating at YOU! Time for a Head adjustment! **July 2011 Plastic Surgery Lower Body Lift

Exercise is not a LUXURY!

Exercise is a NECESSITY

Laura in Texas
on 7/28/11 5:20 am

RNY on 09/17/08

Thanks, Carmen!!

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco

"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."

scrappylove
on 7/28/11 1:23 am

RNY on 05/06/09

Laura!
I'm so sorry!
I know how you feel I'm 5 weeks out and still dealing with wounds, one drain, necrosis, etc. I try to tell myself that it was major sugery and try to be careful. I'm still wearing a binder while I know others are not this far out.