still no sign of necrosis but lots of swelling and pain

I haven't been on the computer much (I have 200+ messages in my primary e-mail mailbox), and probably won't be for another couple of days, because I'm still having a lot of pain from the surgery.  (Thanks to those who sent PMs here to check on me.)  My belly is sill very swollen (which the PA told me to expect because the surgeon moved EVERYTHING around to be sure she didn;t miss something else that might be causing the pain), but today is day 4 and there is still no sign of any necrosis, so I think I'm out of the woods on that.

Lora

Lora, so sorry you are still feeling bad, but glad your doc found the problem and was able to fix it. Also glad to hear that there is no necrosis. I hope the swelling goes down soon and that you start to feel better. Take care.

Lora, i know that you have been missed here and hopefully you will be feeling better soon. i hope that the doctors were able to find the cause of your pain.

get well soon : )

Hi Lora,
Glad to get the update. Don't worry about us. Just rest and take care of yourself. Glad you are healing well this time. Hope the pain goes away soon.
Hugs!
Jan

I am so glad that there is no sign of necrosis -that is great.  The swelling takes time.  When I had my last surgery - reversal of the illiostomy, I was in the  hospital for 8 days.  When I was released, my lower abdomen was still very swollen - almost looked like I was 4 months pregnant.  It took a couple of weeks.  As far as the pain goes, I hope that gets better soon.  If you are still in alot of pain by Tuesday, please call and ask for something stronger.  You should atleast be able to get some Percocet 7.5mg or 10mg.  Vicoden is fine for a lap, RNY but an open procedure needs stronger stuff.

Good luck and hope the weekend goes better.  It took me a while before I could come back to the computer.

I am so glad that the surgeon found the problem and was able to fix it. I'm sorry you're having pain and swelling. The only upside is that now you are finally on the road to healing and having a pain free life. i hope you are feeling better very soon.               -Julie

Lora
I'm really glad to hear that you're skipping the necrosis this time around.  I'll keep praying for smooth healing. 
Take care

Lora--
I'm glad to hear the doctor corrected your problem-- but as I have not been on the boards much this week-- I missed hearing what the surgeon finally found. Can someone fill me in please?

Heal quickly!

Kathy

Here's one of the posts about it
www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/4445263/and-the-reason-for-t he-pain-was/

Lora

Thank you for touching base with us -- been thinkin bout you!! : )