Surgeon cleared me for travel! With a couple of conditions!

MuttLover
on 11/19/12 12:15 pm

VSG on 11/14/12

I have been very lucky surgically -- practically no pain (but really, I think that is primarily the surgical technique!), I'm able to get in my fluids and proteins, etc. So at today's follow-up my surgeon said that as long as I meet the following conditions, I can go see the kid (a 10 hour trip):

1. Stop every hour or so and walk around.

2. Stay hydrated (blood clots are more likely if you are dehydrated)

3. Make a list of every hospital along the route, and if I have the least bit of pain in my calf, shortness of breath or rapid heartbeat, get there ASAP!

I am headed to the lab first thing for a quick UTI check (no symptoms, just a precaution!) -- and if all is still good in the morning, I get to see the kid for Thanksgiving!

Keep us in your prayers! I probably won't be able to check back in until next week -- so have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone!

Mom_2_4
on 11/19/12 12:27 pm

VSG on 05/22/13

Safe Travels!! Happy Thanksgiving!

Dawn L.
on 11/19/12 12:31 pm - Centereach , NY

VSG on 10/22/12

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

HW 262 SW 239.6 GW 140

karismommy231
on 11/19/12 12:41 pm

VSG on 11/05/12

Have a great Thanksgiving! be safe! GL:)

HW: 235, SW: 227, CW: 152.0, 83 lbs lost since 10/22/12 --Fear less, hope more, eat less, chew more, whine less, breathe more, talk less, say more, hate less, love more, and good things will be yours.