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BethJ's Journal
 

5/9/06 - One month out

I have not written since I was banded so here goes. My banding was on 4/10/06 and was done as an outpatient. I went in at 8am and was at home by 2:30pm that day. Doc said I did Great! I weighed in at 283 (and I am only 5'4") with a BMI of 46 a couple of days prior to surgery. One month out I am down 20lbs and I have not had my first fill yet. I am scheduled to get that on May 11th, 2006 and can't wait. I am almost back to eating normal, still a bit less but not a lot less than before. I totally expected this may happen so I am not so worried - I read about it here on LapBand Talk. I am sure many more pounds will start to drop off after I get my first fill. I can't wait. My only question/concern which is not of great concern is I still have tenderness where my port is and can plainly feel it under my skin. I just wasn't expecting that, but not too worried as long as it doesn't become painful I can live with that as long as I am losing! I will give you all an update as I hit each new phase as best as I can. Until then take care and feel free to write if you have any questions at any time. Thanks, Beth.  
Beth Jenkins

Beth Jenkins

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korkey's Journal
 

It Begins

:clap2: Today I will begin researching options for weight loss surgery. Up to now, I am most interested in the lap-band. I will call insurance tomorrow to find out if we have any exclusions in our policy. I can't wait to get started!!
korkey

korkey

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Puddinpie's Journal
 

Monday, May 8, 2006

I got the runs today because I ate a chili dog from Weinerschnitzel last night, so I'm staying home today (but working). :faint:   Scale: said 246.5 at gym   Exercise: 20 minutes HIIT on Elliptical at 8:00 AM   Food: B: Protein shake - 138 calories, 27g protein, 4g net carbs L: Lean Cuisine mustard chicken & green beans - 220 calories, 17g protein, 20g net carbs D: Salsa chicken - ~300 calories, 27g protein S: Angel food cake w/ strwberries & whipped creme - ~300 calories   Totals: 958 calories, 71g protein   Water: 8:00 AM - 2 C during exercise 12:00 PM -3 C at work 3:30 PM - 1.5 C at home 9:30 PM - 1.5 C at home
puddin

puddin

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Honey123's Journal
 

May 8,2006

Since being unbanded (2/3/06) I've gainded 25 ugly pounds. I hate myself, I'm embarrased in front of my family. I cringe when they look at me. I think about losing it 24 hours a day while I'm pigging out on chips, peanut butter cups, etc. Please God help me gain control of myself.   Yesterday I ate:   sausage & eggs Sun chips coconut cake peanut butter cups BBQ ribs sun chips peanut butter cups.   Why do I buy these things? IF they are'nt in the house I won't eat them. I won't make a special trip to get them. I buy them when I'm shopping for other things. How can I stop myself?:angry
Honey123

Honey123

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lmt33167's Journal
 

Exercise/Food Log/NSV's

On March 31, 2006 (I turned 39), I started a lifestyle change plan. I started exercising 4-5 times weekly on April 2nd along with high protein, low carb eating.   I usually have:   Breakfast: coffee and 1 EAS drink Snack: pork rinds or fruits/veggies Lunch: a chicken salad with cheese and dressing at lunch or South Beach Diet Wraps with salad Snack: cheese & crackers or 1 EAS drink if I get hungry before dinner Dinner with the family - just smaller portions and very limited carbs plus a salad Snack - after dinner if I get snack hungry its another EAS drink or pork rinds.   4/2 ~~ until 4/17 -- Started out at 3 min @ 1.1 ugh! Im so out of shape, then adding 2 min a day and .1 4/18 ~~ I finally worked up to where I can run YES RUN on my treadmill 2 min at 2.7mp; throughout my 25 min workout, I did 5 times of running!   4/19~~ I walked/ran on the treadmill for 27min   4/20 ~~ I walked/ran on the treadmill for 30 min - 2 min running @ 3.0, walk 5 - 7 min @ 2.5/2.7, 1.33 min running and crashed and burned :hurt from the shin splints in my left leg, walked 3-5 min then ran again 2 min walked the rest of the time.   4/21 ~~ had a major allergic reaction to Barium sulfate last night so I have been sick all night so no exercising today and no CT SCAN ugh   4/22 ~~ woke up feeling totally better from the allergic reaction. Going shopping/walking at the mall with family. Do I get an extra point for buying all things for kids new rooms 1/2 price at Disney store? :eek: walked 1 -2 hours then walked 1 hour more @ grocery store   4/23 ~~ was supposed to go to the Zoo but 40% chance of rain. We went to JCPenney's madhouse friends and family day LOL my daughter works there and I got an extra 20% off we must have walked the store 4 or 5 times - then went to Sam's club /flex weight trained while pushing 2 kids that weigh 100lbs total and 4 bags of 50lb pool salt! lol   4/24 ~~I walked/ran on the treadmill for 24 min - 2 min running @ 3.1, walk 5 - 7 min @ 2.5/2.7, 1 min running, walked 3-5 min then ran again 2 min walked the rest of the time. Shin splints in my left leg still bothering me. 4/25 ~~ 4/26 ~~ 4/27 ~~ I walked/ran on the treadmill for 27 min - walk 12 min @ 2.7; 2 min running @ 3.3, walked 3-5 min then ran again 2 min walked the rest of the time. Loading up with water before and wrapping my left leg helped some. 4/28 ~~ Had to do bookkeeping - no exercise 4/29 ~~ Walked 2 hours at the zoo, trailing behind a 3 & 5 year old running LOL 4/30 ~~ Walked in Sam's and Publix pushing 100 lbs extra in the buggy with kids - Sams added 4 bags of 50 lb salt! ugh   May 1 ~~ Sick kids May 7 ~~ Pushed the kids around WD - had to go out even with them sick but getting well   May 8 ~~ Started walking at 2.4 mph to warm up - hmm maybe the week off helped, I did 2.9 mph for 27 min and no pain or shin splints or maybe my legs are just getting stronger? 161 calories burned and 1.15 mi walked May 9 ~~ 0 May 10 ~~ 29 min @ 2.9 180 cals/1.20 mile May 11 ~~ 30 min @ 2.0-2.3 155 cals/1.06 mile - taking it easy today May 12 ~~ May 13 ~~   May 14 ~~
TheWomanWithin

TheWomanWithin

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mychevygirl's Journal
 

4 days post-opt

Its hard to believe that I have been banded for 4 days. OK I can tell because the pain is still there. I am really feeling the gas. I have been using Gas-X but I think that may be causing diarrhea. I don't know for sure. Today I got up @ 6:15 AM and tried to stay on my regular schedule. Will I had first off started with a cup of chicken broth. that took nearly hour to drink. I'm full I guess. or tight. Now its 9 AM and time for a protein drink I made one from Enjoy Health Cappuccino. I am going to heat it up and try it that way. I did try taking my vitamins today and the iron is stuck I think. I ask Dr. S. if I could still take it THAT THING IS HUGE! I got it down but not to sure how far. I went for a walk out side for a bit this morning and I am going to head out again soon to see if I can relieve some of this pain. I feel really good about the choice I made to have the surgery. I did receive a letter from a family member who stated that she loved me for who i am on the outside as much as the inside. Then it went on to say that I hope that I find what I'm looking for with this surgery. I maybe took it wrong,but I hope family members realize that I had this surgery for me, paid for it by ME , and will make the tool Yes TOOL that what the band is! work for ME. I will gladly accept others complements the best that I can. I really don't like them. I just hope people are not out looking for this to change my appearance in months. I looking and taking a two year period to achieve my loss. I want to live to be healthily. Aunt Marilyn wrote me and said that on her desk is a card on that card is a statement that 10282003 was the first day of her new life. ( the day she was diagnosed with breast cancer ) and she said I need to put the same note on my desk 050406 will be the first day of my new life. I agree. with her! It is the first day of my new life! todays goal is get in three protein drinks and water. Lets go DeAnn...... you can do it! until the next time... see ya lite R
mychevygirl

mychevygirl

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chabutter's Journal
 

med eval finished

I have Good news. Today I have completed the medical evaluation and my PRE-D packet looks excellent according to the doctor I saw regarding this. She told me that approval is most likely definite because they had been working with med-mutual the whole time. (!)   The only thing is my Psychiatrist still has not sent my psych evaluation. The doc told me we are looking at end of july early august for the surgery.
chabutter

chabutter

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Ali's Musings and Meanderings...
 

Another week...

Right well yesterday was the weigh in and I'm down another kilo (2.2lbs) which is fine by me Two more kilos and I'm down 20 which means teart time...designer sunglasses here I come. Actually I'm gonna cheat and get the glasses slightly before the weight comes off. I have a good excuse...honest. See, we are off into Athens tomorrow (don't go often) and they have the best choices there. Anyway, I've been working so hard at this I reckon I deserve the treat regardless of the numbers I ate a ham and lettuce sandwich today..took 25mins but was lovely and I enjoyed every mouthful. When I have more restriction I know bread will be off the menu for good so I treat myself once or twice a week. After her shower I'll take a walk with mum and have to extend my route again so we can stop off at her favourite coffee place. They do a grand cappuccino she adores LOL. I'll just sip my water. That's all folks....
A1ikou

A1ikou

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Puddinpie's Journal
 

Sunday, May 7, 2006

I guess I had TWO free days this week! The scale at the gym has said 246.5 for 3 days now!   Saturday: B: none L: Lemon pepper wild salmon & 1/4 sweet potato S: caramel-dipped pretzel with chocolate from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory D: Chicken parmigiana & pasta w/ chicken in cream sauce (VERY fattening) S: a WHOLE caramel apple w/ snickers from Rocky Mtn Chocolate   Sunday: B: none L: Leftover chicken parmigiana & creme chicken pasta - 500 calories S: couple bites of chocolate cake, couple bites of rice krispie treat, couple bites of chocolate dessert from Chuck-a-Rama - 150 calories D: WW Salisbury steak - probably 200 calories, 20g protein S: Chili dog & some chili fries from Weinersnitzel & 1/2 Bryce's chocolate shake - 760 calories, 18g protein   Totals: 1610 calories
puddin

puddin

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TrishS's Journal
 

May 7, 2006

Today I am feeling a little better. I do have a constant pain but maybe a 3-4 level and not a 6-7 level like it has been. So the packing today went good too. There is still a little bit of pus but not as much there is more blood instead. This is good because it shows that there are new cells there. I cant wait to get this heal and so I can find a new band Dr. and get going on my new band and my new life. I will then put all this past me and move on to losing weight! I cant wait for that day. I take showers still but I cover the area really really good, it doent even get wet at all. So now I smell good and keeping my wound safe. I know everything is going to work out. But sometimes it is so hard to see that light. I just think it will be forever and I am already so sick of have to lay there and get my wound packed. I was even doing it 2 times a day there for a while. Lets see if my band Dr. now or the nurse calls me this week to see how I am doing. I doubt they will. Anyway thats all I really have to say today.
TrishS

TrishS

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wyldvelia's Journal
 

44 DAYS BANDED

had my first fill on 5/1/2006. needed it and how! after my surgery i leveled out at 9lbs down. i had my first fill a week ago and ive come down another 5lbs. i am soooo glad. its working. im trying to do all the right things and i think im succeeding. initially i did think the band was gonna be a miracle 'thing'. but ive come to realize that it really is a tool. a good one. its definatley a reminder. so far almost 14lbs down and its exciting. im at 220-221 . im still 10lbs over where i had been for a long time. 210. its gross that that is my first goal. to be 210. when i get there, the real work will begin. the next not mini but major goal will be to get under 200lbs. from there on, it will almost unchartered territory. i went shopping today. my body shape is soooo disgusting. i dont know what i did to it. rolls and lumps everywhere. i hove loved my body all my life. my size 16 body. i had a really cute shape. round booty, a waist and pretty boobs. size 18 came up on my out of nowhere. my legs are ugly. excercise has not been a part of the last 44 days since my banding, nor in the past 4-5 months. hip pain that was finally diagosed as hip bursitis is now being treated. excercise is on the horizon.
wyldvelia

wyldvelia

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TIDGE's Journal
 

banding journey

Banded 4th May 2006 Now 7th May 2006   In pain where port is, back pain, chest pain. Thinking I must have been potty to do this to myself. Drinking a few sips of tea, milk and juice when I can - don't know what is full pain and what is surgery pain so eating very little - feeling lightheaded and VERY sorry for myself!:cry
TIDGE

TIDGE

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Fleur's Journal
 

Where did the restriction go??

I'm feeling a bit defeated and depressed about the short lived results of my first fill. I have been putting on weight lately because I have a pre band appetite all the time. When I started this adventure I was hopefull that the band would give me the restricion I needed pretty much from the get-go. That's not the case, but is it me? or is this yet another thing I have failed to get right. I know that sounds terribly negative but it's hard not to blame yourself. The whole reson I get this band was to force me to do what I havn't been able to do unassisted. I've just started a new thread asking other memebrs for their early banding & fill experience.   Today I ate   Medication Metamucil coffee 3 shortcut bacon 1 egg 4 rice thins with peanut butter banana Piece of birthday cake Lean roast lamb 1 small potato pumpkin zuccini Water
Fleur

Fleur

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tinaj's Journal
 

5/6/06

okay may 6th feeling better. yesterday and today have been my best days that painful burping finally went away. i had soup and a protein shake today so should feel like a million bucks tomorrow! yesterday and today walked a couple of miles. i couldn't believe it i actually got up this morning and i had gained a pound!!!! seriously, no food yesterday!! even walked and gained a pound! what does a girl have to do to lose some weight. i am trying not to panick and just assume it is due to my period. will walk again tomorrow and will now try to manage my shakes and soup portions ikes!!!!! i want to lose weight!!!:Banane59:
tinaj

tinaj

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TrishS's Journal
 

May 6, 2006

The continued story...   May 2, 2006 ~ I went in to see my Primary Dr. He felt so bad with what has happened to me. I told him the story and as I started to cry I told him " Dr. Allen, please, I dont want to see that Dr. again I am so scared" He told me that I didnt have to. That he just wants to get my wound all healed up and HE will find me another band Dr. WOW I felt so good about all that. He also wanted me to see a wound specialist once a week until everything heals up. I really didnt want to but he was really conserned so I agreed. He also gave me more pain meds to help me deal with this pain.   May 4, 2006 ~ I went to see Dr. Driscoll a wound specialist. He was really nice, and I had to go through the whole story with him too. He looked at my wound and said that it looks like it is healing nicely but he wanted me in there once a week. So I made an appointment to see his partner next Thursday.   ***Thats My Story***   Today, Me and my Hubby went to my moms house to vist. As I was sitting on the chair I would get these bad sharp pains where my wound is, like my muscles were spasaming it was very pain full. But when John (my husband) was packing my wound today I noticed a lot more blood then pus. This excites me because that is a good sign of healing... nice new cells building up in there. I guess I have to take each day one at a time Its hard but I know I can do it.   I still cant wait to get a new band. Boy can I eat! last week I was so depressed I ate 2 bags of candy in 2 days :kiss I should NOT have done that. I need to start really watching what I am eating. I dont want to gain the 50 pounds I already lost.   One more thing before I go..... NOT one time this whole week did my Band Dr. call or the nurse just to see how I was doing... Nothing! how mean!!!! well fine then because I am NOT going back there again! Time for me to enjoy a nice weekend with John! :clap2:
TrishS

TrishS

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Ali's Musings and Meanderings...
 

Waffle...not edible kind!

Am not in the best of moods as I write this.It's 12:18am, I've had a busy day and I cant get tucked up nice and warm in my bed.:phanvan Why? :Banane59: Well, I live on a pretty little square in Athens, it has trees and a fountain and makes me happy. It has a downside though...we live above a store. Doesn't belong to us. It was rented out before Christmas and the guy made a taverna! It didn't bother us too much until he decided, to drum up business, he'd have live music on a Saturday night.:think Drives me nuts. I'm on the 1st floor and his little stage is right below my bedroom. So I thought I'd come and waffle. (waffle to me being writing about anything, everything and nothing in particular.) I'm having a good time with my mum visiting and she is being really good at motivating me to get out and walk. We went shopping today..the first time I've ever been to the local shops with her. We were going to go into Athens to Monesteraki which is the place below the Acropolis but Athens was closed off today. :faint: There was a big anti war rally and no taxis would go near the place. We will try and go on Tuesday instead. I'm doing OK and the weight loss continues to be steady. I get weighed Sunday mornings (tomorrow) so I'll see what the new total is and if I'm happy with it. I haven't been an angel this week...nibbled a few chips and a piece of chocolate but I haven't been a disaster either. I have walked each day and my back is definitely easier. I wore some jeans today I couldnt wear before. They are still not perfect but wearable! My knee support bandage fits better now too which is the silliest NSV but hey I takes what I can get That's about it for now...maybe later!
A1ikou

A1ikou

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Stitchy's Journal
 

Last Pre-Op visit

I drove myself to NWWLS by myself since I was there once before. I just can't stand driving in Seattle, so I am glad that the surgery center is in South Everett.   I feel so special (although I know I'm not) when I'm there. They keep pretty close to their appointment times. Melissa went over everything again, and answered all my questions. She has a band, too, so she really understood where I was coming from. She also gave me my liquid prescription so I could get it filled before surgery. Then she handed me off to the pre-op surgery nurses. They gave me a tour of everything except the operating room.   I found that DH (and anyone else I want to bring - NOT!!!:Banane59: ) can stay with me up until I am wheeled away. First there is yet another consultation and filling out yet another questionaire. Even though I filled out an 8-page one a couple of weeks ago. This one is required by the anesthesiologist for my health on the actual day of surgery. Then change into the cool paper hat, air-conditioned gown, and booties. A fluffy terry robe will be provided for the day. From there I will go to the waiting spa where I will have a reclining chair, foot massage (a water tub), and trash magazines to read. I think I get the IV at that time, too. There is a little chair mat with a palm tree printed on it, and a plant. Also, a CD player. Looks pretty cushy. The Doc and anesthesiologist will come to visit me and I can talk to them while the OR is being turned from the last patient. I am certainly going to ask the anesthesiologist about the tube in my throat. My throat was sore for about 3 weeks from the last surgery I had in February. Maybe he can do something different.   The recovery room looks just like others in regular hospitals. Sit in a recliner chair until I can drink, maybe pee (I can't remember, now), and walk. Then I will be allowed to change into my own clothes and will leave the building through a special discharge door. I won't have to stagger through the mail lobby. That's good.   On the way home, I stopped at Walgreen's to drop off my prescription. The next day when I picked them up, I also bought liquid Tylenol, Phillips Milk of Magnesia, and chewable Gas-X. I have some Yogurt smoothies that I intend to sample to see what I like. Still need to go to Trader Joe's for some more boxed soups.   I think I am nearly ready.
Stitchy

Stitchy

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ddiedre's Journal
 

OMG I lost a pound!

:Banane59: I never thought I'd be so happy to see a 1 lb loss on the scale! It finally moved. I've been stuck since before Easter. In fact, I actually gained some weight in February but I blame that on the gall bladder surgery. That includes being able to eat again as well as all the physical therapy due to the hip dislocation.   I've been doing better with my water this week. I have done a little bit of snacking, but not as much as before. I'll fight this demon one day at a time. I'm just so excited.........my hope has been restored. I'm not a failure.   I see my doctor this coming Friday for my 1st annual check up. I'm kind of hoping that he suggests a little fill. I'm even really hoping (a bit of a stretch) that he'll actually do it that day.
S@ssen@ch

S@ssen@ch

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chabutter's Journal
 

mondays my med evaluation

Today is the 5th (cinco de Mayo) and it is also friday. Monday is my medical evaluation!! w00t w00t w00t w00t w00t. Then I can really start the crossing of the fingers. My weight has hung pretty tight unfortunately... no matter what i do I am 250. (i have eaten veganf or a week sof ar)
chabutter

chabutter

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luvlif's Journal
 

5/5/06 220 MINE 227.5 GEISS

:clap2: GEISS' SCALE::clap2: 2/14 247 4/1 238 5/5 227.5.. ..yes! I'm at 3.0cc Geiss' looked @ me personally my scale said 220 this am! :Banane59: I LOST 11.5 LBS IN ONE MONTH 1. I DRANK MORE FLUIDS 2. ATE 1000-1200 CALORIES :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:
luvlif

luvlif

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TrishS's Journal
 

May 5, 2006

The continued story....   March 10, 2006 ~ 3 months later from my port replacement, I went back to my Dr. for a fill (6th fill). He was very excited to tell me that they use something to numb the area now. Dang that needle hurt worse then the fill needle. Well he added saline (I dont know how much) I felt it, I drank water and poof it was gone. Again he added more saline, I felt it, I drank water and poof gone. He unscrewed the needle applicator and added more saline. Filled me up all the way I felt it really tight, I drank water and poof gone!... He put his head down. Boy I have seen this look before, as tears started forming in my eyes I heard what no bandster wants to hear. He said I have a leak in my band. OMG!!!! :Banane59: I just had the dang port replaced because of a leak. Okay so I get a new band, that can't be to hard can it? I wanted to have surgery on April 27, 2006 one day before my 1 year. My neice was getting married the 29th so that was not going to happen, so I changed it to May 25, 2006. After this last fill that area got really red and puffy, and it bruised. I wasnt to worried about it, but it got worse. After a week it formed a scab. after 2 weeks the scab came off and it was yellowish pus looking. 3 weeks it was only getting more red. I finally went to my Primary Dr. (thanks to my LBT family that pushed me into going) He put me on Antibiotics oral and cream. After 8 days there was no change. My port was pretty sore and I was getting sharp burning pains. So I made an appointment. April 21, 2006 ~ I went in at 12:30pm and my Band Dr. looked at the infection. And in one week he would stitch it back up. My port came out in his office at 5:00pm He numbed the area really good, I didn't feel a thing. He packed my wound. I started having bad chest pain, right were my band is it was hurting so bad, the nurse ran out to catch my Dr. before he walked out the door. He just told me that he might have tugged on the tubing a bit and shifted the band but I am fine. Then I COULDNT BREATHE! omg I was so scared I was gasping crying hitting my husband on the shoulder looking at him in desperation... I was scared I started seeing stars and gasping as much as I can. The nurse ran out to catch the Dr. again, he came back layed me down and I cried (no sound) and kicking still gasping for air. He said they might have let some air in to my diaphram and that would make me feel that way. finally I calmed down and was able to breathe with a little bit of pain still. I was shocked! I just wanted to go home. Instead we were stuck in a hotel, until the next day.     April 22, 2006 ~ I went in that Saturday morning for my Dr. to pack my wound for the first time. My husband watch carefully. :cry I was not put on Antibiotics, I was told that I would heal better without them.   Packing it has been a challenge and lots of pain. My husbands mom owns a hospice and sent one of her nurses over to help with the packing and supplied us with tons of packing material. What a blessing.   April 27, 2006 ~ My Dr. told me I could take a shower with the wound unpacked and let the water run inside even soap running inside would be ok. I did this and it burned very bad. but I smelled really good LOL. by the evening I was not feeling well so I went to take a nap, I woke up shivering as though it was below freezing. (hmmm i wonder what this ment ha) I sat in a bath with hot hot water ( the water was not touching my bandages) I took my temp and it was 101.4 :sick thats scarey. I got out dried off and my husband did my packing. As he pulled out the packing it was yellow slimy and just plain gross. It was full of pus. I was scared I tried calling the hospital where my band Dr. is and they would not page him for me. But lucky me he had gave me his pager number. So I called to page him myself. I heard *beep, this pager is out of order* Oh cute. I was ready to pack and head out to CO (remember he was going to stitch me up that next day anyway so I already had an appointment) I had to lay down for a bit first I couldnt hold my eyes open. My mom called and I told her what was going on, she cried asking me to just go to ER, I told her I was fine and we will be leaving to CO soon. next thing I knew my sister called begging me to go to ER so okay I went.   Emergency Room ~ 6 hours Ugh what a night. I got on IV drip of antibiotics and took oral antibiotics too. my fever came down and he gave me antibiotics to take for 10 days. I told him that my band Dr. wanted to stitch me up that friday. He said that werid you cant stitch up a hole of that size. And he was also in shock that I wasnt already on antibiotics. Hmmmmm Well we were there until 3:00am   April 28, 2006 ~ My 1 year Band Anniversary. I should be happy right... well I couldnt be more sad. I called to my band Dr. office and the nurse was not in yet so I left her a message, that I was in ER and I wont be going to see my Dr. today. I waited for her to call me back but she never did I finally called her back. she said "I hear you were in the ER last night what happened?" I told her I got a bad infection. She said "Yeah thats why we took out your port, because of an infection" NO!!!!! I her told I was sickand had a temp of 101.4 and that there was so much pus. I started to cry. She said "oh okay did you want to resedule your appointment?" What is she joking??? Not a how are you doing now? is everything okay? UGH!!!! I told her sure 3 weeks! put me down.   Well glad that was all over. I still have more. So until next time!
TrishS

TrishS

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scneaux's Journal
 

One Week Ban-a-versary!

So I'm one week post-band, and have lost 17 pounds!! I'm really pumped about that, even thought its probably all water. Feeling much better but still sore where port is. I went to the grocery store yesterday to look for some yogurt, and it was so weird. I kinda felt sad. Sorta like mourning over all the foods (bad ones, that I had no business eating to start with) that I wouldn't be able to eat. Sort of therapeutic I guess.
Shontel

Shontel

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Kee's Journal
 

Am I there yet???

Well this was a good idea when I first though about it, but we're aleady in June and I aint even got out of the damn 240 range... so I guess I just have to be patient... although I dont really know how... darn it!!!   I like the idea that someone had on their site so I am gonna borrow it.   Starting weight on 5/3/06- 248 (according to my scale at home) 1st goal - 240lbs met on ___/___/2006 2nd goal - 230lbs met on ___/___/2006 3rd goal - 220lbs met on ___/___/2006 4th goal - 210lbs met on ___/___/2006 5th goal - 200lbs met on ___/___/2006 6th goal - 190lbs met on ___/___/2006 7th goal - 180lbs met on ___/___/2006 Final goal -175lbs met on ___/___/2006   Come on' I can do it!!!!:whoo:
keekahari

keekahari

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