horsegirl315

Cheers to that!!! Chingching!

So my drs office called to let me know that when my nasal swabs came back from me being in the hospital, they are positive for mrsa. Anyone else come across this; I am two weeks post op, and i have no symptoms.

Thanks guys, i really do wonder where it came from. I'm very thankful that its in my nose only, from what I can tell. I got a nasal antibiotic to apply twice daily for five days with a qtip, and I also have to use hibicleanse neck down for five days. They said they will recheck me at my fill appt on march 13. I also got a call from my pcp after surgery just wanting to see me since I had surgery, so I will make an appt with her and see if they can check then as well. I was really shocked to hear this news today, esp almost 2 weeks post op

Only the nasal swabs were positive, so they are prescribing antibiotic nasal swabs to use for 5 days and another round pb hibicleanse from neck to toe

congrats!! mine is scheduled for March 13...seems so far away, comes out to 5 weeks post op

I am 7 days post op and the most pain I am experiencing is when I LAUGH. My fiance is always making me laugh and I have been literally begging him to stop because I am in pain...but I'm laughing so I can't get mad and/or serious. When will it end????

Awesome! Well deserved!

You will probably have to take an iron supplement. It is a common problem with bandsters who do not eat enough lean meats, leafy greens, and beans. I have not personally experienced it...yet

I HATE LIQUIDS TOO!!!!

the shoulder pain can be like a real bad toothache! try a heating pad!

Oh my! Thank you so much for posting, so sorry you have had to go through this!

Cyndie, how BAD does that loritab taste? Sooooooo grossssss!!! Can't deny how well it works for pain though!

Amanda, can you add some unflavored protein powder to the shakes you CAN stomach, that way it would up the protein content of each drink. I've been doing that post op, since its the only was i can get in my 60g protein a day.

I didn't have a preop diet, but a week before surgery, I went from being excited to scared/nervous/freaking out. I could cry at thr drop of a hat and for any reason. I don't know ehy some things triggered that reaction in me, but be easy on yourself. It is a huge change we are going through. You could be going through detox, too. My first week post op has been a detox from all the junk unwashed eating before surgery, and has been emotional at times. Losing 15 lbs in 6 days makes up for it though! You can do it!!

In addition to the gas pain in and around my stomach and shoulder, I have been having a burping problem! Sometimes, its a big long burp that would qualify me for a burping contest. Sometimes, it almost feels like it gets "stuck" and all of it doesn't come out...which hurts. Then, sometimes, its a burp/hiccup hybrid, and THAT really hurts. Wondering if anyone rose had the same problem!

Sounds like you've got it all under control! What an inspiration! I was banded almost a week ago and I'm still on liquids. I can't even imagine what restriction feels like at this point!

I was required to stay overnight. The morning after my surgery, they came to my room to bring me to get an upper gi done, and I was able to see the band placement, which the Dr said was perfect I was then able to start liquids and got to leave at 330. I definitely am glad I stayed, I had a lot of fluid from the iv being pumped into me all day and night, so it was good to have a nurse there to help me get up when I needed to use the bathroom. It was also great for pain management, if I was in pain, they would add meds to my iv and I would be all set almost immediately!

Liquid in, liquid out, LOL

I hear ya, miserable!

I had surgery the 30th also and today is the first day I have actuallu considered leaving the house. I have been in pain, tightness in abdominal muscles, and extreme fatigue. I think the loratab I take for the pain is what causes the tiredness. My worst day was yesterday, I was in a lot of pain and hungry, started doubting my decision. Today is a better day. One day at a time is all we can do! 11 lbs down sure is good encouragement!

I was soooo nervous about surgery, I rewarded myself for going through with it with a Marc Jacobs bag I wanted. I will continue to reward myself along the way, it is such great motivation!

2012 is our year!!! Congrats and happy birthday, sounds like you had a great day!

Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this...my stomach muscles, particularly around my incisions, and mostly on my left side, feel sooooooo tight. It's not painful to stand up straight and stretch them a bit, but I'm afraid of damaging something. But I'm also afraid of healing too tight...can that even happen? My back is starting to hurt because I have been using it and protecting my stomach muscles. Any advice is appreciated!