Stacy F

Well its been 4 weeks since my surgery and today I was going to get my fill for the 1st time. Unfortunatly due to the incision where the port was placed still bleeding, my surgeon requested to r/s out a week. Hopefully it will stop bleeding by next week, because I am really getting anxious to start this journey! I would really like to start my weight loss... I am not sure if this is common or if anyone has gone through this, but it is starting to wear on me . I am tired all the time and just want to be healthy and happy again.

This Thursday it will be 3 weeks ago that I had the surgery and my port inscision is still bleeding. I have no odor, or any leakage, I have no fever or pain, just some bleeding yet. I stopped changing my bandage yesterday because I thought I was just retaring the scab everyday. I am not sure if I should be worried and call about it or if this is common with the port incision since it is not healed up yet.

I had my surgery on December 29th 2011. Prior to the surgery I had lost 20lbs by just following the protien diet and eating small portion for dinner. I was felling pumped and excitted for this new journey. After the surgery I gained 6lbs but lost it within the next couple days. Then a few more pounds starting coming off. At the end of week 2 I was down 30lbs but starving every day. My stomach literally felt like it was eating itself. I saw my nutritionist last Monday and told him about all the hunger pains and how difficult it was to make it through the day. He advised me it was ok to start eating solids as long as I kept it fat free. I have been eating 1/2 lunch meat sandwhich and small bowl of soup for my lunch and dinner. For breakfast I have either had a cup of coffee or a small bowl of cream of wheat. I started walking alot and have been been doing about 2 miles a day for the last week. In the last few days I have put on 5lbs and couldn't figure out why. Is my body going through a starvation period where it is holding onto the food I have eaten in fear its not going to get anymore? I only ate one meal yesterday and walked about 5 miles and when I weighed in this morning I had lost 4lbs. I am hoping once I get my first fill, that I will start seeing a difference. My incisions are looking excellent except the port area where I had popped a stitch. It is a little sore and bleeds a little at a time but no odor, leaking or anything to be concerned about. I keep it clean and put neosporin on it all day. I know its been a scary and exciting journey for me. Let me know if you are or have experienced the same thing or close to. I cant wait to see what the future brings. I am currently down 28lbs and 1 inch in month! I am still staying positive to the many lbs ahead!!!

I havent kept tract of the calories I eat per day. I know that is really really bad.. but I was only doing liquid and small amounts of food so I didn't think I was coming close. But now that you mention that I am going to start tracking. The creamy soups may be causing the sharp pains becaus I do get those frequently on the side. Good luck on your appointment. I would love to hear how the first one goes..

I felt the exact same way as you. its hard to share your excitement when your in fear your family and friends wont support you! I was amazed that once I told everyone (the day after my surgery) how many people supported my decision. The people in our lives just want us to be healthy and happy! I am 2 1/2 weeks post surgery and I still believe this is the best thing that has happened to me other than my 2 wonderful children!!! Good luck! It is quick and pretty painless, but walk as much as you can so the gas will be gone quickly or that will be the majority of your pain!... best of luck!!!