Rae Vinson

I was sleeved on 2/26. Recovery has been a bit slow. I ended up with a huge (12 " x 4") bruise on my left side. The dr did a CT scan last week and it looks like I had a small internal bleed which stopped. Been running a fever with it as my body is working hard to reabsorb the blood. Because of the bruise, I am still need to take tylenol to get through the day and I take a half dose of prescription at night. Food wise I'm up to full liquids and that has been sooo much better than clear liquids. I'm finally doing fine with getting enough fluids and picked up unflavored protein powder over the weekend to get my protein increased. Thankfully food is starting to taste good again :-) So far, I'm down 45 lbs total - 36 pre surgery/9 post. Only have another 100 or so to go :-) Rae

Hi, I was sleeved on 2/26. I had a small bruise on my left side that wasn't an incision site. Today I noticed this bruise has grown very large, 6 x 3 inches. Is this normal? Thanks, Rae

Thanks for the input. I realized it is around an incision but doesn't seem to be growing any more. I see the dr on Wed so I'll bring it up then. It has become a tad painful and I have to hold that side when I move. Otherwise, I'm feeling a little bit better each day. :-)

Tanya, I was sleeved on the 26th too. Was discharged today and now I'm home. Trying to find the most comfortable recliner or chair. Will be so glad when the gas goes away! Rae