Boo Boo Kitty

Well I wanted to update you all on my lovely day.... I got back late this last night from the ER. I was having real trouble breating and spiking a fever. I had called my surgeon and the on call Dr sent me to an after hours clinic. But after getting me into the car and me passing in and out of concisouness my DH took me to Foote Hospital. When I got there my pulse ox was 81%, I was tacardiac with a rate of 155, and a fever of 102.3. I was miserable and slipped in and out of reality. They didn't waste anytime getting me and put me ahead of 4 people as soon as DH wheeled me in. They thought I was having a heart attack. I was also dehydrated so they had a hell of a time getting blood or get an IV in, hurt like hell. After an EKG my heart was ok. The blood work showed my white blood cells were trying to fight something. A chest xray confirmed I have pnemonia in my lower left lobe. They put me on IV antibiotics as soon as they got the results. I took 1 hour of IV antibitiocs and was sent home with oral antibiotics. I feel like I have been run over by a truck, it sucks. What a way to spend Mother's Day, blah.... Steph how did you surpass all this bad stuff and already in jeans?? lol....I am so jelous of you right now! :tt1:

Well I wanted to update you all on my lovely day.... I got back late this last night from the ER. I was having real trouble breating and spiking a fever. I had called my surgeon and the on call Dr sent me to an after hours clinic. But after getting me into the car and me passing in and out of concisouness my DH took me to Foote Hospital. When I got there my pulse ox was 81%, I was tacardiac with a rate of 155, and a fever of 102.3. I was miserable and slipped in and out of reality. They didn't waste anytime getting me and put me ahead of 4 people as soon as DH wheeled me in. They thought I was having a heart attack. I was also dehydrated so they had a hell of a time getting blood or get an IV in, hurt like hell. After an EKG my heart was ok. The blood work showed my white blood cells were trying to fight something. A chest xray confirmed I have pnemonia in my lower left lobe. They put me on IV antibiotics as soon as they got the results. I took 1 hour of IV antibitiocs and was sent home with oral antibiotics. I feel like I have been run over by a truck, it sucks. What a way to spend Mother's Day, blah....

Update... Hey ya'all... As Faith said I was discharged later than expected. Dr got in there and repaired a hernia and tightened all of my stomach muscles. I was not expceting any of that. My port is now right in between my ribs it SUCKS. I am hoping it will go down, my Bariatric surgeon said that is NOT a place for my port to be, but for a few weeks until swelling goes down there is no way to tell that is where it really is....hurts bad. I think a lot of this was because I was not prepared for the muscle and hernia portion. The hernia was from the car accident, which I went to the Bariatric surgeon and was convienced that I didn't have one....wahh.... There is no anchor incision though, so that means they did a hell of alot of pulling, I was told I can expect to be a 4 now...woo hooo....I don't even care anymore, does that suck?? I will try to get on at least once a day. The girls look AMAZING right now! lol...I only have 2 scars on eacch breast. Dr did a new technique so there will be some rippling for a bit that will settle in about 6 months. David likes them! THAT HELPS! I don't have the long cuts all the way across the bottom of the breast, so it is cool. They aren't bothing me at all. They tried their best to make them D's but since I had lost another 10 since my surgeon saw me last he wasn't sure. I am ok with them either way, they look so nice and perky! :frown: I am in so much pain and it is so hard for me right now. It is the port and hernia that is killing me. I am so scared it will have to be moved. I can fucking feel it everytime I breath, I hate it. And forget about coughing this shit out, I just can't do it.... Steph I am so glad you are doing well! I am jelous I am still in pjs and don't expect to abandon them anytime soon! Bman--woo hooo!! You go girl! lol..

Hey ya'all... As Faith said I was discharged later than expected. Dr got in there and repaired a hernia and tightened all of my stomach muscles. I was not expceting any of that. My port is now right in between my ribs it SUCKS. I am hoping it will go down, my Bariatric surgeon said that is NOT a place for my port to be, but for a few weeks until swelling goes down there is no way to tell that is where it really is....hurts bad. I think a lot of this was because I was not prepared for the muscle and hernia portion. The hernia was from the car accident, which I went to the Bariatric surgeon and was convienced that I didn't have one....wahh.... I will try to get on at least once a day. The girls look AMAZING right now! lol...I only have 2 scars on eacch breast. Dr did a new technique so there will be some rippling for a bit that will settle. I don't have the long cuts all the way across the bottom of the breast, so it is cool. They aren't bothing me at all. They tried their best to make them D's but since I had lost another 10 since my surgeon saw me last he wasn't sure. I am ok with them either way, they look so nice and perky! :frown:

Hello all. I wanted to update everyone! Tommorow is the BIG day!! WOO HOOO!! I am the first surgery, 7 am! WOW! That means I will probly not be sleeping tonight! lol... I am a nervous wreck, please send me all your god vibes!

Hey girls! SOrry I have been MIA, I was gone with Girl Scouts for the weekend....ugh....lol.... I am so freaking nervous, surgey is 7 am tommorow!!! See ya all on the other side! lol.....

Steph---GOOD LUCK baby! Keep us updated on how you are doing! :biggrin: Take care of yourself and I know you are going to come out AMAZING! :thumbup:

Insurance covered mine. I had tp pay 25% but I was billed. I think it is all different. My insurance has an allowable amount, therefore they had no idea what my portion would be until AFTER surgery. So I was billed. My friend had to pay her co pay up front. I think it is all dependant on what you have! Good luck!

Steph--I have so much to do and I feel like I have no time to do it in, UGH! My DH can't do anything, I mean ANYTHING without me. What am I gonna do?? lol....ugh It broke my heart as well. I took her last night to Dr. At her party she snapped her finger back on a giant slide, well she has a hariline fracture. MAN! SO she is splinted right now and I have to take her to see our Dr. Man, oh man, does it ever end? Ginger! GOOD FOR YOU! Keep up the good work!

Congrats Dave!!! :biggrin:What an absolutely wonderful NSV! Nothing better than good health! :wink2:

lol...I agree! I had Brooke's bday party this weekend, went other than the fact no one showed up. Literally out of 30 kids invited not one showed up. She waited outside for about 1/2 hour waiting for her best friend to come. Brooke just went to her party 2 weeks ago! It broke my heart. We were able to make it into a nice day for her. BUT it hurt her so bad. What can you do? I want to slap the shit out of some of the parents. HOW RUDE not to even show up.... Faith got bit by 8 ticks, we found them in her hair so I am freaked out, waiting for the Dr to call me back...grrr... I am nervous as hell, how are you doing Steph??

I did it as well, exercise is what makes the difference! I lost 160 in 15 months, so 100 in a year if you work hard is VERY doable.

I so love NKOTB, however they should dtay in my adolescent mind, and try to be another act that attempts a restart and dies....lol... I have seen them 20+times, and met them all. I was a huge blockhead.

I guess that depends oin what you call success too...lol.... In the eye of the beholder! lol...

The PCP I dropped like a hot potatoe. She pushed me to get the bypass and was unrelenting. My surgeon however, did back down, and did my band. He told me a few weeks ago he was the biggest band opponent, but I have made him a believer! :huh2:

Congrats to you! Keep up the great work!!

Really old member,Telly But I miss Faithmd and foodstampchamp..... come back!

I agree unless you are small, don't get a cheap one, it will hurt! Spend the exra money and know you will feel good running!

Congratulations Deb! Good luck on your new journey! Sorry it took so long! It will be worth the weight!

I didn't choose Sparrow because of the long pre op requirements. I didn't want to have to wait that long and do their pre op program. My insurance didn't require it, but they do. I was able to get into Hurley very fast. I went to their meeting and they weren't right for me. I have a friend who used them and was happy, but she had to pay for all of the pre op herself.

Turler you are more than welcome! I got hooked up with the photographers on myspace and by word of mouth!

Ok, here is a crappy bathroom pic for you loosing....lol.... It is hard to tell, but that diamond is it!

My Dr was band opposed. My PCP refused to ok me for the band. Look at them now....

Grass Lake, maybe....

Hi! Welcome to LBT. I am from Jackson as well. I am in Lansing everyday, I am an MSU student. Go Green! Anyways, I was banded at Hurley Bariatrics in Flint. I love them! I have lost 160+ pounds, going for plastics at U of M in a few days. I didn't know Hillsdale did fills....wow! I don't get fills anymore though....