TheresaB75

It's not actually breastfeeding that makes them sag...most of the breast change occurs during pregnancy. So by the time of delivery the damage is done...so to speak:laugh:

I am an RN as well. I intially planned 1 week off. I had alot more shoulder pain than I expected so I am taking an extra week. My doctor is realeasing me back to work next week with restrictions on how much I can lift and no pushing, pulling, bending or squatting alot. I am now finding out that my hospital may not allow me back with ANY restrictions. So that is something else to consider. I did apply for FMLA for my surgery to be on the safe side. Not sure if that has anything to do with it. Another nurse I know that works in my hospital took 6 weeks, knowing she could not guarentee to not do anything on the list of restrictions.

Dr. D and his staff are awesome!!! Always willing to answer questions. A very complete and comprehensive program. I couldn't be happier!!!

I had a searing ripping pain on sunday night right near my port. I had bent down to give my beagle a swat on the butt for barking at another dog. I called monday and the receptionist said since this was a new and different pain I should be seen. I saw the doc today, he doesn't think I did any damage, but also said that we won't know that the port is in the right place and correct side up until we attempt tp access it at my first fill scheduled for June 1. I totally agree with everyone, that your pain should not be getting worse. And certainly not to the point that you feel like you can barely breath. I say call back and insist on an appt....otherwise, show up at the office... Hope you start to feel better soon.

I was banded 1 week ago and by thursday I was hungry. So my surgeons office let me move to mushies 4 days early. Saw the doc today as I had some intense pain after bending down to discipline my dog! No damage done...yeah. He asked how I was doing was I hungry. I said, yes I think I am getting hungry earlier between meals than I think I should. He said then move to real food. WOOHOO. :crying::thumbup::drool: Oh and I am down 10 pounds since surgery!!!

I was banded on May 3rd. I was hungry by thursday. I was able to do full liquids, but I don't like plain milk. So I talked to the surgery coordinator and she gave me the ok to try yogurt and cottage cheese. OMG :thumbup:I was in heaven. I moved onto mushies, tuna fish flaked really well with low fat mayo, same with chicken, mashed potatoes today...just one day early. I have tolerated everything fine and by my scale I have lost about 8 pounds since the 5th. I had some crazy pain last night at my port site after bending over. So I am headed to my surgeon to make sure everything is ok and still in the right spot....I certainly hope so:confused:

mine is a little different. I was out walking with my mom as she walked my dogs and my beagle started to bark at another dog. I reached down to swat him on the butt and tell him to hush. Well when i reched down omg i felt pain!! I called the doctor today since that area is still tender. It's right where my incision for the port is. Since this is new pain, I have an appt. tomorrow afternoon. Really hoping I didn't rip something or that anything is now out of place :biggrin:

I had not had general anesthesia since I was 6 yrs old. So I didn't know what to expect. I had a hard time staying awake, I couldn't focus and I was dizzy and the dizziness made me nauseous. I only vomitted twice. I also required oxygen because when I would sleep my oxygen saturation would drop. I also had some difficulty urinating at first. But by 2 am I felt so much better. I got up and walked in the halls....my nurse about fell over with the change in me. I felt stupid...I am a nurse and I wanted to be so in control, but I wasn't and I had to let that go. I was however ok enough to facebook occasionally! Inspite of the difficulty I never regretted my decision. I might just be one of those people who is very sensative to anesthesia. Don't let my or anyone elses story scare you. I can look back now and laugh at things I did and said. GOOD LUCK!!!

I am 4 days post-op, and am not having the grandest time. I am having alot of trouble with shoulder pain. However I do not regret my decision at all. This is a tool that is going to help me change my life. It has already started. I felt full after jello!! And throwing up although not fun was soooo different. I had a lot of trouble coming out of anesthesia so I was dizzy and vomitting for about 18 hours after surgery. Despite all of this, I know this was the best thing I have ever done and I look forward to what is to come

I recommend a heating pad. I also had my surgery May 3rd. I am having a lot of left shoulder pain and the heating pad is really helping!!!

I am doing ok as well. My doc gave liquid vicodin....it's so vile i can't do it!!I have taken chewable tylenol. I am having Left shoulder pain...using a heating pad for it. and then forcing myself to sip the liquids, as I am not hungry.

had mine done monday....had some trouble coming out of the anesthesia, I was very dizzy and nauseous. I was not able to get up and walk around like you should. I didn't feel better until about 2am. So that's when I took my first walk. I had a small hernia he had to repair, so I am having alot of the Left referred shoulder pain. I lost 25 pounds on my pre-op diet and doc said my liver looked great!!

Well I have been on my pre-op diet for almost 2 weeks and I have lost 25 pounds!!! I am so excited, feels like a good start to the rest of my life. Surgery is monday, I am so excited, but a little nervous as well.