Cut Opening and Side pains

[nattynat101 0]

Hi everyone,

I have just gotten the surgery about 5 weeks ago and did not really have any problems after the first 2 weeks (normal gas and sour pains). I have been fine up till this past week. I have been having Constipation so I took laxative. I obtained a stuffy nose about a half an hour later and it hurt whenever I breathed. I had pains like the first week, but they are getting better. Now, it has subsided a little--I have only been having weird sour/spasm pains under my left breast and that side.

I also have a little opening in my one insition which I have to take care of with antibiotics for the next 10 days.

I took the laxative the same day I started taking my antibiotics, I don't know if I am having a bad reaction to the laxative or the antibiotics.

I started taking both of these Wed. and now it is Sun and I still have the pain.

I saw my doctor for the opening on Friday and it seems to be closing up. I am putting on the medicine and looking at it every day. Avoiding getting it wet. Trying desperately not to do anything but heal this wound before I have to move in to school tomorrow.

I have also been having a great deal of stress lately because I am about to move out and go to college away from my doctor and family. I know if I have any more problems I won't be able to get help.

I also have another question--I never have any acid reflex, but I have that "full" feeling. Is this normal? I am eating 1/3 of what I was eating before surgery and have lost 32.5 lbs. Which is so wonderful! (246-214.5)

If you have any insight in to any of my questions, I would greatly appreciate it! I am really worried!

Thank You,

Natalie

[54Shirley 105]

First I am going to ask you are you getting the proper amount of Water in ? If not that will cause Constipation. Also pain Meds will cause it to. If none of this pertains to your situation, then call your Dr. Tomorrow...

You need to relax and that's a fact o.k. ! ! ! Stress with the band can cause you to close up some, feel more tight. (even though your not filled).

That's not good for the band or you. So don't try to chill. Just do it ! It's for your own health, and use with the band.

You mention that full feeling. Are you filled a little ? Because that could be normal, or it could be due to stress.

Make a list of questions. Call your Dr., and ask him. Sounds like you need to.

Shirley.

[nattynat101 0]

First I am going to ask you are you getting the proper amount of Water in ? If not that will cause Constipation. Also pain Meds will cause it to. If none of this pertains to your situation, then call your Dr. Tomorrow...

You need to relax and that's a fact o.k. ! ! ! Stress with the band can cause you to close up some, feel more tight. (even though your not filled).

That's not good for the band or you. So don't try to chill. Just do it ! It's for your own health, and use with the band.

You mention that full feeling. Are you filled a little ? Because that could be normal, or it could be due to stress.

Make a list of questions. Call your Dr., and ask him. Sounds like you need to.

Shirley.

Hi Shirley,

Thank you so much for your reply. You have really helped me. I think i haven't been drinking enough Water because my doctor said the same thing. I have started drinking more water(and a little Prune juice) and now No problems! I believe I must be filled because I eat 1/3 of what I used to eat and I used to not get this full feeling, but I also wasn't eating food until a week ago.

Everything you said seems to be what is happening to me! It was all induced by stress. I'm glad it is not physical, I am just mental!

Thank You Very Much,

Natalie

[nattynat101 0]

First I am going to ask you are you getting the proper amount of Water in ? If not that will cause Constipation. Also pain Meds will cause it to. If none of this pertains to your situation, then call your Dr. Tomorrow...

You need to relax and that's a fact o.k. ! ! ! Stress with the band can cause you to close up some, feel more tight. (even though your not filled).

That's not good for the band or you. So don't try to chill. Just do it ! It's for your own health, and use with the band.

You mention that full feeling. Are you filled a little ? Because that could be normal, or it could be due to stress.

Make a list of questions. Call your Dr., and ask him. Sounds like you need to.

Shirley.