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Hooray!!! No Erosion, No Infection

Penni60

By Penni60, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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Penni60    45

Penni60
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OK, NO EROSION. Everything is fine and dandy inside my stomach. We still aren't sure what caused the redness and allergic reaction so we are gonna watch it. NO INFECTION either.

Dr. Billy went in through the original incision for the port. I have that ONE incision. He did not have to do a laparoscope after all. He just went in and repostioned the port and one dressing. No bruising so far but man it is tender. My throat is sore now but that is to be expected what with the ENDO and the Intubation tube.

Taken into surgery around 12noon. Woke up in recovery, virtually no pain, around a 5 on the pain scale so they gave me some Fentanyl to dull it. WHOO HOO!!! Love that drug. I slept for about 30 min. Then the IV was taken out. I dressed. Went to the bathroom. Got in the car and came home. Got home around 5p. Rested for about 2 hours. Ate some tuna fish and avocado, took a Lortab, now I am here visiting with you wonderful people.

I am heading to beddie bye real soon. I will chat with you guys more tomorrow.

I really can't wait to see all you in Vegas.

OH one other thing. Drool rag not needed as I saw Hunk coming out of the anesthesia while in recovery and didn't even get a chance to make a pass at him. OH and Darcy, Your comment about his hands all over me didn't even come into my mind till the drive home. LOL!!!

Only one incident where I wanted to sock this one RN. She was an incompetent boob. She could not get the IV started but her technique left lots to be desired. Another RN came in and started it. I didn't even know she had stuck me till she started dressing the IV. She was really good.

I am amazed at how quick I bounced back. Prayer is a wonderful thing. Thank you all.

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hagerteresa    3

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I am so glad you are okay now. What a relief for you. I think we all missed you all day and were thinking about you. So glad no erosion, etc. I bet you are mega relieved. You sound so cheery, I want some of those drugs. Get your rest and see you tomorrow, Teresa

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nightingale2u    42

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Welcome back Penni... so glad to hear that everything went so well and that you can get on with your band journey without worry!

Now... everytime you touch your port site it will be like holding Dr. Billy's hand.:D Had to give you another visual to work with!

Sorry about the RN incident... THe RN that started my IV was feaking awesome... I never felt a thing!

Darcy

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Alexandra    55

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What a relief, Penni! I'm so glad everything worked out well for you. Onward and upward! (Or should I say, downward!) :D

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Debra    0

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Penni!

So glad you are back and so CHEERUL! Hopefully you are truly feeling great and it's not just the drugs!! LOL! Seriously, I'm so glad everything turned out so well!

I wanna hold Dr. Billy's haaand, I wanna hold his hand!

Don't say that Darcy, she'll never wash her port site again!

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birdee    1

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:banana :banana :banana :banana :banana

Penni I am so glad that things went well!!!!!!!

Glad U R Back!!!!!!

Birdee

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Nanny    0

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Penni, so glad you got a good report yes prayer works. Well, girl glad your back with us take it easy. Nanny

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Penni60    45

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Pain is minimal this am. I slept good last night for the most part. I was able to side sleep which was a plus. I did wake up once or twice to roll over and the pain was a little more than I wanted so sweetie, John, went into the kitchen and crushed a Lortab for me and brought it for me to drink. I just love that man. LOL!!

Here on this computer visiting with you of you now. I am dying to get back to walking but I know it will have to wait. Maybe by Wednesday of next week. We'll see how I am doing.

Still no bruising. Throat is a little sore but that is be expected. I think they had to do something to my throat cause it is bruised on the outside just under my chin. I know Billy gave me a hicky. LOL!! I wish.

Dressing is due to come off on Monday. Not sure if I have stitches or not won't know till then. I am sure they told me if I had stitches but I was just coming out of anesthesia. The nurse didn't know cause the site was already bandaged from surgery. So it is a mystery under there. Hmmm. Wonder if Billy signed it??? LOL!!

THank you all for the love and support shown. Makes all verklempt!!!

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