Regarding Pain part deaux

blossom · August 30, 2004

LOL!!!

New Hope · August 30, 2004

Leatha, how are you feeling today? How long will you be off from work? Hope each day just gets better and better!!!

leatha_g · August 30, 2004

Morning Marie,

I'm feeling sort of like someone took some really sharp pokers and poked them in my belly - several times. lol.

Right now, my belly button HURTS!!I slept with ice on it last night and it helped, so I'm using it again tonight. Seems when you're up and moving it wants to swell, so lying down with an ice pack helps the swelling some. It's just very bruised and tender.

My whole tummy has had a work-over this past few weeks. I sure hope I realize some benefits from it. lol.

I'm able to get up and down better than with the band surgery, because my incisions are in different places, so all in all, I'm getting around better. I can wear underclothes, but nothing too tight, so that helps.

He gave me a fill, but I'm not really noticing any sure sign of restriction, although I haven't had much of an appetite.

I've taken the week off, but I am hoping for the next day or so to bring some marked improvment. We'll see!

Thank you for asking.

Leatha

New Hope · August 30, 2004

I was wondering if he used the same incisions or not. But you just said different ones. Do you think him repairing the umblical hernia is causing your belly button pain? Wow, girl, you have been through the wringer! I'm glad it's all behind you now. Please be good to yourself this week that you're off. Anyone still staying w/you? Sending hugs and prayers your way for some positive healing.

leatha_g · August 30, 2004

Originally posted by New Hope
Do you think him repairing the umblical hernia is causing your belly button pain? Anyone still staying w/you?

Yes. I'm sure it's the umbilical hernia site that is so painful. It's very bruised all around it too. (My poor, violated belly button.) :think lol

No one staying. I'm all alone. My mom was here til yesterday morning. My daughter stayed all day Friday. I am supposed to get out today to have my coumadin checked. I'm hoping that will go okay.

Luckily, no issues with nausea or vomiting. I'm really a much tougher person than I give myself credit for sometimes.

I'm ready to be over all this so I can get on my bicycle like you.

Iluvharleys · August 30, 2004

Leatha - I am glad to hear you are doing good, and sorry you are in so much discomfort. You certainly have been through a lot, so you must be a tough cookie. Please take it easy and keep us posted to your progress.

Betty

sassaay · August 30, 2004

Hi Leatha,

Wow, I am sorry that I missed this post and that you have been having such a hard time. I am happy to hear that you are feeling better and I hope you bounce back quickly.

Take Care and I am glad to hear you are now doing well.