Fabulous February!

[Amylovingmylife 8]

I learned today that put in a deep stitch in the abdominal muscle and my excruciating pain sitting' date=' walking and standing is from that!

So in effort to make it more bearable I received three injections into the nerve bundle in my abdomen muscle OUCH OUCH OUCH but worth it as it made a little more tolerable. Pain didn't disappear but much more manageable. Surgeon told me this pain not uncommon with RNY revision.[/quote']

Did they say why the deep stitch?

HW 245; CW pre-op: 229; Surg Date: 2/26/13

I went to the surgeon for the exact pain you are describing.. It kills me to

Stand or sit. They told me they do a deep stitch in the muscle in a right figure 8 stitch. Also the nerves have been cut and are now rejuvenating and that is causing pain too. I went to see the doctor because of the pain. It hurts SO bad!! I'm glad it's normal and I'm not the only one. Time will be our friend is what he said. The pain meds don't do much for the pain.

My surgery was 2/4/13

Amy ~ Gastric Bypass Surgery 2/4/13 @ 270 lbs.. Current weight 240.8 lb (2/21)

[monken 135]

I went to the surgeon for the exact pain you are describing.. It kills me to

Stand or sit. They told me they do a deep stitch in the muscle in a right figure 8 stitch. Also the nerves have been cut and are now rejuvenating and that is causing pain too. I went to see the doctor because of the pain. It hurts SO bad!! I'm glad it's normal and I'm not the only one. Time will be our friend is what he said. The pain meds don't do much for the pain.

My surgery was 2/4/13

Amy ~ Gastric Bypass Surgery 2/4/13 @ 270 lbs.. Current weight 240.8 lb (2/21)

Yep went in Wednesday was loaded with lidocaine it helped for few hours only...I'm hoping this pain is on its way out I have to hold the area when I walk or stand. I know muscle takes longer to heal I just wanted to know if that was what I was experiencing ....so far you and my surgery buddy have this type of stitch. Pain do zero for this for me....thanks for letting us know we aren't the only ones.......

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Yes ma'am Cecelia!!!! Also the fuzzy navel nectar is my favorite Protein drink by far....still has that smell and a bit of an after taste but super cold it's not bad! (Even better mixed with a little juice-which my surgeon requires so nobody yell at me for drinking juice!!!)

I cannot believe how huge this list got!!!!

Edm852-February 1

somaiswhat-February 4

mzpicoza-February 4

erin0929-February 4

Misscelia-February 4

DarcyA66-February 4

khailey1230-February 4

Rose333-February 6

Kat77-February 6

Spunkielor-February 6

Misty1976-February 6

monken-February 6

Debbiebydesign-February 7

Br3n143-February 11

SoccerMomma73-February 11

rocky-February 11

Kellyk2511-Febrary 11

chrissy1147-February 11

DreamInColor-February 12

Chedom-February 12

lisaarellano-February 13

mzwilliams2u-February 13

krista1020-February 13

Cecelia-February 13

ArmyWife&Mom-February 14

karioke2012-February 14

Padlrd-February 14

Sleevemeup-February 14

shellbelle73-February 18

tiff_DEbeaches-February 18

turtle lips- February 18

Hope 2013-February 18

daluvoflife-February 19

gra5u5-February 19

celebrate*me-February 19

D2.0-February 19

softballmomof4-February 19

feruzie-February 20

agirloffaith-February 20

Pam Peltz-February 20

Choosethewrench-February 20

ECUJenn-February 20

one day at a time-February 22

Lovely Luna-February 22

Foranewme-February 25

sol-February 25

chrissy61483-February 25

Princess petunia-February 25

tbaby-February 25

btb2013-February 26

AliG-February 26

Montage-February 26

changingme-February 26

pookybear-February 27

groovykg-February 27

readytolose-February 27

jbuckner1947-February 27

mandydawn-February 28

sassy14-February 28

aayers88-February 28

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 238

[btb2013 84]

I'm on the losers bench!!

Yesterday went pretty good. Surgery only took 1 hour and in have 6 little tiny cuts. BUT for the frat 4 hours after surgery they had me in morphine every hour and it did NOTHING! I was in so much pain I was tense and my back was starting to hurt. I begged for something different and finally they have me another med and WOW the change!! I'm going 3-4 hours in between pain meds now! I've been walking the halls' date=' sure with there was wetter scenery down the halls

Today I get to tart the liquid postop diet! I'm kinda scared to swallow anything!! But am excited for some flavors!

Hope all of you out there are plugging along! What a great decision we have made for OURSELVES!!![/quote']

You're so peppy! Glad you are ok...:-)

HW 245; CW pre-op: 229; Surg Date: 2/26/13

[btb2013 84]

This pre op diet is kicking my butt!!! I am so tired. I fell like I am in a desert I see what looks like a cheeseburger from five guys and I get closer and its a Optifast shake!!!.. Oh I need to make it 4 more days.

L O L !! Too funny. Keep going... Almost there... We have 4 more days of this

HW 245; CW pre-op: 229; Surg Date: 2/26/13

[vachick64 32]

Yes' date=' right now my insurance is thru my job. That will end the the end of March.[/quote']

Tbaby not sure what your situation is but have you checked into COBRA insurance thru your job?

Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk / surgery date March 5, 2013

[vachick64 32]

So it looks like I'll be leaving this Fabulous February thread.

My Surgery has been pushed out to the 12th or 19th of March. dde2d

I am really bleak. Just cannot believe it.

Sorry for your delay Montage! My surgery is March 5th so welcome to our group...

Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk / surgery date March 5, 2013

[vachick64 32]

This pre op diet is kicking my butt!!! I am so tired. I fell like I am in a desert I see what looks like a cheeseburger from five guys and I get closer and its a Optifast shake!!!.. Oh I need to make it 4 more days.

Oh man.... did you have to say 5 Guys?? On day 3 of Optifast and starving! Although I did just eat the chocolate bar and it was pretty good! Much better than the Peanut Butter and Peanut Butter with chocolate bars. I think it was the consistency, it seemed "normal" if that makes sense.

Have you tried the Soups?

Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk / surgery date March 5, 2013

[Foranewme 46]

Oh man.... did you have to say 5 Guys?? On day 3 of Optifast and starving! Although I did just eat the chocolate bar and it was pretty good! Much better than the Peanut Butter and Peanut Butter with chocolate bars. I think it was the consistency' date=' it seemed "normal" if that makes sense.

Have you tried the Soups?

Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk / surgery date March 5, 2013[/quote']

I didnt like the bars or the soups. So I am just doing the shakes. How are you feeling? how much weight did he want.you to lose? I have lost a 4 pounds.

[btb2013 84]

I am scared. I don't have a good track rec under the knife or anesthesia. Seems like something always happens. I am a worrier and though I know statistics, they haven't been on my side before. I can only beg God to bring me through Surg and have no post-Surg life endangering complications..... And I can ask for prayers from all of u, real quick. I know u all are very busy, but I hope u can. :-) God Bless.

HW 245; CW pre-op: 229; Surg Date: 2/26/13

[AliG 17]

btb2013 I'm right there with you. My surgery is the same day as yours! A bit nervous even though I have had multiple surgeries. I have severe asthma and tracheo and bronchialmalacia, which basically means I have a floppy trachea (airway). I have been intubated on a ventilator for days post surgery before. This is why I'm going to have surgery 2 hours from my home at the Brigham Womens in Boston. It's one of the top hospitals in the country and they do all my surgeries because of my breathing issues.

Saying prayers for you.

[btb2013 84]

btb2013 I'm right there with you. My surgery is the same day as yours! A bit nervous even though I have had multiple surgeries. I have severe asthma and tracheo and bronchialmalacia' date=' which basically means I have a floppy trachea (airway). I have been intubated on a ventilator for days post surgery before. This is why I'm going to have surgery 2 hours from my home at the Brigham Womens in Boston. It's one of the top hospitals in the country and they do all my surgeries because of my breathing issues.

Saying prayers for you.[/quote']

Thank you! Prayers going up for u too!

HW 245; CW pre-op: 229; Surg Date: 2/26/13

[vachick64 32]

I am scared. I don't have a good track rec under the knife or anesthesia. Seems like something always happens. I am a worrier and though I know statistics, they haven't been on my side before. I can only beg God to bring me through Surg and have no post-Surg life endangering complications..... And I can ask for prayers from all of u, real quick. I know u all are very busy, but I hope u can. :-) God Bless.

HW 245; CW pre-op: 229; Surg Date: 2/26/13

BTB, you are in our thoughts and prayers for a safe surgery and speedy recovery thru the anesthesia. See you on the other side...keep us posted and God Bless!

[btb2013 84]

BTB' date=' you are in our thoughts and prayers for a safe surgery and speedy recovery thru the anesthesia. See you on the other side...keep us posted and God Bless![/quote']

Ok.. Thank you! I will have my iPad with me so if you all do not hear from me within 24-48 hrs after 11am feb 26th, then..... :-/

Anyway, trying to be positive!

God Bless!

HW 245; CW pre-op: 229; Surg Date: 2/26/13

[ECUJenn 116]

My surgery was Wednesday morning at 10:30 and it is now midnight on Thursday night. The pain and weakness has been much better today. The nursing staff has been incredible. I have never been through major surgery so had no idea what to expect. But this board has been super helpful! They tell me I should go home tomorrow around 4pm which I am pretty nervous about just because the safety net of the nurses is nice prayers too everyone in pre and post op. we are stronger than we give ourselves credit for.