April 2013 Post-Op Group

[Dorian 683]

Hi April peeps. Tomorrow is my mylegram and follow up doctor appointment. Will find out what's going on with this leg pain and if I need more surgery. Am not looking forward to test but want to know the results. Supposed to have bad weather but hubby said we are going even if we have to crawl. Think he is tired of hearing me complain and moan at night. Poor guy! Weighed in at 202 today mostly due to needing to have bowels cleaned out for test. Oh well, I'll take it. 3 more until ONDERLAND!

[deaddemmama 474]

Hi April peeps. Tomorrow is my mylegram and follow up doctor appointment. Will find out what's going on with this leg pain and if I need more surgery. Am not looking forward to test but want to know the results. Supposed to have bad weather but hubby said we are going even if we have to crawl. Think he is tired of hearing me complain and moan at night. Poor guy! Weighed in at 202 today mostly due to needing to have bowels cleaned out for test. Oh well, I'll take it. 3 more until ONDERLAND!

Drive safely..I hope they find out what's wrong!

[iamsoworthit 430]

Hi April peeps. Tomorrow is my mylegram and follow up doctor appointment. Will find out what's going on with this leg pain and if I need more surgery. Am not looking forward to test but want to know the results. Supposed to have bad weather but hubby said we are going even if we have to crawl. Think he is tired of hearing me complain and moan at night. Poor guy! Weighed in at 202 today mostly due to needing to have bowels cleaned out for test. Oh well, I'll take it. 3 more until ONDERLAND!

Im praying for you. My mom is in chronic pain so I see how horrible it is. I hope you get your answer.

[Dorian 683]

Hey all. Had my test and appointment yesterday. Am having some good pain today as well as a massive headache. Need to spend the day laying flat except for eating and toilet. Yay me! Found out that the spine is fusing nicely however the nerve is being fused right along with it! Will need another surgery in about 2-3 months. ; (

He will then take the hardware out and a big chunk of old arthritic bone as well. This will open up the way for the nerve to breathe and hopefully stop the pain. The fusion has to be strong enough to stand without the hardware; this is why the 2-3 month wait. In the meantime I have to see the pain management dr for an injection. The surgeon doubts he will be able to fit the injection where it needs to go because of the angle of the slippage but he wants me to try so I get some relief. Another long journey ahead but hopefully he thinks that will be the end of the pain. No work for me for a long while yet.

On a great note; I weighed at 200.6 lbs today!!! So close to joining everyone in ONDERLAND! ! Happy weekend all!

Edited February 21, 2014 by Dorian

[deaddemmama 474]

Hey all. Had my test and appointment yesterday. Am having some good pain today as well as a massive headache. Need to spend the day laying flat except for eating and toilet. Yay me! Found out that the spine is fusing nicely however the nerve is being fused right along with it! Will need another surgery in about 2-3 months. ; (

He will then take the hardware out and a big chunk of old arthritic bone as well. This will open up the way for the nerve to breathe and hopefully stop the pain. The fusion has to be strong enough to stand without the hardware; this is why the 2-3 month wait. In the meantime I have to see the pain management dr for an injection. The surgeon doubts he will be able to fit the injection where it needs to go because of the angle of the slippage but he wants me to try so I get some relief. Another long journey ahead but hopefully he thinks that will be the end of the pain. No work for me for a long while yet.

On a great note; I weighed at 200.6 lbs today!!! So close to joining everyone in ONDERLAND! ! Happy weekend all!

I'm glad they found out what's wrong, but I'm sorry it means more surgery..that seriously sucks. Can they keep you comfortable until the surgery? Being in pain is so wearing emotionally and physically...I hope you're doing ok. Good to know you'll be in onderland soon! Great job!

[Dorian 683]

I'm glad they found out what's wrong, but I'm sorry it means more surgery..that seriously sucks. Can they keep you comfortable until the surgery? Being in pain is so wearing emotionally and physically...I hope you're doing ok. Good to know you'll be in onderland soon! Great job!

Trying to keep me comfortable by going back to the pain dr. Also gave me two pain meds. Kinda upset cuz I was off all narcotics for awhile. I had been on them so long it was a bit hard on me coming off. Now i am right back on the drug bus! I don't abuse but they still alter my brain! Oh well, I guess I'll be on them post op again. It is what it is. Am doing good mentally; just want this all over with! Thanks for your support and for caring. It help alot!!♥

[deaddemmama 474]

Trying to keep me comfortable by going back to the pain dr. Also gave me two pain meds. Kinda upset cuz I was off all narcotics for awhile. I had been on them so long it was a bit hard on me coming off. Now i am right back on the drug bus! I don't abuse but they still alter my brain! Oh well, I guess I'll be on them post op again. It is what it is. Am doing good mentally; just want this all over with! Thanks for your support and for caring. It help alot!!♥

I know what you mean..trying to stay off narcotics , but with my ear pain, it's impossible...I've been in the er 10 times in 4 months now I'm looking at brain surgery...it's about 60% successful, and I could lose hearing, have facial paralysis, and voice changes. Scary scary stuff. Don't know know what to do.

[Dorian 683]

I know what you mean..trying to stay off narcotics , but with my ear pain, it's impossible...I've been in the er 10 times in 4 months now I'm looking at brain surgery...it's about 60% successful, and I could lose hearing, have facial paralysis, and voice changes. Scary scary stuff. Don't know know what to do.

Wow that is definitely scarier than what I'm facing! Don't know what I would do in your case either. Don't know if 60% is enough against the risks. Sorry you are in the chronic pain boat with me!

[nnaddour 73]

Thought I'd post some progress pics. I'm down 84lbs since surgery. I stall for months at a time but am dedicated to the workouts so I'm hoping it's bc muscle weighs more than fat. Plus I'm huge in the tatas area and have a lot of extra skin going on in the gut area. So one of my questions at my year check up is if he can measure/weigh that skin. I think it's a significant amount which would put me closer to goal!

Glad to see everyone is doing well. And hope those that are having some troubles find the answers they are looking for.

[Dorian 683]

Thought I'd post some progress pics. I'm down 84lbs since surgery. I stall for months at a time but am dedicated to the workouts so I'm hoping it's bc muscle weighs more than fat. Plus I'm huge in the tatas area and have a lot of extra skin going on in the gut area. So one of my questions at my year check up is if he can measure/weigh that skin. I think it's a significant amount which would put me closer to goal!

Glad to see everyone is doing well. And hope those that are having some troubles find the answers they are looking for.

Congrats my friend. You are looking so good!! I am with you in the heavy tata area! Even though they are now flabby, they still are heavy! Glad you are working through your stalls. This is something we will have to do forever. Our year(or so they say) of losing isn't up so keep it going!

[saramichellefranco 1]

I have been reading this thread a while. April 15 will be my surgery anniversary:) I don't have any before pictures but thought I'd post an after. I have lost over a hundred pounds and feel physically great:) I do work out and do mostly low carb but I'm definitely not perfect:) my biggest challenge has been the past couple of weeks. I went to New Mexico for my grandpa's funeral. We were really close and it was the first death I had experienced in my family so it was rough. However while I was there my mom who has had many mental health problems committed suicide. It's awful. I have three little boys so I'm trying to be strong but it is rough. Sorry to vent on here like this but you guys have been a great encouragement to me for a while. This is

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[Dorian 683]

I have been reading this thread a while. April 15 will be my surgery anniversary:) I don't have any before pictures but thought I'd post an after. I have lost over a hundred pounds and feel physically great:) I do work out and do mostly low carb but I'm definitely not perfect:) my biggest challenge has been the past couple of weeks. I went to New Mexico for my grandpa's funeral. We were really close and it was the first death I had experienced in my family so it was rough. However while I was there my mom who has had many mental health problems committed suicide. It's awful. I have three little boys so I'm trying to be strong but it is rough. Sorry to vent on here like this but you guys have been a great encouragement to me for a while. This is

my favorite thread:) I am so happy this sight exists and that I get to read all the encouraging posts!

OMG I'm so sorry for what you've been through! Definitely something no one should have to go through. I hope you have a good support system my friend. My heart goes out to you.

Congrats on your loss. You are looking awesome, very pretty! Youve been on here before right? You look familiar to me. This is my favorite thread too. These women are the best support for both post bypass, and all other aspects of life. Love them all. Will be thinking of you! Take care.

[ajustice 484]

I have been reading this thread a while. April 15 will be my surgery anniversary:) I don't have any before pictures but thought I'd post an after. I have lost over a hundred pounds and feel physically great:) I do work out and do mostly low carb but I'm definitely not perfect:) my biggest challenge has been the past couple of weeks. I went to New Mexico for my grandpa's funeral. We were really close and it was the first death I had experienced in my family so it was rough. However while I was there my mom who has had many mental health problems committed suicide. It's awful. I have three little boys so I'm trying to be strong but it is rough. Sorry to vent on here like this but you guys have been a great encouragement to me for a while. This is my favorite thread:) I am so happy this sight exists and that I get to read all the encouraging posts!

You look amazing! I'm so sorry for all the loss and hurt you have had to endure. Praying for u and the boys!!

Oh I forgot also my Pinterest got hacked if u wanna try to find me again I created a new account

Edited February 25, 2014 by ajustice

[ajustice 484]

Just wanna say sorry I haven't really been as supportive or even vocal lately. You guys mean the world to me. I've been stuck in my own misery of how life has changed and turned so crazy and trying to set my axis back down so my world can get back upright.

We April folks have been thru a lot. I love and admire the strength I have seen displayed despite all the pain, health crisis, and just hard times that's came. We have almost made our year anniversary. I don't know if we knew it could ever be like this. I just want y'all to know I appreciate you guys and all the support I have received. Stay strong April folks. Love y'all!!!

[deaddemmama 474]

I have been reading this thread a while. April 15 will be my surgery anniversary:) I don't have any before pictures but thought I'd post an after. I have lost over a hundred pounds and feel physically great:) I do work out and do mostly low carb but I'm definitely not perfect:) my biggest challenge has been the past couple of weeks. I went to New Mexico for my grandpa's funeral. We were really close and it was the first death I had experienced in my family so it was rough. However while I was there my mom who has had many mental health problems committed suicide. It's awful. I have three little boys so I'm trying to be strong but it is rough. Sorry to vent on here like this but you guys have been a great encouragement to me for a while. This is

my favorite thread:) I am so happy this sight exists and that I get to read all the encouraging posts!

I'm so sorry..we April folk have our share of crises...more than our share! You're not venting, hon, just sharing your pain among friends. And we care.