Took a spill.....

Katie328 · October 4, 2004

I was helping a friend of mine move on Saturday (i'm only 2 weeks out but dont worry i was only carrying a couch cushion ) well it was dark out and thier new sidewalk has a crack in it and of course i'm a clutz and fell, right on my stomach!!!! My ego was pretty bruised but nothing else...I was soooo scared of hurting my band of it slipping. I dont feel bad now or anything my stomach is all itchy since my incisions are healing but i figure thats pretty normal....anyway, should I go see my surgeon, I am just really worried about my band being misplaced or messing up my port...is that something that can occur very easily in the first few weeks? As you can tell i'm rambling cause i'm nervous!

Thanks

KT

La_madam · October 4, 2004

Hi Katie..sorry to hear of your fall but happy to hear you are OK

If it was me who took that fall 2 weeks post op. I would if anything call my surgeon to let him know what happened. I know the healing stage is important for things to set into place. It will put your mind at ease. I'm 6 months post op and am always thinking my band has slipped or my port has flipped without having a fall. I think that is normal. Maybe call your Dr. and see what he thinks. It can't hurt to call right?

Good Luck ~

tellie · October 4, 2004

Hi Katie,

sorry to hear about your fall. I agree with michelle, call to keep your mind at ease. In all likelyhood, everything is fine and in place, but why not make that phone call and be reassured.

You should take it easy for a few more weeks too!

cheers

tellie

hagerteresa · October 5, 2004

Hi Katie,

Your not the first one that has had a case of clumsiness right after getting the band. My dogs pulled me over in our gravel driveway about two weeks after surgery. I was worried too but felt fine and healed fine. Best of luck and watch your step, Teresa