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i am tired, too.

today was my first day back at work too, after a week off. and i have to say that i have little to no energy. even though i have a desk job, i'm extremely tired and fighting to stay awake.

also, i put a surgical pad over my port incision, but it's still KILLING me, because the underwire of my bra lays directly on top of it. i tried a sports bra, but it was equally, if not more painful. it seems like such a silly place to put the port. i don't have the option of going braless to work, so i am trying to move around as little as possible to prevent rubbing the incision.

i really cant wait to go home. i need a nap. big time.

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Finally Approved - Surgery date 10/25 !

Just wanted to share my happiness with others, it has been a long road to get here.

I pray for those awaiting insurance approval, I know it's tough. Hang in there and stick to your guns.

Now that it's approved I can't wait for it to happen, everyone here is awsome and thanks for sharing all your thoughts and experiences. Believe me, they go a long way.

On the road to a new life............car.gif

Band Date - 10/25/2007

March 2007 - 374

Current - 348

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I was banded on Friday (5th) and I am back to work today. Not feeling too bad. It is a challenge to drink, I have no appetite and Optifast is nauseating now. The fluids are going down with only a little hesitation. I am getting used to the feeling of fluids sitting in my esopogus while it drains into my stomach. I can only drink sml sips. I can't imagine eating solids ever again! If you can get your fluids and calories in you will feel much better. Preventing Constipation will decrease nausea. I have a desk job this week, that is why I went back, although this morning, I didn't think I'd make it. I have no pain, but gas is still hanging around and my upper abd. is still puffy (gas?). It does get better daily. On full fluids this week.

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Im totally bloated/swollen too. I have a horrible headache as well. Im not sure I'm going to make it the whole day either. I'm just plain worn out and getting in and out of the car is a bitch:( Whew, nice to have people to gripe to :eek: Im tired of the pain but my mom told me people are usually tired of pain before its tired of them. I guess it is more uncomfortable than painful. Anyway, Im still chugging liquids. Cheers!

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Thanks so much to all of you for posting your updates. It has been very helpful to me (and I am sure for others), as I wait patiently for my final approval.

Thanks everyone! Keep them coming.

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Hi everybody

I feel like Amy again! (except everyone is still waiting on me hand and foot...shhhh don't tell them I am feeling better.)

I woke up today and I smiled and tought about how lucky I was to have the opportunties in life that I do.

I went down to my beautiful kitchen and blended a Protein shake, and reminded myself to buy some flowers today. I also have to buy some cute sweat pants, you should see me right now...I am wearing old ratty red ones, with a pink top. I never invested in sweats before, as I was a jean girl.I can't wear jeans because I am bloated and there is the incisions to think about. So I get to go SHOPPING!

Today I ate cream of cheese Soup...I never had that before, and I liked it! I was supposed to only eat 1/2 a cup; ahem...I ate 1 cup...BUT I AM FINALLY FULL!!!!

As you can probably tell by my babbling I am just happy. Love to you all.

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Doing Well!

Hardest part for me is the getting my 60gs of Protein in a day. I also noticed I have easier time with hot liquids than cold. Cold liquids I find myself drinking faster.

Day 1 and 2 - Slept, Walked, Drank, Slept, Walked, Drank....

Day 3 was the worst - still think it was b/c of the pain meds.

Day 4 - You will wake up feeling great, think your SuperWoman/Man, do a lot of stuff and end up over doing it. (Well at least I did).

So DAY 4 TAKE IT EASY!

Day 5 - Feel Good. Like everyone else Port area is bugging me the most. kind of feels like it is pulsing now and then. Also I am so over Jell-O!

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Hey Steph!

I took off a week. October 4th (band date) to October 11th.

I am in sales and have a territory so I drive A LOT. Doctor didn't think with my job I should go back due to the amount of driving. I have to agree with him. I was a passenger in a car today and it was really uncomfortable.

I can tell you if I had a desk job I could have gone back today....which is Day 5.

I think if you have the time burn it.

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good to see everyone doing so well. i am still pretty sore around the port incision. the other incisions are itching like crazy, so thats good=healing, right? omg, at times its driving me crazy, lol.

a few small words of advice...DRINK DRINK DRINK! i got dehydrated and yesterday was utter hell. i hurt so bad all over, was SUPER nausated, dizzy, and just felt like crap. i was seriously thinking, WHAT HAVE I DONE? i took some anti-nausea meds, sipped all i could all day, and slept. i feel so much better today. but am gonna be damn sure i drink enough! that was horrible and i dont want to go throught that again.

on a good note, today i, carefully and gingerly, picked up my sweet baby girl for the first time since i got home. i have held her since then of course, but i picked her up myself today. a little pain, but not bad.

good luck to everyone!

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OMG I am itchy too!! lol it is driving me crazy! I'm 5 days post op and I felt way better this morning when i got up. The port pain has diminished significantly. I almost feel normal again. Thanks for the tip about drinking. I drink all the time mostly because I am starving. lol Hang in there everyone:)

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Yesterday was my first day back to work!!:ranger: I worked a 12 hour shift. My bank is merging Friday so I have to get back in the saddle quick! I did very well I was very tired and a little sore, but the thing that is driving me crazy right now is these bandages!! My wounds are healing and they are itchy. Thank goodness I have hardly no pain now. Is anyone else having this problem? I called the doctors office and they said to leave them on until they fall off. Today is day 8 after my surgery!

I am very excited I have lost 8 pounds since my surgery and 18 total.

Good luck to everyone. I need to go rest up for tomorrow:notagree

Holli

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Yesterday was my first day back to work!!:ranger: I worked a 12 hour shift. My bank is merging Friday so I have to get back in the saddle quick! I did very well I was very tired and a little sore, but the thing that is driving me crazy right now is these bandages!! My wounds are healing and they are itchy. Thank goodness I have hardly no pain now. Is anyone else having this problem? I called the doctors office and they said to leave them on until they fall off. Today is day 8 after my surgery!

I am very excited I have lost 8 pounds since my surgery and 18 total.

Good luck to everyone. I need to go rest up for tomorrow:notagree

My surgery was a week ago bandages are starting to look like crap; some are half on some are half off (does that make any sense?) I have a band-aid on one of my openings. Good thing I am seeing my doctor tomorrow, because I am a mess!

I think the itchy part is normal when your scabbing over.

I am just SUPER impressed that you went back to work for 12 hours, and lost 18 pounds to boot!

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I didn't have bandages over most of my cuts. I had one over the big incision but I only had to keep it on for a few days. I also don't have stitches though just glue. I still itch though so you are not alone there.

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