Albany GA bandsters - speak up...

[georgia girl 35]

From looking at the picture, it looks like there is a large amount of redness that doesn't even touch where your bra meets your skin. It looks like a huge rash. Is it only on the port side?

[ygwlewis 0]

Sometimes when you have inflammed tissue it starts the inflammatory process to surrounding tissue also. It does not always mean infection. It will feel warm to the touch simply because the inflammatory process produces heat. Don't let this upset you. Take the antibiotics and keep an eye on the area. If you can keep your bra off the area and see if that helps.

[mia31771 0]

yes, only red on the port side. It does feel almost like a rash feels without bumps, its like irritated skin or something. It is hot, which I guess along with the redness has me jumpy. I sent terri the same pics I sent you and she wasn't alarmed, just told me to get the antibiotics and to see them tomorrow. But hey, this is *ME*, so I am alarmed. I sent by fiance to get the RX since I couldnt leave work just yet- but I'm hoping when Terri gets back from lunch she will tell me to come on in and I will hit the road.

[ygwlewis 0]

I can understand your fear. This is all very new to you. Keep trying to get a hold of Terri to see if they can take you today. You don't need to loose sleep over this.

[georgia girl 35]

Mia- ygwlewis is right, don't get too upset about this. Just keep trying to get in touch with Terri. Was she able to give you any indication as to what this might be by looking at the pictures? Maybe she will be able to see you so it will ease your mind. Let us know what you find out.

[mia31771 0]

I finally got Terri, DR. B had been in surgery but she finally got him and he said he'd see me at 4pm today- so Im about to leave and head that way. Terri thought that it was a reaction to the glue just from the pictures, but Im not having that reaction on the other incisions so I'm not sure. I will let you know what he says when I get back.. Thanks guys for being there for me. I will feel better to just know a dr. has seen it and gives his opinion.

[mia31771 0]

Ok Saw Dr. B- He doesn't really know WHAT it is- he says that he doesnt think it is an infection since I'm not running a temp- but that we will treat it like one and run the antibiotics to err on the side of caution. He wants me to take pictures of it on Friday and email them to Terri to let him look at it and he will for sure see me on Monday. Good news from the visit was I'm down 21 lbs AND he says I can move on to mushy foods! Yay!

[georgia girl 35]

Congrats on the weight loss!! Well, I'm glad you got see him today, I'm sure it eased your mind. I'm just glad you're ok. I'm sure your excited about moving on the mushy foods. Just be very careful and eat slow. Keep us posted on how you're doing!

[ygwlewis 0]

YEAH MIA!!! I am so happy for you on your weight loss. Also glad you got to see Dr B about the rash. I hope you feel better. Keep us posted. YUM mushies! Take it slow and enjoy.

[jbrad71629 2]

Mia

I hope everything turns out alright. You are doing really well on the weight loss. Mushies are so good after weeks of just liquids. Take care .

Pamela

I am so excited about our get together!!! I can't wait to meet everyone and put some faces with the names.

[georgia girl 35]

Pamela

I am so excited about our get together!!! I can't wait to meet everyone and put some faces with the names.

Me too! I think this is just what I need. None of my friends or family has had lapband surgery, so it will be nice to talk to people face to face about it!

[mia31771 0]

I was emailing Terri today and told her about our meeting, she wanted to know when it was so maybe she will attend! She's such a nice lady. She really has put me to ease about my spot.

[georgia girl 35]

I was emailing Terri today and told her about our meeting, she wanted to know when it was so maybe she will attend! She's such a nice lady. She really has put me to ease about my spot.

That would be great if she could come, maybe she could help us figure out how to do these meetings. I know I got this started, but I have no clue how to plan what we do at these meetings. This first one is basically just a "get to know each other meeting". I really wish Dr. Bagnatos office could plan some sort of monthly support group meeting, maybe at the hospital or something. I know that would be a further drive for some, but maybe if it was early enough and didn't last too terribly long, it wouldn't be so bad once a month. Maybe you could mention that to her or if you would rather me do it, I'll mention it? For now we'll just stick to our Tifton meetings.

[georgia girl 35]

I gave Terri a call and she said that she was going to be out of town on the 7th, so she won't be able to make it, but she definitely wants to know when the next one is. She gave me some really good ideas on how to get this started, so I'm super excited. I asked her about Dr. Bagnato maybe starting a support group at the hospital, and she said that it is something they've been working on, so maybe it will happen in the near future.

[mia31771 0]

Cool! That really would be great!