Port ultrasound results/swollen port/21lbs lost

LynneB · April 28, 2008

Went to the Dr's today to have the port looked at since it was swollen up so bad. They did an ultrasound on it & it is perfectly placed, all stitches & mesh are intact. There is alot of internal bruising which is causing the swelling. Nothing to worry about, it just may take another week or so to heal. I was so relieved!!

They were concerned that I was losing weight too fast. I have lost 21lbs since preop diet & 12 of that has been in the last 11 days since surgery. So I get to move to pureed/mushy 4 days early!! I cant wait to eat something that I dont need to drink!!

I am going to red lobster tonight w/ my family for my SIL's b-day & I am so looking forward to a bowl of clam chowder & some cheddar mashed potatoes!! Is there anything else you all can think of to eat there on this stage?

Savedbygrace · April 28, 2008

Congrats on the loss and everything being ok with the port!!!! Enjoy your meal tonight!!

pearlygirl · April 28, 2008

I'm glad your port is doing fine...great job on the weightloss!!

What have you been eating up until this point, full liquids? My doc is a bit liberal. I'm only 5 days out and am on full liquids...is that what you did too?

LynneB · April 28, 2008

I was on Clear Liquids for 1st 72hours then full liquids. I have also been walking every night up & down my street, probably about a 1/4 mile a night. My meals were 1/2 a packet of very thin cream of wheat for Breakfast, a small can (Campbells Soup at hand) cream of broccoli or Tomato, and for dinner a 1/2 carton of Campbells Gold Select creamy tomato parmesean, or butternut squash Soups. In between I have Protein Shakes. I have not been hungry at all. So far it has been really easy except for my cravings for hard pretzels, I want something to crunch SO BAD!!!!!!!!

mercedes12 · April 28, 2008

Hello,

I noticed that you have the same doctor that I have. I am scheduled for surgery on Wednesday, April 30th . When you went in at 7:15 what time did they perform the actual surgery? and what time were you released?were you pleased with Dr Erbella and Dr Bunch? did you experience much gas pain? how many days did you take off from work? well take care and I hope the swelling goes down.

Take Care

LynneB · April 30, 2008

OMG I LOVE THEM!!! I had no gas pains at all, I specifically asked them to get out as much gas as possible & they went above & beyond my expectations. My surgery day was a little screwy, they had a fire in the hospital that same time so I was delayed a little bit. I was there at 7:15 & in recovery by 10am. Surgery only took about 30 mins. Dr Fleck was my anesthesiologist, she was super sweet. The nurse anesthesist (dont remember his name) was a MEGA HUNK!!! What a wonderful face to go to sleep to!! LOL Are you going to Blake Hospital? They have the BEST support group here, I just love them, very small & informal but very informative. Its the 1st Monday of every month at 6pm. I'd love to meet you, try to come if you can. You will love both docs they are so wonderful.

I dont work but I would have felt like going back by about day 6 or 7 if I did. Days 3 & 4 were the worst for soreness. I am a single mom so I stayed the night voluntarily, but they would have let me go home by 2pm if I hadnt.